Thermodynamics I

What it is about

You learn the fundamental concepts and laws of thermodynamics and their application to drive systems, machines and technical plants. At the end you can formulate state variables, energy, entropy and exergy balances and describe and calculate thermodynamic cycle processes as well as the behavior of ideal gases and real liquids.

What you will be able to do

• Describe fundamental thermodynamic quantities, relationships and laws
• Explain physical assumptions for ideal gases, gas mixtures, incompressible liquids, solids and real liquids
• Analytically apply equations of state
• Develop and use thermodynamic property data
• Describe functionality and processes of typical technical drive systems
• List and explain thermodynamic cycle processes of technical relevance
• Simplify complex problems and solve analytically or semi-analytically

What the module consists of

• VorlesungDelivery of theory through lectures, presentations and board notes; explanatory examples
• Begleitende ÜbungenDerivation of solutions to exercise problems, review of theoretical background, presentation of important formulas and solution tips
• TutorübungenVoluntary study groups for independently solving further problems and past exams, supervised by tutors

Teaching method

• Vorlesung (Präsentation, Tafel)Introduction and explanation of contents, demonstration of examples
• ÜbungenApplying the theory to typical tasks and preparation for the exam
• TutorateDeepening and independent practice under guidance of experienced students
• Bereitstellung von Skript, Formelsammlung und FolienSupport for self-study and exam preparation