Course overview
Engineering Thermodynamics is concerned with energy transformation and utilization. The
key of the subject is the analysis of any energy process, determining the variation of the
thermophysical properties of the fluidsinvolved and applying energy and entropy balances.
Special attention is paid to heat to mechanical/electric power conversion. Real‐life
examples and general overview of devices designed following Thermodynamic principles
(power cycles, combustion engines, compressors, cooling systems, etc.) are shown.
Understanding psychrometry is another goal, as the basis to air conditioning and climate
control systems.