RF03 - Thermodynamics

Areas covered in this module:

• Laws
• Heat, Energy & Temperature
• Specific Heat & Specific Quantity
• Methods of Heat Transfer
• Measuring Temperature
• Summary
• Quiz

Topic Aim

To explain the first and second law of thermodynamics, the relationship between heat energy and temperature, specific heat & heat quantity, methods of heat transfer and temperature scales.

Topic Objectives

By the end of this topic you will be able to:

• Explain the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics
• Define the terms Sensible Heat, Latent Heat and Superheat
• Define and Calculate Enthalpy
• Define Specific Heat and Calculate the heat quantity of a substance required to bring about a specified temperature change
• Explain the heat transfer processes of Conduction, Convection and Radiation and how they differ
• Explain the units for measuring temperature and the concept of Absolute Temperature

Pre-requisite Study

None