Objectives of general skills

• Understand the theoretical and methodological fundamentals in arts, science, engineering and construction to solve problems involving these disciplines
• Identify, describe and explain the basic artistic, scientific and mathematical principles
• Identify, describe and explain the basic principles of engineering sciences and construction
• Understand laboratory techniques: testing, measuring, monitoring protocol, and security
• Select and thoroughly apply knowledge, methods and tools in arts, sciences, engineering sciences and construction to solve problems involving these disciplines
• Collaborate, work in a team
• Interact effectively with other students to carry out collaborative projects.
• Communicate in a structured way - visually, orally and in writing, in French and English - giving clear, accurate, and reasoned information
• Use several methods of written and graphic communication: text, tables, equations, sketches, maps, graphs, etc.
• Present analysis or experiment results in laboratory reports

UE's Learning outcomes

understand the basic concepts of Thermodynamics; establish and apply the calculation methods allowing the determination of thermodynamic properties and their variations for simple thermodynamic transformations; establish the mathematical expressions of iso-property curves in thermodynamic diagrams; use thermodynamic diagrams; apply the first and second laws of thermodynamics; understand and establish the energy principles of thermodynamic cycle machines establish and use the fluid phase equilibria equations for pure compounds and mixtures as well as chemical equilibria equations; apply the first and second law of thermodynamics to simple open systems; understand the working principles of thermodynamic machines (power engines, refrigeration machines and heat pumps), calculate their energy performances and understand the principles of improvement of their performances analyse complex energy processes and calculate their performances;

UE Content

Basic concepts; first and second laws of Thermodynamics; thermodynamic properties for pure compounds; thermodynamic diagrams; Liquid-vapour equilibria for mixtures; cryoscopy; solubility; chemical reactions; thermodynamic machines for energy conversion (principles), simple open systems. Simple open systems (compressors, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, mixture chambers, phase separators) Rankine machine for refrigeration applications and heat pumps Combustion engines

Prior experience

Engineering mathematics

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Written examination
• Quoted exercices

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Presentation and works
• Written examination

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Written examination