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Thermodinamics of Processes

Objectives

Knowledge: Concept learning related to basic Thermodynamics and aspects of Thermodynamics relevant to Material Science; Correct Physics terminology; Introduction to metrology (measurement, data analysis; uncertainties); Familiarization with instrumentation.

General characterization

Code

12692

Credits

6.0

Responsible teacher

António Alberto Dias

Hours

Weekly - 5

Total - 63

Teaching language

Português

Prerequisites

Approval in the subjects "Análise Matemática I" and "Física I" is recommended.

Bibliography

Introduction to the Thermodynamics of Materials, David R. Gaskell, Taylor & Francis ed. Fundamentals of Physics; Halliday/Resnick/Walker
Notes on Thermodynamics

Teaching method

The course is divided into two components: theoretical and practical. Theoretical classes take place in 2 weekly sessions of 1.5h/1h and include problem solving. The practical classes, with a workload of 2 hours every two weeks, are divided into problem classes and laboratory classes. In the first, some problems of the series are performed, as well as, in two moments of evaluation, two problems for grade.
In laboratory classes, experimental work is carried out in order to monitor and verify physical phenomena and processes described in theoretical classes and to develop skills in laboratory setup and experimentation. In addition to the problems for grades and the reports to which a practical grade will correspond, students take two assessment tests and/or an exam to obtain a theoretical grade. The final grade is given by the sum of 70% of the theoretical grade and 30% of the practical grade.

Evaluation method

See portuguese version

Subject matter

Thermodynamics Concepts and Ideal Gases.
First Law of Thermodynamics.
Second and Third Law of Thermodynamics.
Thermodynamic Potentials.
Thermodynamics of Processes.
Thermodynamic Behaviour of Gases.
Thermodynamic Behaviour of Solutions.
Thermodynamic Equilibrium in Multicomponent Systems.