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📘 Chapter 2: Advanced Thermodynamic Concepts

Complementary Resources and Guided Explorations

⚠️ Important Notes About These Resources

The resources on this page complement the content of Chapter 2 in Advanced Modeling of Thermodynamic Energy Components and Systems.

  • Diapason sessions may include older Thermoptim screenshots or updated terminology. These differences are minor and do not affect comprehension.
  • Guided explorations are accessible online but require the Thermoptim browser for full interactivity. Download the Thermoptim Browser here to access the complete features. Note that the Thermoptim Console contains direct links to the Thermoptim files used in the guided explorations.

📌 2.5 Exergy

Key Concepts Covered:

  • Fundamentals of exergy and its role in thermodynamic analysis.
  • Exergy balances and their application to energy systems.
  • Productive structures and their importance in understanding system efficiency.

Complementary Resources:

🎧 Diapason Session: Exergy Balances (S06En)

This session focuses on exergy balances, providing a detailed explanation of how to calculate and interpret them. Note: This session does not cover exergy structures, which are addressed in the guided explorations below. Listen to the Diapason Session →

🖥️ Guided Exploration: Exergy Balance and Exergy Structure of a Simple Steam Cycle (BESP-1)

This exploration allows you to study the exergy balance and productive structure of a simple steam cycle. Access the Guided Exploration →

🖥️ Guided Exploration: Exergy Balances and Exergy Structures of Different Cycles (BESP-2)

This exploration extends the analysis to various thermodynamic cycles, allowing you to compare their exergy balances and exergy structures. Access the Guided Exploration →

📌 2.6 Thermodynamic Diagrams

Key Concepts Covered:

  • Use of thermodynamic diagrams for pure substances and moist mixtures.
  • Interpretation of property charts and their application in cycle analysis.

📌 2.6.1 Thermodynamic Diagrams of Pure Substances

Key Concepts Covered:

  • Properties of pure substances and their representation in thermodynamic diagrams.
  • Use of usual charts (e.g., T-s, h-s, P-h diagrams) for analysis.

Complementary Resources:

📄 Links to Various Thermodynamic Diagrams

Thermoptim provides you with a collection of thermodynamic diagrams for pure substances, useful for visualizing and analyzing cycles.

🎧 Diapason Session: Properties of Substances and Usual Charts (S04aEn)

This session explains the properties of pure substances and how to use standard thermodynamic charts for analysis. Listen to the Diapason Session →

📌 2.6.2 Moist Mixtures: Properties and Diagrams

Key Concepts Covered:

  • Properties of moist mixtures (e.g., air-water vapor mixtures).
  • Use of psychrometric charts and other diagrams for analyzing moist mixtures.

Complementary Resources:

🖥️ Guided Exploration: CLIM 1: Guided exploration of a summer air conditioning cycle

The objective of this guided exploration is to guide you through your first steps in using Thermoptim to study a building air conditioning cycle. Access the Guided Exploration →

🖥️ Guided Exploration: CLIM 2: Guided exploration of a winter air conditioning cycle

The objective of this guided exploration is to guide you through your first steps in using Thermoptim to study a bank, located in a cold and humid place, air conditioning cycle. Access the Guided Exploration →

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