Individual course details
Study programme Applied Physics and Computing
Chosen research area (module) metrology and energy-environment
Nature and level of studies Basic academic studies
Name of the course thermotechnics
Professor (lectures) Prof. Becko Kasalica
Professor/associate (examples/practical) Prof. Becko Kasalica
Professor/associate (additional)  
ECTS 15 Status (required/elective) mandatory
Access requirements  
Aims of the course To introduce students to Thermodynamics as basis for understanding the process in the heat
machinery and scientifically based approach to reality.
Learning outcomes The adoption of the basic concepts of technical thermodynamics, necessary for understanding
of heating machines and refrigeration equipment.
Contents of the course
Lectures The principles of thermodynamics, state equations of ideal gases. Analysis of primary thermo- dynamic process of ideal gases. Converting thermal energy into mechanical work.
Combined cyclic processes. Properties and processes real gases and vapors. Spreading of
heat. The principle operation of refrigeration equipment and heat pumps.
Examples/ practical classes  
Recommended books
1 Applied Thermodynamics, Fifth Edition, T. D. Eastop, A. McConkey
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Number of classes (weekly)
Lectures Examples&practicals   Student project Additional
         
Teaching and learning methods Lectures, practical classes, seminars.
Assessment (maximal 100)
assesed coursework mark examination mark
coursework 10 written examination  
practicals 10 oral examination 40
papers      
presentations 40