| CODE | ENR0008 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Principles of Thermodynamics | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 00 - Mod Pre-Tert, Foundation, Proficiency & DegreePlus | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 6 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Faculty of Engineering | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit introduces core concepts of Thermodynamics. 1. Classification of matter - Solid; - Liquid; - Gas. 2. Crystal structure of solids - Forces of attraction - four types of bonding: metallic, ionic, covalent, Van der Waals; - Gases; - Brownian motion; - Gas laws, ideal gas equation. 3. Thermodynamics - Heat, temperature and thermal equilibrium (Zeroth law of thermodynamics); - Temperature scale; - Ideal gas temperature scale; - Celsius temperature scale; - Relation between absolute temperature and kinetic energy of molecules; - Thermal energy transfer by heating or mechanical, electrical process; - First and second law of thermodynamics; - Isothermal and adiabatic changes; - Heat engines and heat pumps; - Heating matter – specific heat capacity, specific latent heat. 4. Transfer of heat - Conduction, convection, radiation; - Thermal conductivity. 5. Kinetic Theory Study-unit Aims: To provide: - Core scientific concepts of Thermodynamics; - An introductory overview to the application of these concepts in practical engineering applications. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Classify different types of matter and describe their characteristics; - Outline the core scientific principles of thermodynamics; - Characterize different modes of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation). 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Identify the crystal structure of solids; - Apply the scientific principles of thermodynamics in practical engineering situations; - Describe simple thermodynamic processes; - Apply the laws of thermodynamics to solve simple engineering problems; - Solve simple heat transfer problems. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Nelkon, M., & Parker, P. (1987). Advanced level physics (6th ed.). Heinemann Educational. Nelkon, M. (1988). Advanced level physics : Examples and exercises (6th ed.). Heinemann Educational. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Independent Study & Tutorial | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Anthony Theodore Saliba |
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