After a successfully completed course, the student should:

1. Knowledge and understanding

Thermodynamics:

• define, explain and use fundamental concepts and relationships in classical thermodynamics: with focus on the first and second law of thermodynamics
• describe some of the important technological applications in relation to sustainable energy  development
• explain the physical principles of heat transfer (for conduction, radiation and convection)

Electricity:

• explain the origin and the effect of electrostatic and magnetostatic fields, including their interaction
• describe electrical components and explain their function in circuits
• explain the principles of alternating (AC) and direct (DC) current 

2. Competence and skills

Thermodynamics:

• apply the laws of thermodynamics for calculations on liquids and ideal gases in closed and open systems
• calculate the efficiency of thermodynamic cycles with applications on steam machines and heat pumps
• apply the physical principles of heat transfer (for conduction, radiation and convection) to calculate heat transport in various applications

Electricity

• analyze and measure circuits with resistors, capacitances and inductances
• analyze DC circuits, voltage drop and power calculations
• analyze simple AC circuits

3. Judgement and approach

• have the ability to estimate the plausibility of the obtained result
• describe in a general way, some applications for the phenomena discussed during the course
• Be able to argue from a scientific point of view and be able to discuss technological applications

Thermodynamics

Classical thermodynamics, state equations and properties of the ideal gas and real substances
The first and second law of thermodynamics
State changes and ideal thermodynamic cycles such as the Carnot, Otto, Diesel and Stirling cycle
Heat pumps, refrigerators and steam engines
Heat transfer

Electricity

Electrostatics and DC current
Magnetic forces and fields
Basic methods for analysis of linear electrical circuits.
Circuits with resistors and capacitors
Kirchhoff's laws, passive components
Digitization and electric measurements
Basic AC power
Analysis of L-R-C circuits
Examples of applications

The theoretical part of the course will be taught in form of lessons, including demonstrations and problem solving. In order to reach the aim of the course, the student is encouraged to attend the lessons, read the course literature and solve the recommended exercises.

The student will have the opportunity to develop their ability to work in groups during the two compulsory practical sessions. During these two sessions in the laboratory, the students will be able to improve their ability to plan, structure and execute the experiment, while further developing their computer skills by using software such as Excel for data analysis. A written report containing the results obtained during the practical sessions is required.

Written exam at the end of the course and compulsory midterm exam. Also, compulsory laboratory work with written reports summarizing the results from the practical sessions.

This course can not be included in any degree in combination with F0004T or W0012T