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Thermodynamic applications of Applied thermodynamics33906/2144/2122/1/61
Study guide

Thermodynamic applications of Applied thermodynamics

33906/2144/2122/1/61
Academic year 2021-22
Is found in:
  • Associate Degree of HVAC systems, programme stage 1
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • credit contract.
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Vyncke Dirk
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: This course unit is eligible for tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Learning outcomes (list)

The associate reads and interprets electrical, thermodynamic, hydraulic and aerological as well as simple P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) schemes and drawings and consults technical information, also in at least one foreign language.
The student applies the theoretical links between various SI quantities.
The student uses the unities of the various SI quantities.
The student calculates the necessary heat for the heating/cooling/changing of the phase of a substance.
The student keeps the three forms of heat transfer separate.
The student outlines the construction of a simple cooling circuit and heat pump.
The student constructs a pressure-enthalpy diagram of a simple cooling cycle.
The student finds a connection between the physical quantities in a simple cooling circuit.
The student constructs a pressure-capacity diagram of a status change of an ideal gas.
The student explains the term "coefficient of performance" (COP) of a cooling device/ heat pump.
The student explains the functioning of the direct expanse system by means of the log p-h diagram.

Study material (list)

Mandatory€ 53,10
  • Author: Wellekens B.

Educational organisation (list)

Exam duration
Estimated time for testing2,00 hours
Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials24,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours52,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearContinuous skills assessment hands off (Permanent evaluation)70,00
Academic yearContinuous test assessment (Permanent evaluation)30,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge test30,00
2nd examination periodSkills assessment hands off70,0020% Taak in te dienen voor aanvang van het examen. 50% Examen.