Mechanical Engineering

MTF012 Thermodynamics 6.0 ECTS credits

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General information about studying at Luleå University
TIMEPERIOD: Q II-IV

LANGUAGE: Swedish

EXAMINER
Roger Hermansson Univ lekt

PREREQUISITES
Differential and integral calculus.

COURSE AIM
To give the basic knowledge in classical thermodynamics and heat transfer that is nescessary for future studies and also to prepare the students to effectively use thermodynamics in the practice of engineering.

CONTENTS
Classical Thermodynamics: Properties of a pure substance. Work and heat. The first and second law of thermodynamics. Some power and refrigeration cycles. Heat Transfer: Conduction. Forced and natural convection. Radiation. Combined modes of heat transfer. Compulsory laboratory work.

TEACHING
Lectures and compulsory laboratory work.

EXAMINATION

COURSE GRADE SCALE: 3, 4, 5

ITEMS AND CREDITS 
Laboratory work                                             	0.0 ECTS
Written exam                                                	6.0 ECTS

COURSE LITERATURE
Wylen-Sonntag-Borgnakke, Fundamentals of Classical Thermodynamics, Wiley, 1993. Henja-Fjällström-Hermansson, Grundläggande värmeöverföring, HLu. Tabellverk, FYSIKALIA, HLu. Labinstruktioner, Värmetransport, Cp/Cv, HLu.

REMARKS
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