Dimos Poulikakos: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2012 |
| Name | Prof. em. Dr. Dimos Poulikakos |
| Field | Thermodynamics |
| Address | Energy Science Center (ESC) ETH Zürich, ML J 36 Sonneggstrasse 3 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| dpoulikakos@ethz.ch | |
| URL | http://www.ltnt.ethz.ch |
| Department | Mechanical and Process Engineering |
| Relationship | Professor emeritus |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151-0051-00L | Thermodynamics I | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | D. Poulikakos | |
| Abstract | Introduction to the fundamentals of technical thermodynamics. | ||||
| Learning objective | Introduction to the fundamentals of technical thermodynamics. | ||||
| Content | 1. Konzepte und Definitionen 2. Der erste Hauptsatz, der Begriff der Energie und Anwendungen für geschlossene Systeme 3. Eigenschaften reiner kompressibler Substanzen, quasistatische Zustandsänderungen 4. Elemente der kinetischen Gastheorie 5. Der erste Hauptsatz in offenen Systemen - Energieanalyse in einem Kontrollvolumen 6. Der zweite Hauptsatz - Der Begriff der Entropie 7. Nutzbarkeit der Energie - Exergie 8. Thermodynamische Beziehungen für einfache, kompressible Substanzen. | ||||
| Lecture notes | vorhanden | ||||
| Literature | M.J. Moran and H. Shapiro, Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, 6th edition, John Wiley and Sons, 2007. H.D. Baehr, Thermodynamik, 13. Auflage, Springer Verlag, 2006. | ||||
| 151-0052-AAL | Thermodynamics II  Does not take place this semester. Enrolment only for MSc students who need this course as an additional requirement | 4 credits | 9R | K. Boulouchos, D. Poulikakos | |
| Abstract | Introduction to the Thermodynamics of reactive systems and to the fundamentals of heat transfer | ||||
| Learning objective | Introduction to the theory and to the bases of the technical thermodynamics. Main focus: Heat transfer | ||||
| Content | General mechanisms of heat transfer. Introduction to heat conductivity. Stationary 1-D and 2-D heat conduction. Instationary conduction. Convection. Forced convection - flow around and through bodies. Natural convection. Evaporation (boiling) and condensation. Heat radiation. Combined heat transfer | ||||
| Literature | F.P. Incropera, D.P. DeWitt, T.L. Bergman, and A.S. Lavine, Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, John Wiley & Sons, 6th edition, 2006. M.J. Moran, H.N. Shapiro, Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, John Wiley & Sons, 2007. | ||||
| 151-0235-00L | Thermodynamics of Novel Energy Conversion Technologies | 4 credits | 3G | D. Poulikakos, S. Jung | |
| Abstract | In the framework of this course we will look at a broad spectrum of novel energy conversion processes which are not based on the heat-power-conversion. Especially the production of electrical energy without using mechanical work will be covered. | ||||
| Learning objective | This course deals with novel energy conversion and storage systems such as fuel cells and micro-fuel cells, batteries, hydrogen production and storage, plasmonics and photovoltaics. The focus of the course is on the physics and basic understanding of those systems as well as their real-world applications. | ||||
| Content | Part 1: Fundamentals: - Thermodynamic overview and exergy analysis; - Thermodynamics of multi-component-systems (mixtures) and phase equilibrium; - Electrochemistry; Part 2: Novel energy conversion and storage systems: - batteries and accumulators; - fuel cells and micro fuel cells (fundamentals, fabrication, modelling, and applications); - hydrogen production and storage, Fuel reforming; - Plasmonics and photovoltaics. | ||||
| Lecture notes | available (ca. 200 pages in English) | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The course will be given in English: 1- Weekly exercises, each includes 1 or 2 questions which should be solved and returned at the specified due dates. Exercices count as 15% of the final grade. 2- One programming mini-project which should be finished at the specified due date. It counts as 5% of the final grade. 4- Final exam: Written exam during the regular examination session. It counts as 80% of the final grade. | ||||
| 151-0255-00L | Energy Conversion and Transport in Biosystems | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | V. Kurtcuoglu, D. Poulikakos | |
| Abstract | Theory and application of energy conversion at the cellular level. Understanding of the basic features governing fluid transport in the principal fluidic systems of the human body. Connection of characteristics and patterns from other fields of engineering to biofluidics. Heat and mass transport processes within the human body and relation to biomedical technologies. | ||||
| Learning objective | Theory and application of energy conversion at the cellular level. Understanding of the basic features governing fluid transport in the principal fluidic systems of the human body. Connection of characteristics and patterns from other fields of engineering to biofluidics. Heat and mass transport processes within the human body and relation to biomedical technologies. | ||||
| Content | Heat and mass transfer models for the transport of thermal energy and chemical species in the human body. Physiology, pathology and biomedical intervention based on extreme temperatures (medical laser, tissue freezing and cryotherapy.) Introduction to the main fluidic systems of the human body (arterial, cerebrospinal etc.). Description of the functionality of these systems and of analytical experimental and computational techniques for understanding their operation. Introduction of bioengineering approaches for the treatment of common pathogenic conditions of these systems. Introduction to cell metabolism, cellular energy transport and cellular thermodynamics. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Script as well as additional material in the form of hand-outs will be distributed. | ||||
| Literature | Lecture notes and references therein | ||||
| 151-0267-00L | Principles and Engineering Applications of Molecular Dynamics Simulations | 4 credits | 3G | D. Poulikakos, M. Hu | |
| Abstract | In this course we offer principles and engineering applications of molecular dynamics simulation (MD), which is one of the powerful methods in the computational study of engineering processes and materials and uniquely provides insight and information of systems on small, sub-continuum scales. | ||||
| Learning objective | The goal of this course is to provide an overview of the foundations of classical molecular dynamics simulations, to discuss some practical aspects of the method, and to provide several specific engineering applications. Through this course students will grasp the general concepts of the state-of-the-art molecular dynamics simulation and learn how to apply it to various types of research, in science and engineering. To facilitate the understanding of MD techniques effectively and efficiently, both free and own-written codes will be used and the results compared during the exercises in the form of small projects. The student performance will be assessed by the small projects during the course and a presentation of independent (bigger) project at the end of the course. | ||||
| Content | I. Principle of Molecular Dynamics Simulation - Introduction/Historical Background - Classical Mechanics - Brief Discussion on Statistical Mechanics - Practical Aspects (Algorithm, Calculation of Desired Properties) - Large-scale Parallel Techniques II. Engineering Application of Molecular Dynamics Simulation - Mechanical deformation Simple Tension/Compression Complex Deformation: Dislocation, Noncrystalline - Thermal Science Thermal Properties of Materials Nanoscale Heat Transfer Ablation/Nucleation Dynamics - Biological Systems Folding/Unfolding of Proteins Water Dynamics upon Confinement in Biological System | ||||
| Lecture notes | Class notes and handouts | ||||
| Literature | M. P. Allen, D. J. Tildesley. Computer Simulation of Liquids. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1987 | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Programming (in any language) experience is preferable. | ||||
| 151-1053-00L | Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics  | 0 credits | 2K | L. Kleiser, R. S. Abhari, K. Boulouchos, P. Jenny, P. Koumoutsakos, C. Müller, H. G. Park, D. Poulikakos, H.‑M. Prasser, T. Rösgen, A. Steinfeld | |
| Abstract | Current advanced research activities in the areas of thermo- and fluid dynamics are presented and discussed, mostly by external speakers. | ||||
| Learning objective | Knowledge of advanced research in the areas of thermo- and fluid dynamics | ||||