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Thermodynamics II
Thermodynamik II
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:06:57
Abstract
Introduction to thermodynamics of reactive systems and to the fundamentals of heat transfer.
Objective
Introduction to the theory and to the fundamentals of the technical thermodynamics. Main focus: Chemical thermodynamics and heat transfer
Content
1st and 2nd law of thermodynamics for chemically reactive systems, chemical exergy, fuel cells and kinetic gas theory. General mechanisms of heat transfer. Introduction to heat conductivity. Stationary 1-D and 2-D heat conduction. Instationary conduction. Convection. Forced convection - flow around and through bodies. Natural convection. Evaporation (boiling) and condensation. Heat radiation. Combined heat transfer.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Slides and lecture notes in German.
Literature
F.P. Incropera, D.P. DeWitt, T.L. Bergman, and A.S. Lavine, Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, John Wiley & Sons, 6th edition, 2006. M.J. Moran, H.N. Shapiro, Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, John Wiley & Sons, 2007.
Learning Materials (Links)
- Recording
- Aufzeichnung Vorlesung Thermodynamik 2
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- 8 A4-Blätter eigene Zusammenfassung (keine Musterlösungen), Zusammenfassung LAV, Zusammenfassung LTNT, Tabellen, Taschenrechner gemäss Einschränkungen in den zusätzlichen Info.
Course Components
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Thermodynamik II
Unterricht im HG F7 ohne Videoübertragung ins HG F5.
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2 h weekly |
| exercise |
Thermodynamik II
Groups are selected in myStudies.
Die Übungen beginnen erst in der dritten Semesterwoche.
Zusätzlich wird das Study Center angeboten: Montag 18-20 ab der 3. Semesterwoche im HG D 1.1 wo die Möglichkeit des betreuten Lernens angeboten wird. Im Study Center können Studierende Vorlesungsstoff vor- oder nachbereiten und Übungen lösen.
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2 h weekly |