Course Contents:
- Analysis and modeling of complex thermal systems
- Computer simulation tools to implement thermal models and characterize system behavior
- Engineering economics in thermal system design and operation
- Basic optimization methods and competence in their application to thermal systems
- Component characterization and selection, design motivation criteria, economic and environmental considerations, creativity and synthesis in sustainable design
Course Organization:
- Language: All English (don’t worry, great opportunity to pick up some technical terms)
- Prerequisites: Desired: Thermodynamics 1, Heat Transfer, Heat and Mass Transfer or similar
- SoSe 2024: Lecture Part A (2 SWS), Practice Problems (1 SWS)
- WiSe 2024/25: Lecture Part B (2 SWS), Practice Problems (1 SWS)
- Credits: 6 LP, 1 written exam after Part B
Schedule and Location:
- Lecture: Tuesday, 8:30 – 10:00, Location HFT-TA 131
- Pract. Probl.: Thursday, 8:30 – 10:00 (every 2 weeks), Location HFT-TA 131
- First Meeting: April 16, 2024 at 8:30
Instructor:
- Prof. Stefan Elbel FG Wärmeübertragung und -wandlung
- Questions? elbel@tu-berlin.de
- Trainer/in: Stefan Elbel