Course syllabus

Termodynamik och strömningslära
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics

MMVF01, 11 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2012/13
Decided by: Education Board 3
Date of Decision: 2012-04-25

General Information

Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: M2, MD2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The purpose of the course is to provide basic knowledge and skills in engineering thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, with application mainly within the energy sector.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

Thermodynamics: basic concepts of thermodynamics; properties of pure substances; energy transfer by heat, work and mass; the first law of thermodynamics; the second law of thermodynamics; entropy, irreversibility and entropy generation; exergy; gas power cycles; vapor and combined power cycles; refrigeration cycles; thermodynamic property relations; phase equilibrium; gas mixtures; gas-vapor mixtures and air-conditioning

Fluid Mechanics: viscosity; basic fluid statics; the Bernoulli equation; fluid kinematics; finite control volume analysis; basic differential analysis of fluid flow; similitude, dimensional analysis, and modelling; viscous flow in pipes; flow over immersed bodies; one-dimensional isentropic compressible flow through nozzles

Examination details

Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Two written tests, mainly theory; individual problem assignments; laboratory work; and a final written examination on problem-solving. The course mark is determined from a weighted total sum, which consists of the result from the passed written examination including bonus points from approved problem assignments (if given) and the two passed tests. The graduation is determined from a special formula.

Parts
Code: 0108. Name: Thermodynamics.
Credits: 6. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Written test, theory and basic problem-solving (approx. 2 hours); individual home assignments (problem-solving). Contents: Written test: basic concepts; properties of pure substances; energy transfer by heat, work, and mass; first law of thermodynamics; energy; second law of thermodynamics; entropy; irreversibility and entropy generation; exergy; thermodynamic relations; phase equilibrium; gas power cycles; ideal-gas mixtures. Home assignments: applications of the basic laws of thermodynamics; gas power cycles, vapor power cycles, refrigeration cycles.
Code: 0208. Name: Fluid Mechanics.
Credits: 3. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Written test on theory (approx. 1.5 hours); individual home assignments (problem-solving). Contents: Written test: air-conditioning, basic concepts; fluid statics; Bernoulli equation; kinematics; finite volume analysis; basic differential analysis; similitude, dimensional analysis and modelling; viscous flow in pipes; immersed bodies; compressible flow, basic concepts. Home assignments: air-conditioning; applications of basic fluid mechanics, e.g., calculation of anchoring forces and flow/pressure losses in simple pipe systems.
Code: 0308. Name: Laboratory Work.
Credits: 0. Grading scale: UG.
Code: 0408. Name: Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics.
Credits: 2. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Written examination (5 hours, problem-solving). Contents: Applications in basic engineering thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.

Admission

Required prior knowledge: FMAA05/FMAA01 Calculus in One Variable. FMA421 Linear Algebra with Scientific Computation, FMA430 Calculus in Several Variables, FMEA01 Mechanics - Statics and Particle Dynamics.
The number of participants is limited to: No

Reading list

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Univ.lektor Christoffer Norberg, Christoffer.Norberg@energy.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.energy.lth.se/