Mass and Energy Analysis of Control Volumes

Open systems in steady and transient states: nozzles, turbines, compressors, and heat exchangers.

This module extends the balances to open systems (control volumes), in both steady and transient states. It is the basis for analyzing thermal equipment.

What you will learn

  • Apply the conservation of mass and energy to control volumes.
  • Analyze nozzles, diffusers, turbines, compressors, pumps, and heat exchangers.
  • Solve steady and transient processes (charging and discharging of tanks).

Study tip

First identify the inlets and outlets of the control volume and decide which terms of the balance are negligible before calculating.

Slides

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