THERMODYNAMICS
 
Lectured in 2nd year Industrial sciences - agriculture and biotechnology
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 12.5
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 110
Studypoints [E] 4
Level in-depth
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Luc LEBEER
Reference BKIWLB02A02678
 
Key words
Thermodynamics

Objectives
Thermodynamics is the science of the regularities covering processes of energy conversion. The objective is that the student after this course has a good knowledge of the energy conversion of heat engines into work.


Topics
1. Introduction
2. Ideal gas
        a. First law of thermodynamics: closed systems
        b. The basis processes
        c. Gas cycles
        d. First law open systems
3. Second law
        Entropie
4. Phase change
        Vapour and refrigeration cycles
5. Humid air
6. Fluid flow process
        Basic equations
        Velocity of sound
7. The transfer of heat
        Conduction
        Convection
        Radiation
8. Thermodynamic behaviour or real gases


Prerequisites
Elementary mathematics


Final Objectives


Materials used
- teacher's course
- scientific & technical literature

Study costs
± 5 Euro

Study guidance


Teaching Methods
- lectures - exercises

Assessment
- Scoring system:
written examination - written tests


Lecturer(s)
Luc LEBEER
Urbain DE RIDDER