Thermal Physics and HumidityLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student becomes familiar with the physical exploration of thermodynamics phenomena and learn the necessary fundamentals for advanced professional studies. The student develops his/her studying and problem solving skills required in learning of natural sciences. The student learns the analysis of thermal phenomena in the nature based on physical theories.

The student knows the physical laws behind technology systems, and is able to present reasoned solutions to problems.

Content

1. Thermal expansion
2. Thermal energy
3. Heat transfer
4. Humidity

Qualifications

Mechanics and fluids

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1. The student knows the underlying physical laws of thermal expansion and is able to solve simple thermal expansion problems.
2. The student knows qualitatively the concepts of thermal energy and is able to explain the energies of the phase transformation.
3. The student can explain the underlying physical laws of heat transfer.
4. Student can explain the underlying physical laws of concepts of humidity.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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2. The student is able to apply formulas of thermal energy and calculate the heat of transformations in different phase changes.

3. The student is able to calculate the heat flow at standard conditions in various heat transfers.

4. The student is able to calculate the humidity conditions in a given situation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

1. -

2. The student is able to apply fluently formulas of thermal energy and critically evaluate results.

3. The student is able to calculate heat flow in a multi-layer structure.

4. The student is able to present solutions to reduce humidity transfer and to calculate the amount of humidity transfers in different situations.