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2017　Thermal Properties of Materials

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Academic unit or major
Graduate major in Materials Science and Engineering
Instructor(s)
Morikawa Junko 
Class Format
Lecture     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon7-8(S8-623)  
Group
-
Course number
MAT.P426
Credits
1
Academic year
2017
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2017/12/11
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

Thermophysical properties (thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, thermal effusivity, heat capacity) are reviewed from view points of materials science and engineering. Organic and polymeric materials, composites and bio-materials are the main topics, however, general theory of inorganic materials, and metals are introduced. The micro- and macro-scopic thermal properties are discussed in relation with the existing advanced materials. The methodology of measuring methods is reviewed with regard to the International standard (ISO). The concept of thermal design is also reviewed.

Student learning outcomes

Thermal science and engineering are reviewed in view points of thermophysical properties of materials and its related engineering. By learning the methodology of measuring methods of thermophysical properties, a practical application of thermal design is understood. The thermal design is learned with the examples of advanced materials related to the energy topics and life sciences. The introduction of international standard (ISO) on thermophysical properties makes it possible to learn from the global standard view points.

Keywords

thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, thermal effusivity, heat capacity, thermal design

Competencies that will be developed

✔ Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Before coming to class, students should read the course schedule and check what topics will be covered. Required learning should be completed outside of the classroom for preparation and review purposes.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 General principles of thermophysical properties Understand the general principles of thermophysical properties.
Class 2 Methodology of measuring the thermophysical properties1. Heat capacity Understand the methodology of measuring the heat capacity.
Class 3 Methodology of measuring the thermophysical properties2. Thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity Understand the methodology of measuring the thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity.
Class 4 Methodology of measuring the thermophysical properties3. thermal effusivity, thermal radiation Understand the methodology of measuring the thermal effusivity and thermal radiation.
Class 5 Thermal design 1. Macroscopic thermophysical properties Understand the macroscopic thermophysical properties.
Class 6 Thermal design 2. Micro- and nano-scale thermophysical properties Understand the micro- and nano-scale thermophysical properties.
Class 7 Thermal design 3. Thermophysical properties of composites Understand the thermophysical properties of composites.
Class 8 Energy materials and life science Understand the energy materials and the relations with life sciences.

Textbook(s)

not required.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Materials used in class can be found on OCW-i.

Assessment criteria and methods

Student's course scores are based on the report submitted.

Related courses

  • MAT.P324 ： Processing of Organic Materials A
  • MAT.P325 ： Processing of Organic Materials B

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

No prerequisites are necessary, but enrollment in the related courses is desirable.

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