Thermodynamics is a field of science that studies the interaction between different systems and the environment. The key issues include different forms of substance and energy, their flows and durability equations, of which the most important one is the first law of thermodynamics: that energy cannot be created or destroyed. The courses deal with basic physical phenomena, which can be applied to studying natural and industrial systems. In fact, technical thermodynamics and heat transfer courses are the most important basic courses in energy and environmental technology.
The Laboratory of Thermodynamics concentrates on basic research in the energy sector. The main research areas include:
- Development of new theoretical and numerical methods for modelling physical and chemical phenomena in different parts of the energy production chain.
- General technical and economical optimisation of energy systems.
- New technologies, materials and processes.
Contact:
Professor Pertti Sarkomaa