Thermodynamic Basics 2

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

Unique module numberETechn-9510-M
Module number / codeP-JNTUH-02
Module nameThermodynamic Basics 2
Type of moduleCompulsory module
Learning outcomes, acquired competencies and qualification goals

After the successful participation in the course Fluid Mechanics the students are able to

  • conduct conservation equations on fluid flow,
  • implement fluid flow dimensional analysis on pressure losses and pumping power requirements.

After the successful participation in the course Material Science the students are able to

  • perceive next generation photovoltaic and optoelectronics materials used in photovoltaic applications,
  • interpret advanced membrane materials.
Course typesVLmP (2 SWS), VLmP (2 SWS)
Content

Fluid Mechanics

  • Fundamental concepts of fluids and fluid statics
  • Basic equations:
    • conservation equations
    • momentum and mass balances
    • Bernoulli equation
  • Different flow types (laminar vs. turbulent)
  • Flow characteristics in ducts and pipes:
    • viscous flow
    • pressure loss calculation in pipes
    • calculation of pumping power requirements
  • Dimensional similarity

Material Science

  • Electronic transport in semiconducting materials:
    • quantum wire and quantum dot nanostructures increasing PV technology efficiency
    • excitation, scattering and relaxation mechanisms
  • Advanced membrane materials
  • Fuel cell and batteries including polymers, ionic solids, and hybrid systems
Title of coursesFluid Mechanics
Material Science
Teaching and learning methodslecture (Fluid Mechanics)
lecture (Material Science)
Usabilitiy in other programs
Duration1 Semester
Frequency of module offerannually in winter semester
Teaching languageEnglish
Recommended (knowledge) prerequisites
Required prerequisites for participationnone
Student workload180 hours (60 h course attendance; 120 h self-study)
Required course worknone
Prerequisites for examination(s)none
Module examination(s)Examination P1: Fluid Mechanics - written exam (90 min)
Grade weighting P1: 50%
Examination P2: Material Science - written exam (90 min)
Grade weighting P2: 50%
Credit points (ECTS)6 cp
Teaching unitElektrotechnik
Responsible personProf. Naik
Lecturer(s)K.V.Sharma, Ch.Anjamma
Media usedblack board and beamer, lectures and presentations
Recommended literature
  • Lecture notes on Fluid Mechanics and Material Science.
Comments

6 cp (3 cp - Fluid Mechanics; 3 cp - Material Science)