Course - Engineering Thermodynamics - TEP4123
TEP4123 - Engineering Thermodynamics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
Concepts and definitions; the thermodynamic system, properties, phase equilibrium of pure substances, equations of state for gases, tables of thermodynamic properties, work and heat. First law of thermodynamics; thermodynamic cycles, change of state, internal energy, enthalpy, specific heat; open systems, steady-state and transient processes. Second law of thermodynamics; reversible and irreversible processes, the Carnot cycle, the thermodynamic temperature scale, entropy, the entropy production concept. Thermodynamic power cycles, including Rankine cycle, Otto cycle, Diesel cycle,Brayton cycle, Ericsson cycle and Stirling cycle. Introduction to compressible flow. Refrigeration and heat pump systems.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The course provides the student with knowledge about: - Conservation laws for mass and energy (including the 1st law of Thermodynamics). - Forms of energy such as work (power) and heat, internal energy and enthalpy. - Entropy and the 2nd law of thermodynamics. - Reasons for thermodynamic losses in the form of irreversibilities. - Ideal gas model, its assumptions, applications and limitations. - Different cyclic processes such as Carnot, Rankine, Otto, Diesel and Brayton. - Compressible flow. The course gives the student insight about: - Operation of steam and gas based power stations, internal combustion engines, heat pumps and refrigeration cycles. - The main components of heat & power processes, such as steam and gas turbines, compressors, pumps, fans, heat exchangers and valves. - The ability of fluids to change phase (solid, liquid and gas). Skills: The course should enable the student to: - Estimate thermodynamic properties for systems by the use of tables and graphical diagrams. - Calculate efficiencies for power producing and power consuming processes. - Describe thermodynamic processes in graphical diagrams such as pv, Tv og Ts. General competence: The course should give the student: - Basic competence that constitute central elements in other courses focusing on energy systems and industrial processes. - Understanding of systems and the capability to evaluate the energy efficiency of processes. - Overview of processes for power production, heating (heat pumps) and cooling (refrigeration cycles).
Learning methods and activities
Lectures. Weekly assignments. One Python project assignment during the semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
- Semester project
Further on evaluation
Approved compulsory activity (assignments and semester project) will be valid for all later exams in the course. You have to pass the semester assignment and 2/3 of the weekly assignments in order to take the final exam. A postponed written exam ("kontinuasjonseksamen") can be changed to an oral exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Industrial Economics and Technology Management (MTIØT)
Marine Technology (MTMART)
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
Moran, Shapiro et al.: Principles of Engineering Thermodynamics, Wiley, 9th edition SI (editions 5, 6 and 7, 8 also work, notice that some are called "Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics", but the book is the same). Written suggested solutions are available after each assignment.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEP4120 | 6.0 | AUTUMN 2022 | |
| SIO1027 | 6.0 | AUTUMN 2022 | |
| TEP4115 | 6.0 | AUTUMN 2022 | |
| TFNE2001 | 6.0 | AUTUMN 2022 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Energy and Process Engineering
- Thermodynamics
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Energy and Process Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"