Power Cycle Components/Processes Analysis

The ideal power cycle components/processes (compression, combustion and expansion) are presented in this course material.  In the presented power cycle components/processes analysis, air is used as the working fluid.

For compression and expansion, the technical performance of mentioned power cycle components/processes is presented with a given relationship between pressure and temperature.  While for combustion, the technical performance at stoichiometric conditions is presented knowing the specific enthalpy values for combustion reactants and products, given as a function of temperature.  This course provides the compression and expansion T - s diagrams and their major performance trends plotted in a few figures as a function of compression and expansion ratio and working fluid mass flow rate.  For each combustion case considered, combustion products composition on both weight and mole basis is given in tabular form and plotted in a few figures.  Also, flame temperature, stoichiometric oxidant to fuel ratio and fuel higher heating value (HHV) are presented in tabular form and plotted in a few figures.  The provided output data and plots allow one to determine the major combustion performance laws and trends.

His over 35 years engineering experience includes performing analytical modeling and computer modeling of physical properties, power cycles, power cycle components/processes and compressible flow.  Also, conducting conceptual design, analysis and evaluation of energy conversion systems for basic and simple power and propulsion cycles.