Abstract
An introduction to the basic concepts, principles and technology of thermodynamics, energy, fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
Syllabus
Energy sources, energy and the first law of thermodynamics Temperature, Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics, Pressure and Temperature Measurement Ideal Gas Laws and thermodynamic properties of materials Heat and heat transferViscosity, vapour pressure and cavitationHydrostatic forces on submerged plane surfaces, buoyancy Laminar/turbulent flows, Introduction to Bernoulli equation
Assessment items
1. Laboratory Report
2. Exam