- Thermal science
Thermal science is the combined study of
thermodynamics ,fluid mechanics , andheat transfer . This umbrella-subject is typically designed for non-engineering students and functions to provide a general introduction to each of three coreheat -related subjects.Overview
Introductory subjects studied in thermal science generally are focused on
thermodynamics . These include studies of properties of pure substances, pressure-volume-temperature diagrams, theideal gas law ,heat and it relationship to work,heat transfer , thelaws of thermodynamics , engine andrefrigeration cycles, andcombustion .A second area of concern in thermal science is
fluid mechanics . These includefluid statics , fluid flows, i.e.laminar flow vs.turbulent flow , theBernoulli equation etc. The applicability of this area is piping networks, turbomachineries, airfoils...etc.The third area is
heat transfer . Applications include,heat exchangers ,heat engines , heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning, and cooling ofmicroelectronics .Intensive study of thermal sciences requires additional knowledge and experience in other areas such as experimental techniques and numerical or computational methods.
See also
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Thermal physics
*Mechanical engineering
*Chemical engineering
*Architectural engineering Sources
Potter, M. & Scott, E. (2003). "Thermal Sciences: An Introduction to Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer." New York: Thomson-Engineering. ISBN 0-534-38521-4
External links
* [http://thermalscience.vin.bg.ac.yu/ Thermal Science] - International Scientific Journal
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