PHYSICAL PROCESSES TECHNOLOGY
| Title | ΤΕΧΝΙΚΗ ΦΥΣΙΚΩΝ ΔΙΕΡΓΑΣΙΩΝ / PHYSICAL PROCESSES TECHNOLOGY |
| Code | 206 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Mechanical Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Agis Papadopoulos |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 20000345 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Mechanical Engineering
Registered students: 12
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Design and Structures | Elective Courses belonging to the other | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Industrial Management | Elective Courses belonging to the other | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2015 – 2016 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600028604
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600028604
- At the Website of the School:
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=7411
- Other: eclass
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
None
Learning Outcomes
Understanding the fundamentals of physical and more specifically thermal processes.
Understanding the principles of heat exchangers, boilers and steam generation facilities.
Studying the various types of heat exchangers and boilers used in industrial and building applications.
Performing a detailed design study of heat exchangers.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to mechanical and thermal processes. Principles of thermal trasmission.
Heat exchanger: description, classification, standarisation.
Steam boiler: description, dimensioning, fuel consupmtion, efficiency
Keywords
Mechanical and Thermal Processes, Steam boilers, Heat Exchanger
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
PC and projector use. Communication by means of e-learning platform and e-mails.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 130 | 4.3 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | ✓ | ||||
| Tutorial | ✓ | ||||
| Total | 130 | 4.3 |
Student Assessment
Description
Coursework and written exams as announced in the course's page.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Κωνσταντίνος Γ. Πασπαλάς, Εναλλάκτες θερμότητας, Εκδ. Τζιόλα, 2013, ISBN 978-960-418-439-2
Additional bibliography for study
Heat Transfer Enhancement of Heat Exchangers, Editors: S. Kakaç, A. E. Bergles, F. Mayinger, H. Yüncü, ISBN: 978-94-015-9159-1 (Online)
Last Update
11-02-2016
