Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course, students will understand the basic theory of thermodynamics, its logical structure and concepts, and know the basics of heat transfer theory.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 12.01.2021 - 18.02.2021

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Martti Larmi

Contact information for the course (valid 09.12.2020-21.12.2112):

PhD Qiang Cheng, qiang.cheng@aalto.fi

PhD Ali Khosravi, ali.khosravi@aalto.fi

Prof Martti Larmi, martti.larmi@aalto.fi

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The basic laws of thermodynamics and their basic equations. Thermodynamic analysis of thermal and flow equipment. Basic phenomena of heat transfer theory and simple heat transfer calculations. 

    After completing the course, students will have an overview of the basic ideas and applications of thermodynamic analysis in various fields of technology according to modern research.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Lectures and exercises. The course is done with home assignments, some of which are individual work, some are group work.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    50 out of 100 for home
    assignments

    50 of 100 for group work

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Lectures 12 x 2 h = 24 h, landing lectures 12 x 2 h = 24 h, independent work 85 h

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Lectures: 24 h

    Exercises: 24 h

    Group work 24 h

    Individual studying: 63 h


DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Will be announced later

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Course compendiums + lecture slides + other
    additional materials

    Books: Thermodynamics (An Engineering
    Approach), YUNUS A. CENGEL, MICHAEL A. BOLES


Substitutes for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    ENY-C2001 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    First year studies