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To improve your grades in the NPTEL Applied Thermodynamics course, focus on mastering the fundamental concepts of thermodynamic systems, processes, and cycles. Develop a strong understanding of energy conversion, efficiency, and entropy. Practice solving numerical problems and case studies, and review video lectures, notes, and assignments regularly. Pay attention to key concepts like heat transfer, refrigeration, and power generation, and apply them to real-world scenarios. Participate in discussion forums and clarify doubts with instructors or peers. Additionally, work on visualizing thermodynamic processes using diagrams and graphs, and attempt previous year's assignments and exams to assess your knowledge. By staying consistent and persistent, you'll see improvement in your understanding and grades in the NPTEL Applied Thermodynamics course.

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Applied Thermodynamics

72 Lectures

1833 min

Introduction
Preview
26 min
Entropy change of a control volume - Part 1
18 min
Entropy change of a control volume - Part 2
22 min
Entropy change of a control volume - Part 3
16 min
Work interaction of internally reversible steady flow processes
11 min
Tutorial 1 - Entropy change of a control volume - Part 1
33 min
Tutorial 1 - Entropy change of a control volume - Part 2
27 min
Tutorial 2 - Entropy change of a control volume - Part 3
27 min
Tutorial 2 - Entropy change of a control volume - Part 4
24 min
Tutorial 2 - Entropy change of a control volume - Part 5
23 min
Tutorial 3 - Entropy change of a control volume, Work interaction of internally reversible - Part 1
31 min
Tutorial 3 - Entropy change of a control volume, Work interaction of internally reversible - Part 2
19 min
Tutorial 3 - Entropy change of a control volume, Work interaction of internally reversible - Part 3
25 min
Exergy - Part 1
20 min
Exergy - Part 2
29 min
Exergy - Part 3
31 min
Exergy - Part 4
16 min
Exergy - Part 5
21 min
Tutorial 4 - Exergy transfer and exergy change of a system - Part 1
29 min
Tutorial 4 - Exergy transfer and exergy change of a system - Part 2
19 min
Tutorial 5 - Exergy transfer and exergy change of a system - Part 3
30 min
Tutorial 5 - Exergy transfer and exergy change of a system - Part 4
19 min
Tutorial 5 - Exergy transfer and exergy change of a system - Part 5
24 min
Tutorial 6 - Exergy transfer and exergy change of a control volume - Part 1
32 min
Tutorial 6 - Exergy transfer and exergy change of a control volume - Part 2
24 min
Tutorial 6 - Exergy transfer and exergy change of a control volume - Part 3
25 min
Thermodynamic cycles -- Rankine cycle - Part 1
20 min
Thermodynamic cycles -- Rankine cycle - Part 2
15 min
Thermodynamic cycles -- Rankine cycle - Part 3
30 min
Thermodynamic cycles -- Air standard Brayton cycle - Part 1
27 min
Thermodynamic cycles -- Air standard Brayton cycle - Part 2
20 min
Thermodynamic cycles -- Air standard Brayton cycle - Part 3
25 min
Thermodynamic cycles -- Air standard Brayton cycle - Part 4
16 min
Thermodynamic cycles -- Air standard Brayton cycle - Part 5
21 min
Thermodynamic cycles -- Air standard Otto cycle
41 min
Thermodynamic cycles -- Air standard Diesel cycle - Part 1
27 min
Thermodynamic cycles -- Air standard Diesel cycle - Part 2
18 min
Thermodynamic cycles -- Vapor compression refrigeration cycle
33 min
Psychrometry - Part 1
29 min
Psychrometry - Part 2
16 min
Psychrometry - Part 3
24 min
Psychrometry - Part 4
35 min
Psychrometry - Part 5
21 min
Psychrometry - Part 6
19 min
Psychrometry - Part 7
36 min
Tutorial 7 - Psychrometry and Air conditioning processes - Part 1
42 min
Tutorial 7 - Psychrometry and Air conditioning processes - Part 2
29 min
Tutorial 8 - Psychometry and Air conditioning processes - Part 3
32 min
Tutorial 8 - Psychometry and Air conditioning processes - Part 4
43 min
Combustion thermodynamics - Part 1
32 min
Combustion thermodynamics - Part 2
21 min
Combustion Thermodynamics - Part 3
24 min
Combustion Thermodynamics - Part 4
27 min
Tutorial 9 - Stoichiometry - Part 1
31 min
Tutorial 9 - Stoichiometry - Part 2
20 min
Tutorial 10 - Heat and temperature calculations in combustion - Part 1
47 min
Tutorial 10 - Heat and temperature calculations in combustion - Part 2
23 min
Tutorial 10 - Heat and temperature calculations in combustion - Part 3
33 min
Tutorial 10 - Heat and temperature calculations in combustion - Part 4
45 min
Tutorial 10 - Heat and temperature calculations in combustion - Part 5
15 min
Compressible flow through nozzles - Part 1
25 min
Compressible flow through nozzles - Part 2
16 min
Compressible flow through nozzles - Part 3
26 min
Compressible flow through nozzles - Part 4
25 min
Compressible flow through nozzles - Part 5
24 min
Compressible flow through nozzles - Part 6
15 min
Compressible flow through nozzles - Part 7
37 min
Compressible flow through nozzles - Part 8
20 min
Compressible flow through nozzles - Part 9
24 min
Compressible flow through nozzles - Part 10
21 min
Compressible flow through nozzles - Part 11
16 min
Compressible flow through nozzles - Part 12
26 min

Course details

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and their practical applications in engineering systems. It introduces key concepts such as energy, heat, work, and the laws of thermodynamics. Participants will learn how energy is transferred and transformed in different mechanical and thermal systems. The course explains the behavior of gases, liquids, and vapors under varying temperature and pressure conditions. Students will study thermodynamic cycles used in power plants, engines, and refrigeration systems. It also covers the analysis of heat transfer and energy efficiency in real-world applications. Through practical examples, learners will understand how thermodynamics supports the design and optimization of engineering systems. The course helps build strong analytical skills needed for solving energy-related problems. Participants will gain knowledge useful for industries such as power generation, automotive, and manufacturing. By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze and apply thermodynamic concepts to improve system performance and energy utilization.

Source: nptelhrd (Youtube Channel)
Prof. V. Babu, IIT Madras

Course suitable for

Aerospace
Automotive
HVAC
Chemical & Process
Mechanical

Key topics covered

Introduction
Entropy Change of Control Volume
Work interaction of internally reversible steady flow processes
Entropy change of a control volume, Work interaction of internally reversible
Exergy
Exergy transfer and exergy change of a system
Exergy transfer and exergy change of a system
Thermodynamic cycles -- Rankine cycle
Thermodynamic cycles -- Air standard Brayton cycle
Thermodynamic cycles -- Air standard Otto cycle
Thermodynamic cycles -- Air standard Diesel cycle
Thermodynamic cycles -- Vapor compression refrigeration cycle
Psychrometry
Psychrometry and Air conditioning processes
Combustion Thermodynamics
Stoichiometry
Heat and temperature calculations in combustion
Compressible flow through Nozzles

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