Curricula

Objective

The purpose of the course

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

Competences

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF THE TECHNOLOGY

You have the ability to identify, formulate and solve thermodynamic problems related to open systems. You know how to use well-established analytical and computational methods suitable for the situation.

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Your knowledge and understanding of the basics of thermodynamics of open systems is at the level necessary to achieve the other learning objectives of the Energy and Environmental Engineering degree program.

Learning outcome

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

Content

Mass and energy analysis of control volumes, flow work, heat engines, thermal efficiencies, refrigerators, heat pumps, coefficients of performance, perpetual-motion machines, Carnot cycle, entropy, isentropic processes and exergy.

Qualifications

The basic knowledge of mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer mechanisms, thermodynamics of closed systems, 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.