Course Overview
Thermodynamics is the part of science that deals with changes in temperature and lays out the relationships between heat and work. It plays a vital role directly or indirectly in our daily lives. In a thermal power plant, for example, a steam driven engine rotates the steam turbine to drive an electrical generator and ultimately create the power we use for all our appliances. This module includes the fundamental concepts regarding energy, flow of heat or cooling properties, and also includes the “work done” concept.
Target Audience
Oil & Gas and Manufacturing Industries
Learning Objectives
- Define thermodynamics.
- Recognize the importance of thermodynamics in life.
- Describe the different types of energy.
- Explain the water cycle – from ice to vapor and from vapor to ice.
- All of us have seen water, ice, and vapor.
- Identify the commonly used units of energy and their relationship.
- Explain heat energy and different modes of its transfer.
- Explain the conversion of different forms of energy.
- Explain how work is done with change in energy.
- Explain the concept of energy efficiency.
- Explain the three states of matter with examples.
- Explain Boyle's Law.
- Describe Charles' Law Describe the concept of steam.
- Explain why steam is used in industry.
- Explain steam and its properties.
- Explain the laws of thermodynamics.
- Explain the principles of heat transfer and cooling.
