Coursecode: wb1425
Coursename: Thermodynamics of irreversible processes

DUT creditpoints: 2
ECTS creditpoints: 3

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology

Lecturer(s): Kuiken, dr.ir. G.D.C.

Tel.: 015-2782949

Catalog data:

Thermodynamics, irreversible processes, symmetry relations, Onsager Casimir reciprocity relations, cross effects, diffusion, rheology

Courseyear: 4
Semester: 2/2/0/0
Hours p/w: 2
Other hours: 2
Assessment: Oral
Assessm.period(s): By app.
(see academic calendar)

Prerequisites: Thermodynamics, continuum theory, statistical physics

Follow up: Rheology A, B.

Detailed description of topics:

Thermodynamics of irreversible processes aims for unification and generalization of the formulation of the equations describing systems with a linear constitution. The results apply often to quasi-linear systems. It unifies the formulations of the continuum theory used in many branches of physics and chemistry such as mechanics, fluid dynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, mass transport, and thermodynamics, and provides us with the equations of state needed to describe the transport processes discussed in interdisciplinary areas.

After the treatment of the general equations, the attendants may choose between a discussion of the reciprocity relations, diffusion or applications to rheology.

Course material:

References from literature:

Kuiken, G.D.C., "Thermodynamics of Irreversible Processes. Applications to Diffusion and Rheology", Wiley, 1994, 2nd printing February 1995. ISBN 0-471-94844-6.

Remarks (specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):

Goals:

Unification of continuum theory descriptions, including interaction of heat, electromagnetic fields, mass transport and relaxatio phenomena.

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