Thermodynamics 2 and Fluid Mechanics

-Energy quality; laws of thermodynamics, exergy, efficiencies, thermodynamic losses
-Psychrometry; definitions, diagram, processes
-Pipe and channel flow; Bernoulli's equation, laminar/turbulent flow, pressure drop, sizing
-Pumps/fans; pump characteristics, pump performance, parallel and series operation, cavitation
-Heat transport; Conduction, convection, radiation, thermal resistance, thermal transmittance (U-value)
-Heat exchangers; area, effectiveness
-Combustion; chemical reactions, stoichiometry, heating value, excess air, environment

Knowledge
The candidate has knowledge of
-Energy quality and exergy
-Properties of moist air
-Laminar and turbulent pipe flow
-Working principles of pumps and fans
-Pump cavitation
-Heat transfer through conduction, convection and radiation
-Working principles of heat exchangers
-Combustion reactions and heating values
Skills
The candidate can
-Calculate thermodynamic losses and efficiencies for simple thermodynamics processes
-Use the Mollier diagram for moist air
-Design fundamental processes for air conditioning
-Use Bernoulli's equation
-Calculate pressure drop in pipes, and size pipes and channels
-Use pump diagrams and calculate necessary pump performance
-Calculate thermal resistance and thermal transmittance for different constructions
-Calculate necessary heat exchanger area and heat exchanger effectiveness
-Balance combustion reactions
General competence
The candidate can
-Understand consequences of the laws of thermodynamics, including opportunities and limitations, both in general and for HVAC applications in particular

- Forelesninger, øvinger og laboratorieøvinger.
- Obligatoriske aktiviteter: 2/3 av utleverte øvinger må være godkjent. Alle laboratorieøvinger må være godkjent.