COURSE SYLLABUS
Thermodynamics and Energy Technology, 7.5 credits
Termodynamik och energiteknik, 7,5 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2019
| Course Code: | TTYK19 |
| Confirmed by: | Dean Jun 1, 2019 |
| Valid From: | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Version: | 1 |
| Education Cycle: | First-cycle level |
| Disciplinary domain: | Technology |
| Subject group: | MT1 |
| Specialised in: | G1F |
| Main field of study: | Mechanical Engineering |
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
After a successful course, the student shall
Knowledge and understanding
- show familiarity with basic terms and concepts in thermodynamics
- show familiarity with transport phenomena in the material (Heat conduction, diffusion and viscosity)
- show familiarity with thermodynamics and transport phenomena which are required in the advanced courses within the product and manufacturing processes
- show familiarity with transport phenomena in the material (Heat conduction, diffusion and viscosity)
- show familiarity with thermodynamics and transport phenomena which are required in the advanced courses within the product and manufacturing processes
Skills and abilities
- demonstrate skills of thermodynamic calculation
- demonstrate the ability to explain the phenomena in the manufacturing processes and the daily phenomena with the knowledge in thermodynamics and transport phenomena
- demonstrate the ability to explain the phenomena in the manufacturing processes and the daily phenomena with the knowledge in thermodynamics and transport phenomena
Judgement and approach
- demonstrate the ability to calculate the criteria for the equilibrium of reactions
- demonstrate the ability to calculate the energy (heat) transfer calculation.
- demonstrate the ability to calculate the energy (heat) transfer calculation.
Contents
The course deals with basic theoretical knowledge in thermodynamics, application of thermodynamics and energy technology (transport phenomena).
The course includes the following elements:
- Basic and advanced thermodynamics.
- Transport phenomena (Heat transport, mass transport and momentum transport).
- Some examples (applications) of thermodynamics and transport phenomena.
The course includes the following elements:
- Basic and advanced thermodynamics.
- Transport phenomena (Heat transport, mass transport and momentum transport).
- Some examples (applications) of thermodynamics and transport phenomena.
Type of instruction
Lectures.
The teaching is conducted in English.
Prerequisites
General entry requirements and completed courses Mechanics and Strength of Materials 1, 7,5 credits, Linear Algebra (Msc), 7,5 credits, Single Variable Calculus (Msc), 7,5 credits and Multivariable Calculus, 7,5 hp (or the equivalent).
Examination and grades
The course is graded 5,4,3 or Fail.
The final grade for the course is based upon Examination A and Examination B. The final grade will only be issued after satisfactory completion of all assessments.
The final grade for the course is based upon Examination A and Examination B. The final grade will only be issued after satisfactory completion of all assessments.
Registration of examination:
| Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
|---|---|---|
| Examination A | 3 credits | 5/4/3/U |
| Examination B | 4.5 credits | 5/4/3/U |
Course literature
The literature list for the course will be provided one month before the course starts.
No mandatory text books.
Following books are recommended as references.
- T. Matsushita and K. Mukai, Chemical Thermodynamics in Materials Science – From Basics to Practical Applications –, Springer, 2018.
- O. Beckman, G. Grimvall, B. Kjöllerström och T. Sundström, Energilära, Liber, 2005.
No mandatory text books.
Following books are recommended as references.
- T. Matsushita and K. Mukai, Chemical Thermodynamics in Materials Science – From Basics to Practical Applications –, Springer, 2018.
- O. Beckman, G. Grimvall, B. Kjöllerström och T. Sundström, Energilära, Liber, 2005.
Content updated 2015-06-24
