The course provides students with a basic knowledge of Thermodynamics,
Engineering Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer. Theoretical lessons are
integrated by practical examples, that enable students to model and solve simple but realistic problems
The first part of the course is an introduction to engineering thermodynamics with emphasis on its rigorous general foundations. After a concise summary of the definitions of energy, entropy and availability, several applications of energy and entropy balances are discussed including bulk-flow interactions and modelling of energy-conversion devices (pumps, compressors, turbines, heat exchangers) and the simplest energy conversion systems; steam tables; moist air; exergy; cost allocation of energy consuption in cogeneration plants.
The second part of the course is an introduction to heat transfer covering mainly conduction (Fourier law; heat diffusion equation and its solutions in simple geometries with fixed and convective boundary conditions; lumped capacitance method and Heisler diagrams for unsteady problems) and radiation(blackbody radiation; gray surfaces; radiation exchange among gray surfaces)
Textbooks
Thermodynamics:
G.P. Beretta, Termodinamica, Edizioni Cartolibreria Snoopy, Brescia, 2002.
Heat transfer:
G. Comini, G. Cortella, Fondamenti di trasmissione del calore, SGE, Padova, 3a ed., 2005, ISBN 9788886281959.
To practice:
G.P. Beretta, A.M. Lezzi, M. Pilotelli, Raccolta di temi d'esame svolti di Fisica Tecnica, Edizioni Cartolibreria Snoopy, Brescia, 2014.
A. Niro, G. Dassù, Esercizi di termodinamica, CUSL, Milano, 1989.
G. Guglielmini, E. Nannei, C. Pisoni, Problemi di termodinamica tecnica e di trasmissione del calore, ECIG, Genova 1993.
Additional readings:
E.P. Gyftopoulos e G.P. Beretta, Thermodynamics. Foundations and Applications, Dover Publications, 2004
Lectures; example and problem exercises
Thirty minute long, multiple choice examination to test the basic knowledge of the subject. It is required a minimum number of correct answers to pass and take the second part of the exam which is a two and half hour long written test based on solution of engineering thermodynamics and heat transfer problems