9.8.- THERMAL MACHINES

A thermal machine is a set of mechanical elements that performs a work through a cyclic process where energy crosses from a hot focus to a cold focus through a compressible fluid.

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In thermal machines, significant density changes occur in the working fluid as it passes through the machine. By contrast, this change is negligible in hydraulic machines.

There are several criteria for the classification of thermal machines:

  • According to the energy transfer direction: motor or generating machines.
  • Depending on its formation: rotary or alternative.
  • Depending on the flow continuity: volumetric or continuous flow.
  • Depending on the place of combustion: external combustion or internal combustion.

The most important thermal generating machines are:

  • Turbine: it is a rotary machine through which a fluid passes continuously and transmits its energy through a shaft. The fluid pressure decreases as it passes through the blades of the machine, making them rotate.
  • Internal combustion engine: as the name suggests, it is a type of machine that obtains mechanical energy directly from the combustion of a fuel inside a chamber. The most common are the reciprocating engine (Otto cycle), the diesel engine (diesel cycle) and the Stirling engine.
  • Steam engine: it is an external combustion engine that transforms thermal energy into mechanical energy. It is the machine used in power plants.

Thermal machines are used for power cycles. They can be used for cycles in power plants, such as the Rankine cycle for steam, or for propulsion with the Brayton cycle when working with gas.

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THERMAL MACHINES UNITS
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COMPUTER CONTROLLED TWO -SHAFT GAS TURBINE - TGDEC
  • TGDEC
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5.4.- CONVENTIONAL ENERGIES
TGDEC
Computer Controlled Two -Shaft Gas Turbine
The main element of the Computer Controlled Two-Shaft Gas Turbine "TGDEC" is the High Pressure Turbine, which is also called Gas Generative Turbine. It consists of:Radial compressor, which is feeded by atmospheric air to compress it.Tubular...
COMPUTER CONTROLLED TWO-SHAFT GAS TURBINE/ JET ENGINE - TGDEPC
  • TGDEPC
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5.4.- CONVENTIONAL ENERGIES
TGDEPC
Computer Controlled Two-Shaft Gas Turbine/ Jet Engine
The main element of the Computer Controlled Two-Shaft Gas Turbine/ Jet Engine, "TGDEPC", is the High Pressure Turbine, which is also called Gas Generative Turbine. It consists of:Radial compressor, which is feeded by atmospheric air to compress...
COMPUTER CONTROLLED AXIAL FLOW GAS TURBINE/ JET ENGINE - TGFAC
  • TGFAC
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9.9.- INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
TGFAC
Computer Controlled Axial Flow Gas Turbine/ Jet Engine
The main element of the "TGFAC" unit is the gas turbine, which consists of:Axial compressor, supplied by atmospheric air that will be compressed afterwards.Annular combustion chamber, where fuel is added to the compressed air and that mixture is...
COMPUTER CONTROLLED SOLAR/HEAT SOURCE VAPOUR TURBINE - HTVC
  • HTVC
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5.3.10.- STEAM TURBINES AND ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLES
HTVC
Computer Controlled Solar/Heat Source Vapour Turbine
The Computer Controlled Solar/Heat Source Vapour Turbine, "HTVC", has been designed to provide an easily understood vapour power plant and to demonstrate, on a lab scale, the ability to produce shaft power from Solar Radiation.It is a bench-top...
COMPUTER CONTROLLED STEAM MOTOR AND ENERGY CONVERSION UNIT - TSMEC
  • TSMEC
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9.8.- THERMAL MACHINES
TSMEC
Computer Controlled Steam Motor and Energy Conversion Unit
The process starts when water is impelled by a computer controlled pump from a storage tank to a computer controlled water boiler, where it is transformed into steam. The boiler is made up of heating elements, whose power is measured and...
COMPUTER CONTROLLED STIRLING MOTOR - TMSC
  • TMSC
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5.3.11.- OTHER NON-CONVENTIONAL SYSTEMS
TMSC
Computer Controlled Stirling Motor
The Computer Controlled Stirling Motor, "TMSC", is used to demonstrate the operation of a thermodynamic machine for the conversion of energy. It converts thermal energy into mechanical energy and operates as a motor (heat engine). Additionally it...
STIRLING MOTOR - TMSB
  • TMSB
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9.8.- THERMAL MACHINES
TMSB
Stirling Motor
The Stirling Motor, "TMSB", is used to demonstrate the operation of a thermodynamic machine for the conversion of energy. It converts thermal energy into mechanical energy and operates as a motor (heat engine). Additionally it can operate an...
COMPUTER CONTROLLED AND TOUCH SCREEN 1.5 KW STEAM POWER PLANT - TPTV/1.5kW/CTS
  • TPTV/1.5kW/CTS
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5.3.10.- STEAM TURBINES AND ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLES
TPTV/1.5kW/CTS
Computer Controlled and Touch Screen 1.5 kW Steam Power Plant
The Computer Controlled and Touch Screen 1.5 kW Steam Power Plant,"TPTV/1.5kW/CTS", allows the detailed study of the power generation cycle using steam as process fluid.In addition to the main TPTV unit, the unit has three required units, Water...
COMPUTER CONTROLLED AND TOUCH SCREEN 20 KW STEAM POWER PLANT - TPTV/20kW/CTS
  • TPTV/20kW/CTS
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5.3.10.- STEAM TURBINES AND ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLES
TPTV/20kW/CTS
Computer Controlled and Touch Screen 20 kW Steam Power Plant
The Computer Controlled and Touch Screen 20 kW Steam Power Plant,"TPTV/20kW/CTS", allows the detailed study of the power generation cycle using steam as process fluid.In addition to the main TPTV unit, the unit has three required units, Water...
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