In the Technical Thermodynamics laboratory, practical experiments are carried out on the topics of energy balance, state properties of liquids (e.g. liquid water) and gases (e.g. air from the environment), heat and mass transfer and the calculation of power plant processes.
The technical thermodynamics laboratory serves to deepen and illustrate the material from the lectures on technical thermodynamics. For this purpose, state variables such as pressure and temperature as well as volume flow, speed and work output are measured in order to calculate further variables using a suitable equation, e.g. a heat flow that has been transferred.
The practical experiments in the laboratory take place in addition to the lecture content during the respective semester. Experiments on energy balance and heat and mass transfer are carried out in the basic course of study in Energy and Environmental Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. In the specialization course, energy engineers complete further experiments on the topics of changes in the state of moist air and circular process calculations. In the Master's degree course, the state behavior of fluids (liquid or gas) is practically investigated when determining the critical point of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
In order to understand the processes during a practical experiment, the theoretical knowledge from the lecture on the respective subject area must be available. Therefore, prior knowledge is first tested and, if necessary, supplemented in a written introductory colloquium and subsequent discussion. The students then carry out the respective experiment on their own responsibility. The supervising laboratory engineer will specify the default values and settings to be set on the respective test stand. After recording all the required measured values, the evaluation and preparation of a report takes place at home.
Various test rigs for balancing with the I. and II. Theorem of thermodynamics, Convective heat transfer trainer, Climatic distance trainer, Measuring apparatus for determining the critical point of sulphur hexafluoride
No separate registration is required for the laboratory practicals. They are scheduled according to the timetable.
House Z VII, Rooms 50/51
