Introduction to the basic thermodynamics concepts and methods of solving energy conversion problems and application to the specific thermal processes and plants.

Acquisition of basic knowledge about the analysis methods of energy transformation, as well as about the types and processes of thermal plants.

Classification of energy forms. Basic concepts and measurement units for energy and power. Primary forms of energy. Transformation of primary forms of energy into more suitable forms of energy. Transformation of chemical energy into internal energy. Transformation of internal thermal into mechanical energy. Transformation of potential energy of water into mechanical energy. Transformation of mechanical into electrical energy. Transformation of nuclear energy into internal energy.

Lectures, Mentoring and Consultations. Auditory Practice. Computing Practice. The knowledge is tested on the examination. Alternatively, the examination can be taken successively through two term papers. In that case, if the student defends both term papers, he/she doesn`t take the examination. If the student defends only 1 paper, he/she has to take the second part of the syllabus during the examination term.