After finishing the course the students are able to:

• To identify and describe thermodynamic systems.
• Set up and solve equations of state for ideal gases, pure substances, and gas-steam-mixtures.
• Understand and draw state diagrams for ideal gases, pure substances, and gas-steam-mixtures.
• Apply the first law of thermodynamics to thermodynamic systems, e.g. to calculate the energy/energy-flow of a given thermodynamic processes.
• Apply the second law of thermodynamics to thermodynamic systems, e.g. to calculate the entropy/entropy-flow for a given thermodynamic process.
• To identify processes which are frequently occurring in a technical context and calculate corresponding thermodynamic values.
• To calculate energies/energy-flows of simple thermodynamic cycles for thermal engines and cooling units/ heat pumps for different working fluids.
• To identify and interpret simple problems in the field of heat transfer and calculate corresponding thermodynamic values.

• Equations of state for idealized and pure substances
• First law of thermodynamics
• Second law of thermodynamics
• Simple thermodynamic cycles
• Basics of gas- and gas-steam-mixtures (e.g. humid air)
• Simple problems in the field of heat transfer

For the assessment of performance written colloquiums with arithmetic examples and theory questions are demanded. If necessary, participants can also be invited to an oral survey.

Respectable knowledge of the fundamentals of arithmetic, differential, integral calculus, as well as about the physical dimensions and SI units.
Ability to handle Newtonian mechanics, balance of forces, mechanical work, within the scope of easy examples.