Energy Physics
Energifysik

FAFA46, 7.5 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED N
Date of Decision: 2024-04-10
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Main field: Technology Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: V1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The aim of this course is for the student to acquire a fundamental knowledge of the concepts and laws of thermodynamics and electricity. With this knowledge as a tool, the student will also be able to develop their understanding of technical applications in areas adjacent to thermodynamics. The course also problematizes and gives perspectives on the role of an engineer in the development of a sustainable society.

The course also trains the student's abilities in problem solving, modelling, experimental work and written communication. The course also aims at stimulating the student to apply physics to explain everyday phenomena.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to apply model thinking in the form of mathematical models, analogies and images to explain experiments and physical reality
• be able to describe and analyse phenomena in nature and in technical systems using physical concepts, in particular energy flows, energy transformations and energy exchanges.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to use physical models to analyze, understand and describe different technical problems
• be able to use the experimental methods presented in the course and relate these to real-life tasks for the engineer
• be able to write a well-structured report in which experimental data are presented and analyzed.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to evaluate experimental methods used in the course
• show insight about the limitations and possibilities of physics, especially in the perspective of future technical advance
• be able to identify their own need for further learning within the area of knowledge, and suggest where to find the information needed.

Contents

Problem solving. Measurements, experiments, analysis and presentation of experimental data. Electric and magnetic fields. Electric circuits. Direct and alternating current, three phase power. Electrical appliances, safety aspects. Temperature and heat. Pressure. Ideal gases. Flow of fluids - Bernoulli's equation. Laws of thermodynamics. Changes of state, work and cyclic processes. Heat engines: refrigerators and heat pumps. Heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation. Climate and the green-house effect.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment:

Passed laboratory work and reports. Passed written exam. The result of the written examination settles the final grade. It is mandatory to attend the first lecture in order to be admitted to the course.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0124. Name: Written Examination.
Credits: 6.0. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5). Assessment: Written exam.
Code: 0224. Name: Laboratory Exercises.
Credits: 1.5. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: Active participation in laboratory exercises (mandatory). Passed written laboratory exercise presentations. The module includes: Laboratory exercises

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser: FAF220 FAF604 FAFA15 FAFA20 FAFA30 FAFA35 FAFA40 FAF108 FAFA05 FAFF25 FAFA65 FAFA70 FAFA75 FAFA45

Reading list

• Göran Jönsson: Fysik i vätskor och gaser. Teach support, 2022, ISBN: 978-91-527-2060-8. 10th edition, printed in 2022.
• Kurslaboratoriet för fysik, LTH: Experimentell metodik. 2023. Course material available through Canvas.
• Göran Jönsson: Tillämpad ellära. Teach Support, 2023, ISBN: 978-91-519-3617-8. 3rd edition, printed 2023.
• Kurslaboratoriet för Fysik, LTH: Laborationshandledningar. 2023. Laboratory exercise instructions are available through Canvas.

Contact

Course coordinator: Martin Magnusson, martin.magnusson@ftf.lth.se
Course homepage: https://canvas.education.lu.se

Further information