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DI05019061
Code: DI05019061
Credits: 4
Semester 5
Mechatronics
Thermal Systems and Energy Efficiency
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The official GTU curriculum for Thermal Systems and Energy Efficiency (subject code DI05019061) as prescribed for Mechatronics · Semester 5 divides the course into 5 units, covering 18 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (DI05019061)Unit 1 Basic Concepts of Energy Conservation and Thermal Systems
- 1.1 Energy conservation and its significance. 1.2 Energy conservation in domestic applications: Refrigerators and air conditioners Electric heaters
- pressure cookers Lighting and fans Washing machines
- ovens, and televisions 1.3 Overview of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 and the schemes introduced by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under this Act. 1.4 Introduction to energy efficiency in various thermal systems
- including: Steam generation systems Heat exchangers HVAC (Heating
- Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems Refrigeration systems Air compressors and pumps 1.5 Introduction to energy audits
- including walk-through energy audits
Unit 2 Boiler Performance and Steam Distribution Systems
- 2.1 Performance evaluation of a typical boiler system (attached data sheet allowed in examinations): Indirect method Direct method 2.2 Energy efficiency measures in boiler systems. 2.3 Introduction to and understanding of steam distribution systems
- Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Mechanical Engineering Subject Code: DI05019061 Subject Name: Thermal Systems and Energy Efficiency 2.4 Steam traps: working principle
- operation, and necessity of the following types: Float and thermostatic steam traps Thermodynamic steam traps Inverted bucket steam traps Thermostatic steam traps with thermal elements (bellows or bimetallic strip) 2.5 Energy conservation in steam distribution systems
Unit 3 Furnace Systems and Energy Efficiency
- 3.1 General Structure
- Working, and Applications of Furnaces General structure of a furnace Working principle of a general furnace Applications of furnaces in industry 3.2 Factors Affecting Furnace Efficiency Key parameters influencing furnace efficiency 3.3 Performance Evaluation of Typical Heat Treatment Furnace System i
- Direct Method (Input–Output Method) ii
- Indirect Method (Heat Loss Method) 3.4 General Fuel Economy / Energy Efficiency Measures in Furnace Systems Energy conservation techniques Methods to improve fuel efficiency
Unit 4 Energy Efficiency in Heat Exchangers and Compressed Air Systems
- 4.1 4.1 Energy Conservation Measures in Heat Exchangers General energy saving techniques in heat exchangers 4.2 Log Mean Temperature Difference (LMTD) Method Concept of LMTD Calculation of LMTD (without derivation) Parallel flow and cross flow heat exchangers 4.3 Performance Evaluation of Heat Exchangers Using LMTD Method Heat exchanger performance analysis based on LMTD 4.4 Compressed Air Systems and Performance Evaluation Basics of air compressor and Free Air Delivery (FAD) Energy conservation measures in compressed air systems 4.5 Field testing of compressors: Nozzle method Pump-up method Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Mechanical Engineering Subject Code: DI05019061 Subject Name: Thermal Systems and Energy Efficiency
Unit 5 HVAC and Refrigeration Systems energy efficiency
- 5.1 Introduction to HVAC and Refrigeration Systems 5.2 Selection Criteria for Refrigeration Systems 5.3 Energy Performance Evaluation of HVAC Systems Concept of: o Ton of Refrigeration (TR) o Net Refrigerating Capacity o Coefficient of Performance (COP) o Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) o kW/TR Numerical calculations of COP, EER, and kW/TR Heat load estimation using enthalpy difference and psychrometric chart (simple numericals) 5.4 Cooling Load Estimation for Air Conditioning Systems Basic concept of cooling load Load estimation for spaces such as classroom
- laboratory, and conference hall (Conceptual understanding only
- data sheets allowed in exams) 5.5 Energy Conservation in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Energy efficiency improvement measures Operational and design-level conservation techniques 5.6 Energy Performance Evaluation of Fans and Blowers (As per BEE guidebooks) Determination of fan pressure
- power input, and efficiency Factors affecting performance of fans and blowers
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