Master advanced thermodynamics concepts, from transport properties to chemical kinetics. Perfect for engineering professionals.
Master advanced thermodynamics concepts, from transport properties to chemical kinetics. Perfect for engineering professionals.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Statistical Thermodynamics Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Master transport properties analysis in ideal and dense gases
Apply spectroscopic methods for thermodynamic state determination
Understand chemical kinetics and reaction rate calculations
Implement Boltzmann Equation solutions for gas transport
Analyze combustion systems and reaction mechanisms
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2.75 Hours PreRecorded video
4 quizzes
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There are 3 modules in this course
This advanced course covers non-equilibrium applications of statistical thermodynamics across three key areas. First, it explores transport behavior in gases and liquids, including the Boltzmann Equation and Chapman-Enskog solutions. Second, it examines spectroscopic methods for determining thermodynamic states and flow properties. Finally, it delves into chemical kinetics with applications in combustion, air quality, and material processing, covering reaction rates, mechanisms, and computational tools.
Transport Properties of Ideal Gases
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Spectroscopic Methods
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Chemical Kinetics and Combustion
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
John W. Daily is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, specializing in combustion and reacting flows. His research focuses on understanding the behavior of reacting systems to enhance control, improve safety, and mitigate harmful health effects in various applications, including propulsion, wildland fire management, biomass utilization, and material processing. Professor Daily's work aims to provide insights that can lead to safer and more efficient combustion processes.In addition to his research in combustion, Professor Daily is also interested in medical instrumentation and is a co-founder of Precision Biopsy, a company dedicated to developing optical methods for cancer diagnosis. He teaches courses such as "Dense Gases, Liquids and Solids," "Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics," and "Quantum Mechanics," equipping students with essential knowledge in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Through his innovative teaching and impactful research, John W. Daily continues to contribute significantly to the fields of mechanical engineering and biomedical applications at CU Boulder.
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