Thermal engines and systems

Description

Objectifs

By the end of this module, the student should have understood and be able to analyze thermal and mechanical energy production systems and their associated components.

The student should be able to:
- Analyze the thermodynamic cycle associated with a power plant.
- Size a thermal engine to meet specifications in terms of requested power.
- Specify the components of a thermal engine or system.
- Calculate the air conditioning flow requirements to perform various functions (pressurization, fresh air renewal, heating, cooling) in an aircraft and adjust the recirculation and the flow distribution between the different cabin zones.

Pré-requis

Basics of thermodynamics and heat transfer.

Évaluation

L’évaluation des acquis d’apprentissage est réalisée en continu tout le long du semestre. En fonction des enseignements, elle peut prendre différentes formes : examen écrit, oral, compte-rendu, rapport écrit, évaluation par les pairs…