TECHNICAL PHYSICS

Course objectives

Objectives The course provides the students the basic knowledge of heat transfer, theoretical and applied thermodynamics, and acoustics. The main objective of the course is to specifically provide the students the methods to solve basic problems of heat transfer, applied thermodynamics, anc acoustics, as well as to sketch out analyses of complex problems of heat transfer engineering. Expected learning outcomes Knowledge: Knowledge of the physical aspects of the several heat transfer processes, of the laws of thermodynamics and the main thermodynamic direct and inverse cycles, as well as the fundamentals of acoustics. Ability: Ability to perform thermodynamic analyses of energy systems and to model and solve problems dealing with heat transfer typical of mechanical engineering applications.

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MASSIMO CORCIONE Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Programme Syllabus The course consists of 90 hours of lectures and exercises on the topics listed below, for a total of 9 ECTS. 1. Heat Transfer Steady and unsteady thermal conduction. Forced and free convection with laminar and turbulent flow. Friction factor and pressure drop. Heat transfer with phase change. Radiation heat transfer. Heat transmission across plane and cylindrical walls. Extended surfaces. Heat exchangers. Solar collectors. 2. Thermodynamics Thermodynamic systems and properties. Temperature. Work. Heat. First law of thermodynamics. Properties of a pure substance. First law of thermodynamics for open systems. Second law of thermodynamics. Thermodynamic cycles. Psychrometrics.
Prerequisites
Physics I, mandatory. It is additionally appropriate to have a basic knowledge of mathematical analysis and chemistry.
Books
1) M. Corcione, Note di Trasmissione del Calore, ed. CISU 2) Handouts in Italian edited by the teacher
Teaching mode
Traditional classroom lectures and exercises on the topics listed in the syllabus.
Frequency
Optional
Exam mode
Written test and subsequent oral examination. The written test consists of questions on both theory and applications. The written test will be evaluated taking into account both the learning outcomes and the expressive language skills. The oral test deals with the discussion of the written test and one or two of questions on the main topics. The oral test will be evaluated taking into account both the learning outcomes and the expressive language skills. The final evaluation will take into due account the results of both tests.
Lesson mode
Traditional classroom lectures and exercises on the topics listed in the syllabus.
  • Lesson code1015383
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • Coursecorso|33479
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year2nd year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDING-IND/10
  • CFU9
  • Subject areaIngegneria energetica