Introduction to steam properties and use of steam tables

🚀 Course Headline: Steam - The Powerhouse of Industrial Revolution

🎓 Course Instructor: Prof. Dr. Mahesh Shelar

💬 Course Description: Dive into the world of steam, a fundamental component in power generation and process industries! "Introduction to Steam Properties and Use of Steam Tables" is meticulously crafted for students pursuing diplomas, undergraduates, graduates, and postgraduates, as well as industry professionals and engineers. This comprehensive course will equip you with the introductory knowledge required to understand steam properties and effectively use steam tables.

Why Take This Course?

• 🏭 Industrial Applications: Gain insights into the role of steam in power plants and process heating.
• 🌍 Global Relevance: Master the principles of steam for a career that spans across continents.
• 👩‍💼 Skill Enhancement: Whether you're a Mechanical Engineer or a Technician, enhance your understanding of steam properties.
• ✅ Practical Understanding: Learn through clear explanations of terms like saturated liquid water, wet steam, and dry saturated steam.
• 📊 Steam Tables Explained: Discover how to use steam tables for properties such as specific enthalpy, specific volume, and specific entropy.
• 🔬 Scientific Methods: Understand the working principle of a separating and throttling calorimeter and its application in measuring dryness fraction.
• 🌍 Real-World Application: Learn through practical examples and calculations involving wet steam to superheated steam conversion.

Course Content Breakdown:

1. Introduction to Steam

   • What is steam?
   • The importance of steam in industries.

2. Steam Properties Explained

   • Saturated liquid water and its properties.
   • Wet steam, dry saturated steam characteristics.
   • Understanding the boiling point and saturation temperature.

3. Enthalpy & Entropy

   • Specific enthalpy of saturated water and steam.
   • Specific volume of saturated water, dry saturated steam, and wet steam.
   • Specific entropy for different states of steam.

4. Dryness Fraction 101

   • What is dryness fraction?
   • Importance of dryness fraction in steam processes.

5. The Calorimeter Concept

   • Introduction to separating and throttling calorimeter.
   • The principle behind the calorimeter's operation.

6. Dryness Fraction Determination

   • Step-by-step procedure for measuring dryness fraction.
   • Calculations involving separation and throttling of steam in a calorimeter.

7. Practical Applications with Steam Tables

   • How to use steam tables for practical problems.
   • Determining properties using typical measurements and steam tables.

8. Capstone: Real-World Calculations

   • Applying the knowledge of steam tables to solve real-world problems.
   • Understanding the use of steam tables post completion of the course.

🎓 Who Should Take This Course?

• Mechanical Engineering Students
• Industry Professionals and Engineers
• Technicians and Operators Working with Steam Systems
• Anyone Interested in Thermodynamics and its Industrial Applications

By the end of this course, you will have a solid grasp of steam properties and the practical applications of steam tables. This foundational knowledge is essential for anyone looking to advance their career in fields where steam plays a critical role. Enroll now and unlock the potential of steam in your professional journey!