Thermodynamics and heat transfer engineeringLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basics of thermodynamics and calculations associated with processes and system components
- heat transmission
- theoretical framework required for safe and economical operation of heat exchangers, closed processes, and pressure devices and vessels

Content

- heat transfer methods and heat transfer in structures
- heat exchangers
- basics of thermodynamics
- states of matter
- changes of ideal gas state
- entropy
- thermodynamic cycles

Materials

Approved training during studies

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically
- look for information in the key information sources of the field
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field
- justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-III/2 column 4 are used:
- explanation and understanding of design features and operating mechanisms are appropriate