THERMODYNAMIC BASICS 2

Overview

Compentency

Understanding basic physical concepts used in engineering

Module type

basic module

Semester

winter

Site

Hyderabad

Language

English

Workload

60 hours course attendance; 90 hours self-study

Credit points

6

Recommended qualifications

none

Fluid Mechanics

Learning Outcome

After the successful participation in the course Fluid Mechanics the students are able to:

  • conduct conservation equations on fluid flow
  • implement fluid flow dimensional analysis on pressure losses and pumping power
    requirements

Content

  • Fundamental concepts of fluids and fluid statics
  • Basic equations:
    • conservation equations
    • momentum and mass balances
    • Bernoulli equation
  • Different flow types (laminar vs. turbulent)
  • Flow characteristics in ducts and pipes:
    • viscous flow
    • pressure loss calculation in pipes
    • calculation of pumping power requirements
  • Dimensional similarity

Details

  • Lecturer: K.V.Sharma
  • Teaching method: lecture
  • SWS: 2
  • Credit points: 3
  • Examination: written exam (90 min)

Material Science

Learning Outcome

After the successful participation in the course Material Science the students are able to:

  • perceive next generation photovoltaic and optoelectronics materials used in photovoltaic applications
  • interpret advanced membrane materials

Content

  • Electronic transport in semiconducting materials:
    • quantum wire and quantum dot nanostructures increasing PV technology efficiency
    • excitation, scattering and relaxation mechanisms
  • Advanced membrane materials
  • Fuel cell and batteries including polymers, ionic solids, and hybrid systems

Details

  • Lecturer: Ch.Anjamma
  • Teaching method: lecture
  • SWS: 2
  • Credit points: 3
  • Examination: written exam (90 min)