This course synthesizes thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics, mirroring the complexities of real-life thermal-fluid systems. In this module, the emphasis will be on the fundamentals of thermodynamics and hydrostatics.
This introductory course is designed to explore the vast field of thermal-fluids engineering, focusing on the interplay between thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics within various practical applications like energy conversion and computer cooling. The comprehensive approach adopted in this curriculum facilitates a deeper understanding and ability to design effective thermal-fluid systems.
Understanding the fundamentals such as the first and second laws of thermodynamics, hydrostatics, and the ideal gas model forms the foundation of this course. Initially modeled on MIT's class 2.005, this part educates on the critical principles that govern thermal fluid systems' behavior and performance in engineering.
Students should have a robust understanding of undergraduate-level physics, especially classical mechanics, and should be comfortable with multivariable calculus, including differentiation and integration.
The course is essential for undergraduate students in fields like mechanical, nuclear, aerospace, and chemical engineering, as well as professionals in these areas looking to enhance or refresh their knowledge base.
Skills acquired from this course can be directly applied in designing and improving systems in energy sectors, automotive and aerospace engineering, and environmental management, among others.
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This course synthesizes thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics, mirroring the complexities of real-life thermal-fluid systems. In this module, the emphasis will be on the fundamentals of thermodynamics and hydrostatics.
Based on 5.601 Thermodynamics I, this course introduces learners to fundamental concepts in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Learners will develop an understanding of fundamental thermodynamic principles and how they arise from molecular scale system properties.
Learn the fundamental principles underlying fluid dynamics; including the kinematics of deformation, hydrostatics & buoyancy, inviscid flow and the application of Bernoulli’s theorems, as well as applications of control volume analysis for more complex problems of engineering interest.
