Course FY1018

Thermodynamics

7.5 Credits
First Cycle
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Starts week 46, 2026

The course covers: the basic laws and concepts of thermodynamic, state variables, first and second laws of thermodynamics, forms of energy and energy transformation, energy balances, ideal gas law, ideal and real gases, enthalpy, heat capacity and heat transfer.
Also covered in the course is: equilibrium conditions and modeling of phases and phase transitions, vapor and steam technology, heat transfer and heat exchangers, heat pumps and cooling machines, basics of fluid dynamics, measurement of pressure and flow, as well as calculation of pressure drop.

Extra information:

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Starts and ends:
week 46, 2026 - week 2, 2027
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Varied
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
Swedish
Other:
P: Course only offered as part of programme.
Entry Qualifications :
  • Linear algebra for engineers, 7.5 credits, First cycle
  • Single variable calculus for engineers, 7.5 credits, first cycle level
Selection :
Guaranteed admission
Application Code:
HDA-H3QF5
Main field of study:
Online Education

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Compulsory meetings:
0 physical

Requirements for Computer Skills and Computer Capacity

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
18,750 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
18,750 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Application period
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Literature List

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