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Basics of thermodynamicsLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: TERP0510

Credits

3 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Ville Kotimäki

Objective

The purpose of the course

You will learn the basics of thermodynamics which are required to understand energy production and analysis of closed systems. In addition, you will learn logical problem solving.

Eur-ACE competences

EA-KW: You obtain the basic knowledge of energy balance analysis, phase changes and closed system processes for the field of engineering.
EA-MC: You are able to apply the physical problem solving strategies in other fields of interest.
EA-CT: You will learn to communicate technical information, ideas and solutions in the engineering community.

Learning outcome

After completing this course you are able to identify the basic principles of thermodynamics and solve simple problems regarding thermodynamics of closed systems.

Content

The course consists of the following themes

The state postulate, different forms of energy, the first law of thermodynamics, heat, work, energy balance, energy conversion efficiencies, property tables, phase changes, ideal gas processes, closed system processes and specific heat capacities.

Qualifications

The basic knowledge of mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer mechanisms, elementary functions, equation solving and linear regression are required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 1

You are able to identify the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve simple problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read charts and tables. Your solutions may contain some mistakes.

Grade 2

You are able to identify the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve basic problems related to the course subjects by using examples. You are able to read charts and tables. Your solutions may contain some mistakes.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3

You undestand the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve basic problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read and produce charts and tables. Your solutions may contain some mistakes.

Grade 4

You undestand the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve challenging problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read and produce charts and tables. Most of your solutions don't have any mistakes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5

You undestand the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve challenging problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read and produce charts and tables. Are are able to estimate the suitability of the used models for the problems at hand. Your solutions contain only few small careless mistakes.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Ville Kotimäki
Groups
  • TER23S1
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

The purpose of the course

You will learn the basics of thermodynamics which are required to understand energy production and analysis of closed systems. In addition, you will learn logical problem solving.

Eur-ACE competences

EA-KW: You obtain the basic knowledge of energy balance analysis, phase changes and closed system processes for the field of engineering.
EA-MC: You are able to apply the physical problem solving strategies in other fields of interest.
EA-CT: You will learn to communicate technical information, ideas and solutions in the engineering community.

Learning outcome

After completing this course you are able to identify the basic principles of thermodynamics and solve simple problems regarding thermodynamics of closed systems.

Content

The course consists of the following themes

The state postulate, different forms of energy, the first law of thermodynamics, heat, work, energy balance, energy conversion efficiencies, property tables, phase changes, ideal gas processes, closed system processes and specific heat capacities.

Learning materials and recommended literature

The course uses videos and pdf lecture material made by the teacher.

The course material is based on the following book:

Y. A. Cengel & M.A. Boles, Thermodynamics, An Engineering Approach (8th edition with SI units) [other editions are okay as well]

Teaching methods

The course consists of traditional lectures and exercises. The lectures will be recorded.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The schedule for the exams will be announced during the first lecture.

Student workload

Lectures - 36 h
Final exam - 3 h
Self-study - 42 h

Further information for students

The course is evaluated on the basis of exercises and final exam.

In addition, the students must be present 80% of the lessons.

The first assignment of the course must be completed within three weeks of the start of course. Those who do not complete the task will be removed from the course.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 1

You are able to identify the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve simple problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read charts and tables. Your solutions may contain some mistakes.

Grade 2

You are able to identify the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve basic problems related to the course subjects by using examples. You are able to read charts and tables. Your solutions may contain some mistakes.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3

You undestand the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve basic problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read and produce charts and tables. Your solutions may contain some mistakes.

Grade 4

You undestand the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve challenging problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read and produce charts and tables. Most of your solutions don't have any mistakes.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5

You undestand the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve challenging problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read and produce charts and tables. Are are able to estimate the suitability of the used models for the problems at hand. Your solutions contain only few small careless mistakes.

Prerequisites

The basic knowledge of mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer mechanisms, elementary functions, equation solving and linear regression are required.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Ville Kotimäki
Groups
  • TER23SM
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

The purpose of the course

You will learn the basics of thermodynamics which are required to understand energy production and analysis of closed systems. In addition, you will learn logical problem solving.

Eur-ACE competences

EA-KW: You obtain the basic knowledge of energy balance analysis, phase changes and closed system processes for the field of engineering.
EA-MC: You are able to apply the physical problem solving strategies in other fields of interest.
EA-CT: You will learn to communicate technical information, ideas and solutions in the engineering community.

Learning outcome

After completing this course you are able to identify the basic principles of thermodynamics and solve simple problems regarding thermodynamics of closed systems.

Content

The course consists of the following themes

The state postulate, different forms of energy, the first law of thermodynamics, heat, work, energy balance, energy conversion efficiencies, property tables, phase changes, ideal gas processes, closed system processes and specific heat capacities.

Learning materials and recommended literature

The course uses videos and pdf lecture material made by the teacher.

The course material is based on the following book:

Y. A. Cengel & M.A. Boles, Thermodynamics, An Engineering Approach (8th edition with SI units) [other editions are okay as well]

Teaching methods

The course uses the flipped classroom method. The students familiarize themselves with the material in advance and the questions arising from the material and exercises are discussed during the teaching sessions.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The schedule for the exams will be announced during the first lecture.

Student workload

Lectures - 10 h
Final exam - 3 h
Self-study - 68 h

Further information for students

The course is evaluated on the basis of exercises and final exam.

The first assignment of the course must be completed within three weeks of the start of course. Those who do not complete the task will be removed from the course.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 1

You are able to identify the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve simple problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read charts and tables. Your solutions may contain some mistakes.

Grade 2

You are able to identify the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve basic problems related to the course subjects by using examples. You are able to read charts and tables. Your solutions may contain some mistakes.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3

You undestand the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve basic problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read and produce charts and tables. Your solutions may contain some mistakes.

Grade 4

You undestand the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve challenging problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read and produce charts and tables. Most of your solutions don't have any mistakes.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5

You undestand the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve challenging problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read and produce charts and tables. Are are able to estimate the suitability of the used models for the problems at hand. Your solutions contain only few small careless mistakes.

Prerequisites

The basic knowledge of mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer mechanisms, elementary functions, equation solving and linear regression are required.

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 05.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Ville Kotimäki
Groups
  • TER22S1
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka (AMK)
  • TER22SM
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

The purpose of the course

You will learn the basics of thermodynamics which are required to understand energy production and analysis of closed systems. In addition, you will learn logical problem solving.

Eur-ACE competences

EA-KW: You obtain the basic knowledge of energy balance analysis, phase changes and closed system processes for the field of engineering.
EA-MC: You are able to apply the physical problem solving strategies in other fields of interest.
EA-CT: You will learn to communicate technical information, ideas and solutions in the engineering community.

Learning outcome

After completing this course you are able to identify the basic principles of thermodynamics and solve simple problems regarding thermodynamics of closed systems.

Content

The course consists of the following themes

The state postulate, different forms of energy, the first law of thermodynamics, heat, work, energy balance, energy conversion efficiencies, property tables, phase changes, ideal gas processes, closed system processes and specific heat capacities.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Kurssilla käytetään opettajan tekemiä videoita sekä pdf-muotoista materiaaleja.

Kurssin materiaali pohjautuu seuraavaan kirjaan: Y. A. Cengel & M.A. Boles, Thermodynamics, An Engineering Approach (8th edition with SI units) [Myös muut painokset käyvät hyvin.]

Teaching methods

Kurssi koostuu perinteisestä luento-opetuksesta, opetusvideoiden katselusta sekä laskuharjoitusten laskemisesta.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Kurssin tenttiaikataulut ilmoitetaan ensimmäisellä luennolla.

Student workload

Kontaktiopetus 40 h
Loppukoe 3 h
Itsenäinen opiskelu 38 h

Further information for students

Kurssi arvioidaan harjoitustehtävien sekä loppukokeen perusteella.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 1

You are able to identify the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve simple problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read charts and tables. Your solutions may contain some mistakes.

Grade 2

You are able to identify the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve basic problems related to the course subjects by using examples. You are able to read charts and tables. Your solutions may contain some mistakes.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3

You undestand the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve basic problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read and produce charts and tables. Your solutions may contain some mistakes.

Grade 4

You undestand the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve challenging problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read and produce charts and tables. Most of your solutions don't have any mistakes.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5

You undestand the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve challenging problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read and produce charts and tables. Are are able to estimate the suitability of the used models for the problems at hand. Your solutions contain only few small careless mistakes.

Prerequisites

The basic knowledge of mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer mechanisms, elementary functions, equation solving and linear regression are required.

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 20.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Ville Kotimäki
Teacher in charge

Ville Kotimäki

Scheduling groups
  • Päiväryhmä (Capacity: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Monimuoto (Capacity: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • ZJA21STPPEN
    Avoin amk, tekniikka Enegia- ja ympäristötekniikka, päivä
  • ZJA21STPMEN
    Avoin amk, tekniikka, Energia- ja ympäristöteniikka, monimuoto
  • TER21S1
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka (AMK)
  • TER21SM
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka (AMK)
Small groups
  • Päiväryhmä
  • Monimuoto

Objectives

The purpose of the course

You will learn the basics of thermodynamics which are required to understand energy production and analysis of closed systems. In addition, you will learn logical problem solving.

Eur-ACE competences

EA-KW: You obtain the basic knowledge of energy balance analysis, phase changes and closed system processes for the field of engineering.
EA-MC: You are able to apply the physical problem solving strategies in other fields of interest.
EA-CT: You will learn to communicate technical information, ideas and solutions in the engineering community.

Learning outcome

After completing this course you are able to identify the basic principles of thermodynamics and solve simple problems regarding thermodynamics of closed systems.

Content

The course consists of the following themes

The state postulate, different forms of energy, the first law of thermodynamics, heat, work, energy balance, energy conversion efficiencies, property tables, phase changes, ideal gas processes, closed system processes and specific heat capacities.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Kurssilla käytetään opettajan tekemiä videoita sekä pdf-muotoista materiaaleja.

Kurssin materiaali pohjautuu seuraavaan kirjaan: Y. A. Cengel & M.A. Boles, Thermodynamics, An Engineering Approach (8th edition with SI units) [Myös muut painokset käyvät hyvin.]

Teaching methods

Kurssi koostuu perinteisestä luento-opetuksesta, opetusvideoiden katselusta sekä laskuharjoitusten laskemisesta.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Kurssin tenttiaikataulut ilmoitetaan ensimmäisellä luennolla.

Student workload

Kontaktiopetus 42 h
Loppukoe 3 h
Itsenäinen opiskelu 36 h

Further information for students

Kurssi arvioidaan harjoitustehtävien sekä loppukokeen perusteella.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 1

You are able to identify the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve simple problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read charts and tables. Your solutions may contain some mistakes.

Grade 2

You are able to identify the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve basic problems related to the course subjects by using examples. You are able to read charts and tables. Your solutions may contain some mistakes.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3

You undestand the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve basic problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read and produce charts and tables. Your solutions may contain some mistakes.

Grade 4

You undestand the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve challenging problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read and produce charts and tables. Most of your solutions don't have any mistakes.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5

You undestand the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve challenging problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read and produce charts and tables. Are are able to estimate the suitability of the used models for the problems at hand. Your solutions contain only few small careless mistakes.

Prerequisites

The basic knowledge of mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer mechanisms, elementary functions, equation solving and linear regression are required.