Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), 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
Students understand thermodynamic state functions (enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs energy) and how to use these functions to define pahse and chemical equilibrium. Students understands fundamentals of exergy analysis, thermodynamics of solutions, thermodynamics of humid air and real gas theory.
Students are able to apply fundamental theories of thermodynamics to practical problems related to energy technology.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 07.09.2020 - 07.12.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Henrik Holmberg
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Henrik Holmberg
Contact information for the course (valid 10.08.2020-21.12.2112):
henrik.holmberg@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:
Enthalpy, entropy, chemical potential, equilibrium theory, exergy analysis, thermodynamics of solutions, thermodynamics of humid air, Properties of real gases and the law of corresponding states.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Execution: Lectures + Calculation Exercises + Computer Exercise with HSC software
Assessment methods and criteria: Exam + Calculation exercises + Computer exercise. The only requirement to pass the course is to get 9/24 points in the exam. You can get extra ponts by returning calculation and computer exercises. These points are taken into account since you have passed the exam.
Applies in this implementation:
The exam will be organised as a normal exam at the university (primary option) or as a home exam (secondary option) depending on the situation of covid-19 pandemic. In spite of the exam type (normal or home) you must get 9/24 points to pass the course. Extra points are taken into account since you have passsed the course.
It is unclear if the computer exercise can be organised or not? If not it will be replaced by a normal calculation exercise.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures 22h (1x2h)
Exercises 20h (1x2h)
Individual studying 93h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Course compendiums + lecture slides + other additional materials
Books: Engel Thomas, Reid Philip. Physical Chemistry. Or
Engel Thomas, Reid Philip.Thermodynamics, Statistical Thermodynamics, & Kinetics.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The first and the second law of thermodynamics, ideal gas equation as well as energy and mass balance of stationary flow system.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Teacher: Holmberg Henrik
- Teacher: Talebjedi Behnam