Thermodynamics

Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to:

• explain basic thermodynamics concepts,
• formulate and solve thermodynamic problems for simple real material and processes,
• have knowledge about transport of heat through convection, conduction and radiation as well as be able to perform calculations for each,
• apply theories and models from thermodynamics and fluid dynamics in a laboratory and reflect over their validity and restrictions,
• describe the function of different components and their practical use, mainly heat exchangers, heat pumps and cooling devices,
• perform energy technology related calculations on systems as well as on relevant components, this includes the heat factor on heat pumps, the pressure differences in pipe systems and heat transfer through walls.

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.

Examination of the course is done through:
- obligatory laboratory work, 3 credits pass/fail
- written examination, 4,5 credits U,3,4,5

Lectures, calculation exercises, laboratory assignments.

The Swedish grades U, 3, 4, 5.