Thermofluid Dynamics
- Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
- Version
Version 1 of 26.02.2026.
- Module identifier
11B2347
- Module level
Bachelor
- Language of instruction
German
- ECTS credit points and grading
5.0
- Module frequency
winter and summer term
- Duration
1 semester
- Brief description
Thermal fluid dynamics deals with the various manifestations and transformations of energy and with the properties of matter that are closely linked to energy conversion. In this course, thermal fluid dynamics is defined as the general study of equilibrium states. In the interest of teaching the course content in a practice-oriented manner, technical cycle processes are covered in detail.
The discussion of work processes and their evaluation therefore takes up a large part of the module. Upon completion of the module, students will be familiar with the thermodynamic and fluid dynamic fundamentals for evaluating changes of state and processes and will be able to identify corresponding areas of application.
- Teaching and learning outcomes
1 Properties of fluids and concept of the continuum, ideal gas law
2 Hydrostatics
3 Steady-state flow processes and pipe flows
4 Bernoulli's equation for incompressible flows
5 The first and second laws of thermodynamics
6 Changes of state and equations of state
7 Cycle processes, power engines, and work machines
- 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 45 Lecture Presence - 15 Practice - 15 Laboratory activity - Lecturer independent learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 30 Preparation/follow-up for course work - 15 Study of literature - 30 Exam preparation -
- Graded examination
- Written examination
- Ungraded exam
- Field work / Experimental work
- Exam duration and scope
Graded examination:
- Written exam: see applicable study regulations,
Ungraded examination:
- Experimental work: 2-3 experiments
- Literature
- Baehr, H.-D.; Kabelac, S.: Thermodynamik: Grundlagen und technische Anwendungen, Springer Vieweg;
- Cengel, Y.: Introduction to Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, McGraw Hill Higher Education;
- Cerbe, G. ; Wilhelms, G.: Technische Thermodynamik: Theoretische Grundlagen
- Bohl, W.: Technische Strömungslehre. Vogel Verlag
- Böswirth, L.: Technische Strömungslehre. Vieweg
- Schade, H.; Kunz, E.: Strömungslehre. Walter de Gruyter
- Siekmann, H.E.: Strömungslehre. Springer Verlag
- Zirep, J.; Bühler, K.: Grundzüge der Strömungslehre. Vieweg Teubner Verlag.
- Applicability in study programs
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)
- Mechanical Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks
- Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks B.Sc. (01.03.2026)
- Aircraft and Flight Engineering
- Aircraft and Flight Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Automotive Engineering (Bachelor)
- Automotive Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Person responsible for the module
- Reckzügel, Matthias
- Teachers
- Reckzügel, Matthias
- Eck, Markus
- Schrader, Steffen