Admission Requirements
Prior knowledge of Analyse 1 (NA), Analyse 2 (NA) and Statistical Physics 1
Description
In this course you develop a Physicist's toolkit to understanding (sustainable) energy resources: You get a working knowledge of Thermodynamics and you are introduced to Hydrodynamics.
The fundamentals of the course would appeal to the theoretically inclined: the Thermodynamics is presented in its theoretical framework (with proofs and derivations where applicable); the Hydrodynamics equation are derived, examined in limiting cases and solved for simple set-ups. However, the emphasis is in making these tractable and on applying them to representative problems (in lectures and exercises) and to one of the most pressing challenges facing society, that of sustainable energy (in project work).
In particular, the course tackles:
the fundamentals of Thermodynamics and how these apply to energy extraction (e.g., efficiencies of heat engines and forms of energy)
the hydrodynamic equations and their simplified versions that are applicable to power from wind and water.
energy transport (conduction, convection, radiation)
Further, there is room for a special topic among: waves, stellar structure or a suitable topic of interest suggested by the class.
The material is treated in lectures and exercise classes. You apply the framework to a sustainable energy source in a group project.
Course objectives
Upon successful completion of the course you will be able to
State the Thermodynamic laws and apply them to classical thermal cycle problems
Derive and apply Thermodynamic relations to describe gasses
Analyze and characterize fluid flows and work out problems of elementary hydrodynamics
Use dimensional analysis to gain insight into hydrodynamic equations and different energy sources and energy conversion systems.
Calculate the energy efficiency of energy conversion stages.
Use Thermodynamic potentials, derive and apply Maxwell's relations
Have an understanding of the phase transitions of water
Analyse the TD cycles based on phase transitions
Calculate energy gains from energy sources.
Calculate energy losses due to different transport mechanisms.
Make estimates of resources requirements of different energy extraction technologies.
Evaluate the merit of different energy sources based on quantitative comparisons.
Transferable skills
You will
Work in groups.
Work on a project (case study) unsupervised, to clear goals, plan and deadlines
Identify relevant trade literature and use it selectively
Prepare a report of an analysis
Present the report in class
Create a exam-type question/problem on the topics of the course.
Timetable
Schedule
For detailed information go to Timetable in Brightspace
You will find the timetables for all courses and degree programmes of Leiden University in the tool MyTimetable (login). Any teaching activities that you have sucessfully registered for in MyStudyMap will automatically be displayed in MyTimeTable. Any timetables that you add manually, will be saved and automatically displayed the next time you sign in.
MyTimetable allows you to integrate your timetable with your calendar apps such as Outlook, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and other calendar apps on your smartphone. Any timetable changes will be automatically synced with your calendar. If you wish, you can also receive an email notification of the change. You can turn notifications on in ‘Settings’ (after login).
For more information, watch the video or go the the 'help-page' in MyTimetable. Please note: Joint Degree students Leiden/Delft have to merge their two different timetables into one. This video explains how to do this.
Mode of Instruction
See Brightspace
Course load
6EC equivalent to 168 hours
Assessment method
Exam (70%); project work (case study, report, and presentation) (30%)
Reading list
Lecture notes.
Registration
As a student, you are responsible for registering on time, i.e. 14 days before the start of the course. This can be done via Mystudymap. You do this twice a year: once for the courses you want to take in semester 1 and once for the courses you want to take in semester 2. Please note: late registration is not possible.
Registration for courses in the first semester is possible from July; registration for courses in the second semester is possible from December. For more information, see this page
In addition, it is mandatory for all students to register for exams. This can be done up to and including 10 calendar days prior to the exam or up to five calendar days in case of a retake exam. You cannot participate in the exam or retake without a valid registration in My Studymap.
Contact
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