2007 - 2008 / Course descriptions / TF101398 Thermodynamics and fluid flow
TF101298 Mechanics
After completing the course, the students should be able to:1. know the properties of pure substances2. calculate ideal cirquits for heat engines and refrigerators 3. calculate power efficiency applied to analysis of engines4. know and apply methods of energy conservation5. explain the application of laws of energy to fluid flow6. understand the function of centrifugal pumps in pipelines7. calculate and construct a system’s total head curve8. know the methods of controling the flow rate from centrifugal pumps
Thermodynamics for heat enginesDefinitions and calculations for various circuit processesThermodynamics for steamCalculations for heat transmissionRefrigeration and the vapour compression systemHumid airCalculations for fluid flowCalculations for centrifugal pumps capasities
Lectures and exercises
3-hour written examinationItems allowed for examination: writing and drawing utensils, alphanumeric calculator and a table of mathematical formulae.With reference to STCW-95, chapter AII/2 and AIII/2, assessment will be focused on knowledge in thermodynamics and pump technics.