Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics (FYS200)
The subject gives a basic introduction to thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
Course description for study year 2025-2026
Facts
Course code
FYS200
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Time table
Content
Pressure, temperature and ideal gases. Phases of matter, phase transitions and phase diagrams. Energy conservation and the first law of thermodynamics. Work, heat, internal energy and enthalpy in open and closed systems. Irreversible processes, entropy and the second law of thermodynamics. Cyclic processes, heat engines, refrigerators and heat pumps. Fluid properties, surface tension and viscosity. Fluid statics, buoyancy. Fluid kinematics, momentum and power in fluid flow. Stationary incompressible flow. Lift and drag.
Learning outcome
After having completed this course the student should be able to:
- Use phase diagrams for pure substances.
- Analyze simple open and closed systems using the first and second law of thermodynamics, continuity equation, impulse-momentum theorem and equations of motion.
- Understand the basic properties of fluids such as surface tension, buoyancy, viscosity, laminar and turbulent flow.
- Analyze simple flow problems using the energy and momentum equations.
Required prerequisite knowledge
One of the following alternatives:
MAT200 Mathematical Methods 2
MAT210 Real Analysis
MAT200 Mathematical Methods 2
MAT210 Real Analysis
Recommended prerequisites
FYS100 Mechanics
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 5 Hours | Letter grades | No printed or written materials are allowed. Approved basic calculator allowed |
Exam is with pen and paper
Coursework requirements
Compulsory assignments (4 assignments), 2 obligatory hand-ins
- The lab part consists of 4 tasks worked out individually.
- Each studentattends one 3-hour lab session.
- The lab sessions take place during one week in the second half of the semester.
- Attendance in the lab is obligatory.
- Lab reports are worked out in a python notebook and handed in individually.
The two obligatory hand-ins are to be delivered in the first half of the semester. These must be submitted within a given deadline and approved by the teacher. The approval will be only valid for two years.
Course teacher(s)
Course teacher:
Ioana Andreea NesCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Ioana Andreea NesCourse coordinator:
Eva RaulsHead of Department:
Bjørn Henrik AuestadMethod of work
6 hours of lectures and 2 hours of exercise classes per week. One concentrated laboratory part (4 assignments) during a single week in the second half of the semester. There are no exercise classes during the lab weeks.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Thermodynamics (BIT130_1) | 5 |
| Fluid Mechanics (BIT260_1) | 5 |
| Physics for data/electro (RED102_1) | 2.5 |
| Physics for data/electro (FYS102_1) | 2 |
Open for
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
City and Regional Planning - Master of Science Degree Programme, Five Years
Industrial Economics - Master of Science Degree Programme, Five Year
Structural and Mechanical Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme. Five Years
Advanced teacher education for level 8-13 in science
Mathematics and Physics - Master of Science Degree Programme
Mathematics and Physics - Five Year Integrated Master's Degree Programme
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology
Mathematics - One-Year Programme
Science and Technology - one-year programme
Course assessment
The faculty decides whether early dialogue should be conducted in all or selected groups of courses offered by the faculty. The purpose is to gather feedback from students for making changes and adjustments to the course during the current semester. In addition, a digital evaluation, students’ course evaluation, must be conducted at least once every three years. Its purpose is to collect students` experiences with the course.
