9.- THERMODYNAMICS & THERMOTECHNICS

Thermodynamics is the branch of physics responsible for the study of the interaction between heat, work and other manifestations of energy in systems in equilibrium. The thermodynamic principles explain the global behavior of macroscopic systems in equilibrium states.

Thermodynamics does not deal with heat transfer processes, it only studies the initial and final states. These processes fall within the scope of thermotechnics, which focuses on the conduction, convection and radiation processes that determine the real heat and energy fluxes.

The fundamental laws that explain thermodynamic phenomena have been studied throughout history from the study of pressure, volume and temperature relations in different systems:

Open systems: heat and mass are exchanged with the outside (a cooling tower).
Closed systems: only heat is exchanged with the outside (a container with a mobile plunger).
Isolated systems: neither heat nor mass are exchanged (an ideal thermos).

Thermodynamics and thermotechnics have a large number of uses, from the power generation in thermal power plants to cooling systems, covering building engineering too.

The main practical applications in equipment are thermal machines that take advantage of the energy and heat transformation and exchange: engines, turbines, air conditioning, heating, boilers, nozzles, cooling towers…

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9.1.- FUNDAMENTALS AND BASIC CONCEPTS OF THERMODYNAMICS

Thermodynamics is a branch of physics that belongs to the phenomenological science that studies real systems, not modeled, and follows an experimental method. As a consequence, those systems are experimentally defined by approximations and measurement of variables.Macroscopically, thermodynamic...

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9.2.- HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND HOT WATER

Certain environmental conditions are needed in many life situations, for example, in an industrial environment, a house or a greenhouse. According to the requirements, the air parameters can be modified with the aid of specific equipment.Under normal conditions, the air has a mass content of...

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9.3.- HEAT PUMPS

A heat pump is a thermal machine that exchanges energy in the form of heat from one space to another, from a cold source to a hotter one. Energy must be supplied for its operation since, due to the second law of thermodynamics, heat is spontaneously transferred from a hot source to a colder...

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9.4.- REFRIGERATION

Refrigeration is a thermodynamic process that consists in lowering or maintaining the temperature of a space or body. The process lies in extracting heat from a cold source and transferring it to a hot source. Cooling fluids are used to transport the energy.The most widespread refrigeration...

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9.5.- THERMAL HYDRAULIC PIPING SYSTEM

The thermal hydraulic piping systems are all fluid transport systems that are part of thermal systems. In the building sector, these systems are used as part of the heating and sanitation facilities.The piping system is designed and calculated based on some objectives, the most important one is...

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9.6.- HEAT TRANSFER

The laws of thermodynamics deal with the energy transfer and interaction between heat and work, but only in equilibrium systems. Consequently, they allow us to determine the initial and final states, but they cannot be used to predict and quantify the intermediate process. Heat transfer provides...

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9.7.- HEAT EXCHANGERS

A heat exchanger is a mechanical device designed to transfer heat between two fluids. The heat can be transferred by contact between fluids or through a solid wall that separates them. They are basic elements in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.The direct contact heat exchangers are...

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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.In thermal machines, significant density changes occur in the working fluid as it passes through the machine. By...

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9.9.- INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

An internal combustion engine is a fluid-mechanic machine that converts the chemical energy of the fuel-air mixture into mechanical energy after a combustion process in the working cylinder. In the combustion, the energy contained in the fuel is released by its ignition and subsequent oxidation...

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9.10.- INSTALLATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

The needs of today's society are a challenge for any industry, since they have to be in continuous evolution and renewal to adapt to those needs.In recent years, as a result of the new industrial revolution or "Industry 4.0", the emergence of the "Industrial Internet of Things" ("IIoT") and the...

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9.1.- FUNDAMENTALS AND BASIC CONCEPTS OF THERMODYNAMICS 9.2.- HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND HOT WATER 9.3.- HEAT PUMPS 9.4.- REFRIGERATION 9.5.- THERMAL HYDRAULIC PIPING SYSTEM 9.6.- HEAT TRANSFER 9.7.- HEAT EXCHANGERS 9.8.- THERMAL MACHINES 9.9.- INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES 9.10.- INSTALLATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

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COMPUTER CONTROLLED BENCH TOP COOLING TOWER - TTEC

TTEC

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11.1.7.- DRYING AND COOLING

TTEC

Computer Controlled Bench Top Cooling Tower

The Computer Controlled Bench Top Cooling Tower, "TTEC", includes a pump that impels hot water from a tank (with level switch and heating element) to the manifolds located at the top of the cooling tower. Water flow can be adjusted by a manual...

TTEB

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11.1.7.- DRYING AND COOLING

TTEB

Bench Top Cooling Tower

The Bench Top Cooling Tower, "TTEB", includes a pump that impels hot water from the tank (with level switch and heating element) to the manifolds located at the top of the cooling tower. Water flow can be adjusted by a manual needle valve.A...

COMPUTER CONTROLLED REFRIGERATION CYCLE DEMONSTRATION UNIT - TCRC

TCRC

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9.4.- REFRIGERATION

TCRC

Computer Controlled Refrigeration Cycle Demonstration Unit

The Computer Controlled Refrigeration Cycle Demonstration Unit, "TCRC", allows the demonstration of vapour compression refrigeration and heat pump cycle with visual observation of all important processes.Thanks by utilising a non-toxic refrigerant...

REFRIGERATION CYCLE DEMONSTRATION UNIT - TCRB

TCRB

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9.4.- REFRIGERATION

TCRB

Refrigeration Cycle Demonstration Unit

The vapour compression refrigeration and heat pump cycle is very important in food and drug preservation, air conditioning and heat pumps, as well as other industrial and commercial process.The Refrigeration Cycle Demonstration Unit, "TCRB",...

COMPUTER CONTROLLED ABSORPTION REFRIGERATION UNIT - TRAC

TRAC

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9.4.- REFRIGERATION

TRAC

Computer Controlled Absorption Refrigeration Unit

The Computer Controlled Absorption Refrigeration Unit, "TRAC", designed by EDIBON, is a complete laboratory unit for the demonstration of absorption refrigeration.This unit is provided with a dual power source (heat source) of LPG and electricity....

TRAB

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9.4.- REFRIGERATION

TRAB

Absorption Refrigeration Unit

The Absorption Refrigeration Unit, "TRAB", developed by EDIBON, is a complete laboratory unit for the demonstration of absorption refrigeration.This unit is provided with a dual power source (heat source) of LPG and electricity. A pressure...

COMPUTER CONTROLLED VORTEX TUBE REFRIGERATOR UNIT - TPVC

TPVC

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9.4.- REFRIGERATION

TPVC

Computer Controlled Vortex Tube Refrigerator Unit

The Computer Controlled Vortex Tube Refrigerator Unit, "TPVC", is a unit designed to study the physical, mechanical and thermodynamic characteristics of a vortex tube.This unit works with compressed air. The air, previously filtered to remove...

COMPUTER CONTROLLED THERMO-ELECTRIC HEAT PUMP - TBTC

TBTC

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5.3.11.- OTHER NON-CONVENTIONAL SYSTEMS

TBTC

Computer Controlled Thermo-Electric Heat Pump

The Computer Controlled Thermo-Electric Heat Pump, "TBTC", has been designed by EDIBON to study of different phenomena in which heat and electricity take place (Thermoelectricity). Some of them are the Peltier effect, the Thomson or Lenz effect...

SIMPLE COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION CIRCUIT UNIT - TSCR

TSCR

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9.4.- REFRIGERATION

TSCR

Simple Compression Refrigeration Circuit Unit

The Simple Compression Refrigeration Circuit Unit "TSCR" represents the typical compression refrigeration system with compressor.The evaporator and the condenser have been designed as a copper pipe coil immersed in a water-filled tank, which...

COMPUTER CONTROLLED REFRIGERATION CIRCUIT WITH VARIABLE LOAD - TRCAC

TRCAC

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9.4.- REFRIGERATION

TRCAC

Computer Controlled Refrigeration Circuit with Variable Load

The Computer Controlled Refrigeration Circuit with Variable Load, "TRCAC", is a unit designed for the study of a refrigeration cycle with an thermal adjustable load.The unit includes all the components required for a fully operational...

COMPUTER CONTROLLED VAPOUR-COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION UNIT - TRCVC

TRCVC

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9.4.- REFRIGERATION

TRCVC

Computer Controlled Vapour-Compression Refrigeration Unit

The Computer Controlled Vapour-Compression Refrigeration Unit, "TRCVC", allows the understanding of the vapor-compression refrigeration process by changing the operation of the different parts of the process, and to study the response of the...

COMPUTER CONTROLLED REFRIGERATION CONTROL UNIT WITH SEVERAL COMPRESSORS - THALAC/1

THALAC/1

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9.4.- REFRIGERATION

THALAC/1

Computer Controlled Refrigeration Control Unit with several Compressors

The THALAC/1 has been designed to allow the students to understand the behaviour and characteristics of a heat pump (with air evaporator and water condenser) working in the steam compression cycle and with three compressors connected in...

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