Applied Thermodynamics

Education facts

Code: EMGA77

Instruction is in the form of lectures and classes as well as lab session opportunities. The course covers the following: \- temperature concept \- energy conversion \- thermodynamic theorems \- properties of pure substances \- ideal and real gases \- conversion between different phases of substances \- closed and open systems \- enthalpy concept- entropy concept \- probability distribution \- thermodynamic cycles \- heat pumps- gas- and steam power processes, e.g. Otto and Diesel engines, Sterling engine and Rankine cycle \- cooling processes \- state functions \- thermodynamic equilibrium \- reversible and irreversible processes \- thermodynamic pot \- absorption plants

Entry requirements

Registered for 15 ECTS credits of courses in Mathematics, or equivalent

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Applied Thermodynamics

  Karlstad University

  Karlstad

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 28 March 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %