Simple Formulations of Thermodynamic Properties
Location
CSU North Ballroom
Start Date
24-4-2006 10:30 AM
End Date
24-4-2006 12:30 PM
Student's Major
Mechanical and Civil Engineering
Student's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Mentor's Name
Patrick Tebbe
Mentor's Department
Mechanical and Civil Engineering
Mentor's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Description
This presentation will explain the methods used and the results of finding simple formulations of thermodynamic properties that can be used for various Mechanical Engineering applications. There are formulations available for thermodynamic properties of steam and various refrigerants, however, they are overly complex. This research concerns finding simple formulations using Matlab's polyfit function and performing error analysis with Microsoft Excel. The error analysis was used to suggest alternative formulations such as different functional formats, combinations of equations, and use of the ideal gas law with compressibility.
Simple Formulations of Thermodynamic Properties
CSU North Ballroom
This presentation will explain the methods used and the results of finding simple formulations of thermodynamic properties that can be used for various Mechanical Engineering applications. There are formulations available for thermodynamic properties of steam and various refrigerants, however, they are overly complex. This research concerns finding simple formulations using Matlab's polyfit function and performing error analysis with Microsoft Excel. The error analysis was used to suggest alternative formulations such as different functional formats, combinations of equations, and use of the ideal gas law with compressibility.
Recommended Citation
Wagner, Christopher. "Simple Formulations of Thermodynamic Properties." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 24, 2006.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2006/poster-session-A/9
