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Thermodynamics

level of course unit

First cycle, Bachelor

Learning outcomes of course unit

The students are able to:
• Explain the basic principles and laws of thermodynamics.
• Understand the use of principles and laws for the design of machinery and equipment.
• Explain the procedure for the evaluation and comparison of real processes on the basis of comparison processes.
• Apply the principles and laws of thermodynamics to concrete problems (evaluation/design).
• Apply the principles and laws to machines and plants.
• Mathematically analyze and evaluate real processes on the basis of comparative processes.

prerequisites and co-requisites

not applicable

course contents

• Main theorems of thermodynamics
• Equation of state and change of state of ideal gases
• Cyclic processes
• Water and steam
• Thermal machines
• Heat transfer, combustion

recommended or required reading

Cerbe, Wilhelms (2013): Technische Thermodynamik: Theoretische Grundlagen und
praktische Anwendungen, 17. Aufl., Carl Hanser Verlag München
Baehr (2005): Thermodynamik: Grundlagen und technische Anwendungen, 12. Aufl.,
Springer
Vieweg Verlag Wiesbaden
Doering, Schedwill, Dehli (2012): Grundlagen der technischen Thermodynamik, 7. Aufl.,
Springer Vieweg Verlag Wiesbaden
Berties (1996): Übungsbeispiele aus der Wärmelehre, 20. Aufl., Fachbuchverlag Leipzig

assessment methods and criteria

Final presentation (20 %) and final exam (80 %)

language of instruction

German

number of ECTS credits allocated

4.5

eLearning quota in percent

20

course-hours-per-week (chw)

3

planned learning activities and teaching methods

integrated Lecture

semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered

3

name of lecturer(s)

Michael Petke, BSc, MA

year of study

Second year of studies

recommended optional program components

not applicable

course unit code

vzING3

type of course unit

integrated lecture

mode of delivery

Compulsory

work placement(s)

not applicable