Course - Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics, Master's Thesis - TEP4926
TEP4926 - Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics, Master's Thesis
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Master thesis
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master thesis | 100/100 |
Course content
Masters theses are research projects which are a full semester in duration. Students will learn how to conduct Master’s level research in either fundamental or applied research topics in thermo- and/or fluid dynamics. These topics include, but are not limited to:
- turbulent flow and aerodynamics (e.g., boundary layers, wind turbines, aero foils, racing cars)
- reacting flows/thermal energy (e.g., turbulent combustion, e-fuels, biomass)
- multi-phase flows (e.g., flows with droplets, bubbles and particles)
- internal flows (e.g., flows in channels and pipes)
- external flow (e.g., flow over turbine blades, bluff body flows and wakes)
- methods for computational fluid dynamics
- interfacial flows and waves
- heat and mass transfer
The main supervisor for the thesis should be among those listed, or affiliated with the thermo-fluids research group.
Learning outcome
After completing the MSc thesis, students will have learned how to conduct a research project and will have developed a solid understanding of the capabilities and limitations of theory, experiments and/or numerical simulations in a thermofluids topic among the wide range listed above. They will understand how to present their methods, data and argumentations so that it is transparent, accountable, repeatable by others, and properly citing previous work. Moreover, the students will know how to structure a thesis.
After completion of this subject the student will have these skills: Ability to plan and execute a research project, including acquiring background knowledge and literature, formulating a research question and research objectives, identify the specific methods, techniques, software or tools to be used, and adequately master these, perform scientific and technical analysis of specific topics, critically assess the reliability of the produced data, identify sources of error, discuss uncertainties in results and conclusions. The student will know how to structure and write a thesis, and how to effectively present their project and results orally.
After completion of this subject the student will have this general competence: Competence in completion of a major independent project, including preparing a project plan with milestones, reporting of partial results and writing the project report, and how to apply this expertise in developing and designing solutions, as well as planning and executing future projects in research and/or innovation.
Learning methods and activities
Independent project work with guidance.
Compulsory activity: oral presentation.
Further on evaluation
Information about writing and submitting your masters thesis Oppgaveskriving The masters thesis has to be submitted in NTNU's examination system Inspera Assessment The deadline for submitting the masters thesis is 20 weeks from the starting date (the students have additional 6 weeks if they are writing a master thesis abroad.) + 7 days for Easter/Christmas holidays. Applications for an extended deadline must be submitted to the faculty. Students who fail the masters thesis, can submit a new or revised thesis once. It is not possible to improve an awarded grade by submitting a new thesis. The deadline for the assessment of the masters thesis is 3 months.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Energy and the Environment (MIENERG)
Energy and the Environment (MTENERG)
Mechanical Engineering (MIPROD)
Mechanical Engineering (MTPROD)
Recommended previous knowledge
Second-level fluid mechanics equivalent to TEP4135 Fluid Mechanics 2 is highly recommended.
Students should have taken 2 or more of the courses below
- TEP4156 Viscous Flows and Boundary Layers
- TEP4112 Turbulent Flows
- TEP4130 Heat and Mass Transfer
- TEP4165 Computational Heat and Fluid Flow
- TEP4280 Introduction of Computational Fluid Dynamics
Students should as a rule have taken TEP4545 Engineering Fluid Mechanics (specialisation).
Required previous knowledge
A strong foundation in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics equivalent to TEP4100, TEP4120.
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Version: 1
Credits:
30.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Fluids Engineering
- Applied Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics
- Ocean-wave Physics
- Thermodynamics
- Applied Mechanics - Fluid Mechanics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Internal Combustion Engines
- Engineering Fluid Flow Processes
- Applied Mechanics - Fluid Mechanics
- Applied Mechanics, Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics - Multi Phase Flow
- Applied Mechanics, Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics - Heat and Combustion Engineering
- Applied Mechanics, Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics - Multi Phase Flow
- Carlos Alberto Dorao
- Corinna Netzer
- Ivar Ståle Ertesvåg
- James Richard Dawson
- Jonas Moeck
- Luca Brandt
- Maria Fernandino
- Quang Khanh Tran
- Reidar Kristoffersen
- Robert Jason Hearst
- Simen Andreas Ådnøy Ellingsen
- Tania Kalogiannidis Bracchi
- Terese Løvås
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Energy and Process Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Master thesis
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Spring
ORD
Master thesis
100/100
Submission
2025-06-11
INSPERA
14:00 -
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"