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Course Catalog 1999/2000


Mechanical Engineering

MTF012 Thermodynamics 6.0 ECTS credits

TIMEPERIOD:
Q II-IV

LANGUAGE:Swedish

EXAMINER
Lars Westerlund 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: U, 3, 4, 5

ITEMS/CREDITS
Laboratory work 0.00ECTS
Written exam 6.00ECTS

COURSE LITERATURE
Sonntag-Borgnakke-Van Wylen: Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, 5th edition, Wiley, 1998.
Henja-Fjällström-Hermansson, Grundläggande värmeöverföring: HLu.
FYSIKALIA, tabell- och formelsamling, LTU.
Labinstruktioner, Värmetransport, Kompressorvärmepump, LTU.


Further information: International Office

Valid for the academic year 1999/2000.

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