Reza S. Abhari: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2012 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Reza S. Abhari |
| Field | Aerothermodynamik |
| Address | Professur f. Aerothermodynamik ETH Zürich, ML J 35 Sonneggstrasse 3 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 26 91 |
| rabhari@lec.mavt.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Mechanical and Process Engineering |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151-0123-00L | Experimental Methods for Engineers | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | T. Rösgen, R. S. Abhari, K. Boulouchos, M. Mazzotti, D. J. Norris, H.‑M. Prasser, P. Rudolf von Rohr, A. Steinfeld | |
| Abstract | The course presents an overview of measurement tasks in engineering applications. Different concepts for the acquisition, storage and processing of typical measurement quantities are introduced. Laboratory exercises from different application areas (especially in thermofluidics and process engineering) expand the theoretical foundations introduced in class. | ||||
| Learning objective | Introduction to questions of measurement techniques, with particular emphasis on thermo-fluids. Presentation of various classic sensor technologies and analytical procedures. Study of various applications in the laboratory. | ||||
| Content | Structure of measurement techniques - assignment Measurable dimensions: physical level (Electrical noise) Sampling, quantification, filtering Measurement of mechanical dimensions Measurement of thermodynamic dimensions Measuring in flows Measurement of process engineering process parameters. | ||||
| Literature | Holman, J.P. "Experimental Methods for Engineers", McGraw-Hill 2001, ISBN 0-07-366055-8 Eckelmann, H. "Einführung in die Strömungsmesstechnik", Teubner 1997, ISBN 3-519-02379-2 | ||||
| 151-0203-00L | Turbomachinery Design | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | R. S. Abhari, N. Chokani, B. Ribi | |
| Abstract | Introduction to the understanding of a broad range of turbomachinery devices. Learn the steps of turbomachinery design. | ||||
| Learning objective | Understand the principles, and learn the design procedures and the behaviour of turbomachines. | ||||
| Content | Diese Vorlesung beschreibt die Grundlagen des Designs von Turbomaschinen (Turbinen und Verdichtern). Dazu werden zunächst die theoretischen Grundlagen vertieft erarbeitet. Ausgehend von den thermodynamischen Grundlagen werden Verlustkorrelationen und -Mechanismen behandelt. Diese Grundlagen führen zu einem Verständnis des 3D Design der Turbomaschinen. Im zweiten Teil der Vorlesung wird das Verhalten der Turbomaschinen bei veränderten Betriebsbedingungen dargestellt. Ebenfalls behandelt werden mechanische Fragestellungen des Turbomaschinenbaus wie z.B. Vibrationen, Lagerbelastungen und auftretende Spannungen in den Bauteilen. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Lecture notes | ||||
| 151-0243-00L | New Enterprises for Engineers | 4 credits | 3G | R. S. Abhari, E. Achtmann | |
| Abstract | Transforming Needs to opportunities for new technology enterprises. - Links between entrepreneurship and product development/engineering. - Sales, marketing, financing, and growth. Detailed Plans and execution. - Survival through cash flow management. - Human issues in new enterprise - Alignment of interests. - Transition of enterprises along growth path - http://www.NEFE.ethz.ch | ||||
| Learning objective | Transforming Needs to Business Enterprises Goals of the course: - Propose the role of Needs-Driven Opportunities for new technology enterprises - Explore links between entrepreneurship and engineering; such as problem solving, planning, system analysis, can-do attitude! - Making it happen- through sales, marketing, planning, staffing, implementation, financing, and growth. Detailed Plans and execution - Survival (and success) through cash flow management - Explore the human issues in any new enterprise - Alignment of interests between providers of value (founders and staff, VC’s) and the providers of capital (Angels, VC’s, Corporation) - Transformations of enterprises along growth path | ||||
| Content | Approach: Weekly lectures including discussions of international case studies Exercises to develop and present modules of new plans Extensive class interactions capped with presentation by each (group) student of new enterprise plan Please see http://www.NEFE.ethz.ch | ||||
| Lecture notes | Course material will be communicated to the students prior to the start of each class for download. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | This course is primarily for engineering and natural science students at all levels who are interested in participating in the initiation or growth of a new enterprise. The new enterprise could be stand -alone start up or a new business unit for an existing enterprise. The class is practical in nature but emphasizes the basic understanding of the parameters that significantly contribute to the success of a new enterprise. It will be highly interactive with special selected guests from Selected guests from; companies founder, venture capital and business angel, and large corporation executive. Class attendance and active participation is required. | ||||
| 151-0261-00L | Thermodynamics III | 3 credits | 2V + 1U | R. S. Abhari, A. Steinfeld | |
| Abstract | Technical applications of engineering thermodynamics. Extension of thermodynamical fundamentals taught in Thermodynamics I and II. | ||||
| Learning objective | Understand and apply thermodynamic principles and processes for use in a range of cycles used commonly in practice. | ||||
| Content | Radiation Heat Transfer, Heat Exchangers, Ideal Gas Mixtures & Psychrometry, Steam Processes, Gas Power Processes, Internal Combustion Engines, Gas Turbine Processes, Refrigeration & Heat Pumps | ||||
| 151-0906-00L | Frontiers in Energy Research | 2 credits | 2S | M. Mazzotti, R. S. Abhari, G. Andersson, J. Carmeliet, M. Filippini | |
| Abstract | PhD students at ETH Zurich working in the broad area of energy present their research to their colleagues, to their advisors and to the scientific community. | ||||
| Learning objective | Knowledge of advanced research in the area of energy. | ||||
| Content | PhD students at ETH Zurich working in the broad area of energy present their research to their colleagues, to their advisors and to the scientific community. Every week there are two presentations, each structured as follows: 15 min introduction to the research topic, 15 min presentation of the results, 15 min discussion with the audience. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Slides will be distributed. | ||||
| 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 | ||||