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Thermodynamics III
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Abstract
Introduction to the fundamentals of heat transfer and technical applications of engineering thermodynamics. Extension of thermodynamic fundamentals taught in Thermodynamics I and II.
Objective
Introduction to the theory and to the fundamentals of the technical thermodynamics. Main focus: Heat transfer.
Content
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 Exchangers. Radiation heat transfer. Combined heat transfer.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Slides and lecture notes in English.
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.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- None
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture | Thermodynamics III |
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2 h weekly |
| exercise |
Thermodynamics III
Groups are selected in myStudies.
The exercise will start in the 2nd week of the Semester. Zusätzlich wird das Study Center angeboten: Mittwochs 18:15-20:00 ab der 3. Semesterwoche im ETA F 5, wo die Möglichkeit des betreuten Lernens angeboten wird. Im Study Center können Studierende Vorlesungsstoff vor- oder nachbereiten und Übungen lösen.
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1 h weekly |