Introducing thermodynamic structure, thermodynamic concepts and methods for solving problems of energy conversion.

Acquiring basic knowledge in solving technical tasks of thermal power engineering, thermal process engineering and designing thermal machines and plants.

(1) Thermodynamic system. Mechanical and thermodynamic axioms: conversion of mass, of impulse, first and second law of thermodynamics. (2) Equations of state: Thermal and caloric equations of state for substances (ideal gases, real gases – water and water vapour). (3) Processes. Perfect and real processes. Circular processes and thermodynamic efficiency of these processes (clockwise and counter-clockwise vapour and gas processes).

Lectures and auditory practice. Practice classes follow the lectures and include the advanced level of students` independence in solving assignments.