Special Topics in Thermodynamics
| Title | Εμβάθυνση στη Θερμοδυναμική / Special Topics in Thermodynamics |
| Code | KM107 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Chemical Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 20000770 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos CΗīmikṓn Mīchanikṓn (2021-2026
Registered students: 26
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | Winter | - | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600280208
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Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
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/1/600280208
- At the Website of the School:
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=8384
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
There are no prerequisities and any other condition
Learning Outcomes
Students attending this Cource will:
• be introduced to the basic concepts of Thermodynamics employed to analyze energy transition technologies and processes to mitigate climate change
• be introduced to the principles, thermodynamics and kinetics of electrochemical energy storage methods with emphasis on electrolysis and fuel cells
• understand the thermodynamic analysis of bioenergy and e-fuels production processes
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to energy transition and the role of hydrogen, alternative fuels and biofuels, Energy storage with emphasis on electrochemical methods, Thermodynamics and kinetics of electrochemical cells, Electrolysis and Fuel Cells (types, thermodynamic and electrochemical analysis, technical specifications and costs, etc), Thermodynamic analysis of biofuel and bioenergy production processes (thermochemical and biochemical processes), Alternative e-fuels (ammonia, methanol)
Keywords
Thermodynamics of energy processes, Electrochemical cells, Electrolysis cells, Fuel Cells, Bioenergy, e-fuels
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
Description
Use of presentation slides during lectures
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 41 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | ✓ | ||||
| Other / Others | 40 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 120 |
Student Assessment
Description
The evaluation of students will be held through written exams involving problems solution and replies in theoretical queries.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1) "Εισαγωγή στη Θερμοδυναμική", 9η Έκδοση, Smith J.M., Van Ness Hendrich., Abbott M. M., Swihart M. T., Ήργες Νίκος, Τσιακάρας Παναγιώτης (Επιστ. Επιμέλεια)
2) E. Gyftopoulos & G. Beretta “Thermodynamics: Foundations and Applications”
3) Burheim Odne Stokke, "Μηχανική Διεργασιών Αποθήκευσης Ενέργειας", Γεώργιος Μαρνέλλος (Μετάφραση, Επιστ. Επιμέλεια)
4) Κάρναβος Ν. Λάππας Α. Μαρνέλλος Γ., "ΒΙΟΚΑΥΣΙΜΑ, Αειφόρος Ενέργεια". Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα
Last Update
27-05-2025
