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Physics of Materials
(National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), 2011)
Modules / Lectures :
Properties of materials and the classical free electron theory ;
Quantum mechanical improvements to the free electron model ;
Incorporating crystal structure into the model ;
Addressing specific ...
Engineering: The challenge of temperature
(The Open University (OUUK), 2011)
Engineering is about extending the horizons of society by solving technical problems, ranging from the meeting of basic human needs for food and shelter to the generation of wealth by trade. This unit looks at the impact ...
Fluid Mechanics
(National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), 2011)
Modules :
Introduction and Fundamental Concepts, Fluid Statics Module ;
Kinematics of Fluid, Conservation Equations and Analysis of Finite Control Volume Module ;
Applications of Equations of Motion and Mechanical ...
Fuel, Furnace and Refractory
(National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), 2011)
1. Fuels characterization and energy balance
2. Combustion and heat utilization
3. Transport phenomena in furnaces
4. Heat transfer calculations, miscellaneous topics and carbon credit
Introduction to Turbulence
(National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), 2011)
1. Introduction and Origin of Turbulence
2. Correlation Functions, Kolmogorov Hypothesis and Probability Density Function
3. Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes Equations and Classical Idealization of Turbulent Flows
4. ...
Modelling static problems
(The Open University (OUUK), 2011)
This unit lays the foundation of the subject of mechanics. Mechanics is concerned with how and why objects stay put, and how and why they move. In particular, this unit - Modelling Static Problems - considers why objects ...
Modelling with Fourier series
(The Open University (OUUK), 2011)
This unit shows how partial differential equations can be used to model phenomena such as waves and heat transfer. The prerequisite requirements to gain full advantage from this unit are an understanding of ordinary ...
Applied Thermodynamics
(National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), 2011)
Module / Topics :
Gas Power Cycles ( Introduction; Carnot Cycle; Stirling Cycle (Regenerative Cycle); Ericsson Cycle; Air Standard Otto Cycle; Air Standard Diesel Cycle;
Limited Pressure Cycle (or Dual Cycle); Comparison ...
Mechanics I
(African Virtual University (AVU), 2011)
This module of Mechanics 1 addresses aspects experienced in daily life and in our environment including:
* Physical quantities and vector operators
* Kinematics of a material point in one dimension and two ...
Modelling with first order differential equations
(The Open University (OUUK), 2011)
This unit lays the foundation of Newtonian mechanics and in particular the procedure for solving dynamics problems. The preresquisite skills needed for this unit are the ability to solve first and second-order differential ...