Advanced Thermofluids: Thermodynamics of Complex Fluids
( 25 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Complex Fluids Overview of complex fluids, their importance, and challenges in thermofluid analysis
Module #2 Review of Fundamental Thermodynamics Review of thermodynamic principles, equations of state, and phase equilibria
Module #3 Thermodynamic Properties of Complex Fluids Measurement and prediction of thermodynamic properties of complex fluids, including density, specific heat, and phase behavior
Module #4 Equations of State for Complex Fluids Development and application of equations of state for complex fluids, including cubic EOS and SAFT
Module #5 Molecular Simulation of Complex Fluids Introduction to molecular simulation methods, including Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics, for complex fluids
Module #6 Thermodynamics of Electrolyte Solutions Thermodynamic properties and behavior of electrolyte solutions, including activity coefficients and ionic interactions
Module #7 Thermodynamics of Polymer Solutions Thermodynamic properties and behavior of polymer solutions, including Flory-Huggins theory and scaling laws
Module #8 Thermodynamics of Colloidal Suspensions Thermodynamic properties and behavior of colloidal suspensions, including Debye-Hückel theory and DLVO theory
Module #9 Thermodynamics of Nanofluids Thermodynamic properties and behavior of nanofluids, including thermal conductivity and heat transfer
Module #10 Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics of Complex Fluids Introduction to non-equilibrium thermodynamics, including Onsagers reciprocal relations and entropy production
Module #11 Transport Properties of Complex Fluids Measurement and prediction of transport properties, including viscosity, thermal conductivity, and diffusivity
Module #12 Rheology of Complex Fluids Introduction to rheology, including viscoelasticity, yield stress, and non-Newtonian behavior
Module #13 Multiphase Flow of Complex Fluids Thermofluid analysis of multiphase flow, including two-phase flow, bubbly flow, and slug flow
Module #14 Heat Transfer in Complex Fluids Heat transfer mechanisms and correlations for complex fluids, including natural convection and forced convection
Module #15 Mass Transfer in Complex Fluids Mass transfer mechanisms and correlations for complex fluids, including diffusion and convection
Module #16 Applications of Thermofluids in Energy Systems Applications of thermofluids in energy systems, including power generation, refrigeration, and HVAC
Module #17 Applications of Thermofluids in Chemical Processing Applications of thermofluids in chemical processing, including separation, reaction, and crystallization
Module #18 Applications of Thermofluids in Biomedical Engineering Applications of thermofluids in biomedical engineering, including medical imaging, drug delivery, and tissue engineering
Module #19 Applications of Thermofluids in Aerospace Engineering Applications of thermofluids in aerospace engineering, including propulsion, heat shields, and thermal protection
Module #20 Computational Methods for Thermofluids Introduction to computational methods for thermofluids, including finite element, finite difference, and lattice Boltzmann methods
Module #21 Experimental Methods for Thermofluids Introduction to experimental methods for thermofluids, including calorimetry, rheometry, and flow visualization
Module #22 Case Studies in Thermofluids of Complex Fluids Real-world case studies in thermofluids of complex fluids, including industrial applications and research challenges
Module #23 Advanced Topics in Thermofluids of Complex Fluids Advanced topics in thermofluids of complex fluids, including non-ideal mixtures, ionic liquids, and quantum fluids
Module #24 Challenges and Opportunities in Thermofluids of Complex Fluids Current challenges and future opportunities in thermofluids of complex fluids, including interdisciplinary research and emerging applications
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Advanced Thermofluids: Thermodynamics of Complex Fluids career
