Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

These include:

• gas laws
• measurement of pressure and temperature
• mass and energy conservation and energy sources in the New Zealand context
• the mechanisms of heat transfer including the uses of heat exchangers.
  
  

What you will learn

The course will cover the following:

• Temperature and pressure measurement
• Gas laws and gas processes
• Thermal expansion
• Mass and energy conservation
• Change of phase Ice/water/steam
• Heating of solids, liquids and gases, specific heat
• Thermal efficiency and refrigeration
• Heat exchangers and heat Transfer
• Energy sources, generation in NZ.

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of thermodynamics principals for temperature, pressure, gas laws, thermal expansion, conservation of energy, change of phase, heating and thermal efficiency
• Apply thermodynamics principals to practical applications for air compressors, refrigeration, heat exchanger, and solar collectors
• Calculate rates of heat transfer through multiple layers and combined modes
• Evaluate and compare the sources on energy in NZ.

Laboratory requirements

This course includes a two and a half day laboratory workshop, which is an essential part of this course. This may require travel to a provider outside your region which you will be responsible for covering the cost of.

Your lecturer/tutor will confirm the specific dates during the first week of the course.

Assessment

• 50% internal assessment
• 50% exam, which you need to complete in person.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

• Access to a laptop or desktop computer
• Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

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