Module description

Thermodynamic Basics 1

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency - Management, Engineering and Application, Master (PO-2026)

Unique module number	ETechn-9500-M
Module number / code	P-JNTUH-01
Module name	Thermodynamic Basics 1
Type of module	Compulsory module
Learning outcomes, acquired competencies and qualification goals	After the successful participation in the course Engineering Thermodynamics the students are able to: implement the first and second law of thermodynamics on thermal systems interpret property tables and create energy balances analyze power and refrigeration cycle performance After the successful participation in the course Heat Transfer the students are able to: conduct basic principles of heat transfer and its basic modes on energy systems assess temperature distribution and heat flow regarding heat exchangers and insulations
Course types	VLmP (3 SWS); VLmP (3 SWS)
Content	Engineering Thermodynamics Fundamental concepts and definitions: unit systems, (pure) substances, thermodynamic properties and relations First and second law of thermodynamics on thermal systems Vapor power cycles Reversed cycles Power and refrigeration cycle performance Introduction to different modes of heat transfer Heat Transfer Heat transfer by thermal conduction: 1D steady state conditions heat transfer in composite walls and cylinders internal heat generation extended surfaces Heat transfer by convection: natural and forced convection principles, mechanisms and correlations Heat transfer by thermal radiation: principles radiation properties surface heat exchange Heat transfer by boiling and condensation Heat exchange types and basic sizing calculations
Title of courses	Engineering Thermodynamics Heat Transfer
Teaching and learning methods	lecture (Engineering Thermodynamics) lecture (Heat Transfer)
Usabilitiy in other programs
Duration	1 Semester
Frequency of module offer	annually in winter semester
Teaching language	English
Recommended (knowledge) prerequisites
Required prerequisites for participation	none
Student workload	180 hours (60 h course attendance; 120 h self-study)
Required course work	none
Prerequisites for examination(s)	none
Module examination(s)	Examination P1: Engineering Thermodynamics - written exam (90 min) Grade weighting P1: 50% Examination P2: Heat Transfer - written exam (90 min) Grade weighting P2: 50%
Credit points (ECTS)	6 cp
Teaching unit	Elektrotechnik
Responsible person	Prof. Naik
Lecturer(s)	S.Naga Sarada, K.V.Sharma
Media used	black board and beamer, lectures and presentations, problem based teaching
Recommended literature	G.J. van Wylen and R.E. Sonntag, Fundamentals of Classical Thermodynamics, 3rd edition, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1985. J.P. Holman, Heat Transfer, McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math, 9th edition, 2001.
Comments	6 cp (3 cp - Engineering Thermodynamics; 3 cp - Heat Transfer)