SI1120 Thermodynamics, Basic Course 6.0 credits

Thermodynamics: energy estimation, ideal and real gas laws, kinetic gas theory, energy transport through conduction and radiation, entropy, the laws of thermodynamics, the Carnot cycle, heat engines and heat pumps. Physical models and validiy, dimensional analysis, estimation and error analysis.

After completing the course you should be able to 

• explain the concept of energy and how energy can be stored and converted.
• realize the importance of thermodynamics in everday phenomena
• be familiar with the power and limitations of thermodynamic models

Mandatory for first year students. Prerequisits: High-school physics and mathematics

-         Young & Freedman, University Physics, chapter 17-20

-         Grimvall, G., Basic skills in physics and engineering science, teoretisk fysik, KTH, 2010

-         Laboratory instructions.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TENA - Examination, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Written exam (TENA, 5hp), lab part (LAB1; 1 hp)

Mats Wallin

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.