Applied thermodynamics. Grounding of heat transfer.
THERMODYNAMICS
Foundations of Thermodynamics. Mass, energy and entropy balance equations. Work, heat and bulk flow interactions. Simple systems. Homogeneous and heterogeneous states, phases. Thermophysical properties of pure substances. Perfect-gas model and perfect incompressible behaviour.
Applied Thermodynamics. Heat engines, heat pumps and refrigeration units, thermal efficiency and coefficient of performance. Conversion devices.
Psychrometry. Thermophysical properties of moist air. Psychrometric chart. Dew-point temperature.
HEAT TRANSFER
Conduction: Fourier law and thermal conductivity. Radiation: Stefan-Boltzmann law, emissivity, electromagnetic spectrum. Convection: Newton law, convective heat transfer coefficient.