Thermodynamics
- Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
- Version
Version 1 of 19.12.2025.
- Module identifier
11B2103
- Module level
Bachelor
- Language of instruction
German
- ECTS credit points and grading
5.0
- Module frequency
only summer term
- Duration
1 semester
- Brief description
Thermodynamics deals with various forms of energy and its conversion. The properties of substances and classic thermodynamic cycles are explored in greater depth.
- Teaching and learning outcomes
Thermal state variables and their interrelationships.
The first and second laws of thermodynamics.
Thermodynamic cycle processes of gases and their evaluation.
- Overall workload
The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").
- Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 60 Lecture - Lecturer independent learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 40 Preparation/follow-up for course work - 30 Exam preparation - 20 Work in small groups -
- Graded examination
- Written examination or
- oral exam or
- Oral presentation, with written elaboration
- Remark on the assessment methods
The examiners choose the type of examination from the options provided and inform the students at the beginning of the semester.
- Exam duration and scope
Written examination: see the applicable study regulations
Oral examination: see the applicable General Part of the Examination Regulations (ATPO)
Presentation: approx. 20-30 minutes, accompanying paper: approx. 5-10 pages
- Recommended prior knowledge
Mathematics, Physics
- Knowledge Broadening
After completing the module, students will be familiar with thermal and caloric state variables and will be able to formulate their relationships using the example of the ideal gas. They understand simple laws and limits of energy conversion.
- Knowledge Understanding
After completing the module, students will be able to calculate the changes in the state of gases and the energy conversions in technical processes such as combustion engines, refrigeration machines, heat pumps or compressors under idealised conditions.
- Application and Transfer
Graduates evaluate multiplied cycle processes by efficiency levels.
- Communication and Cooperation
Graduates discuss the limits of the utilization of heat.
- Literature
1. Cerbe, G.; Wilhelms, G.: Technische Thermodynamik, Carl Hanser Verlag; Auflage 19, 2021
2. Wilhelms, G.: Übungsaufgaben Technische Thermodynamik, Carl Hanser Verlag, Auflage 7, 2022
3. Baehr, H.-D.; Kabelac, S.: Thermodynamik, Springer Vieweg 2016
4. Dehli, M.; Doering, E.; Schedwill, H.; Dehli, H.: Grundlagen der Technischen Thermodynamik, Springer Vieweg, Auflage 10, 2023
- Applicability in study programs
- Power, Environmental and Process Engineering
- Power, Environmental and Process Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Person responsible for the module
- Schweers, Elke
- Teachers
- Schweers, Elke