List of Courses

• First-Year Seminars (for undergraduates, freshman year, S1S2 (Komaba Campus))
• Thermal Engineering I (for undergraduates, sophomore year, A1A2)
• Exercises II in Mechanical Engineering General Topics (for undergraduates, junior year, S1S2)
• Enviornmental Energy Systems (for undergraduates, junior year, A1A2)
• Mechanical Engineering Seminars (for undergraduates, junior year, A1A2)
• Advanced Thermodynamics (for graduates, S1S2)
• Advanced Fluids Engineering 2 (for graduates, A1A2)

First-Year Seminars (for undergraduates, freshman year, S1S2 (Komaba Campus))

Lecturers: Prof. Daiguji, Prof. Suzuki, Prof. Yamasaki, Prof. Hsu and Dr. Lee

• Exploring future energy

 

Thermal Engineering I (for undergraduates, sophomore year, A1A2)

Lecturers: Prof. Daiguji and Prof. Hsu

Here we introduce fundamentals and applications (in the field of mechanical engineering) of thermodynamics. The first half of the course contains basis thermodynamic concepts including definitions of temperature, entropy, etc. to understand fundamental equations. It covers (i) equilibrium state and state functions; (ii) the first and second laws of thermodynamics; (iii) extremum principle of entropy, free energy and general thermodynamic relations; and (iv) thermodynamics of phase change and chemical reactions. The second half focuses on understanding of operation principles, efficiency and power of heat engines and heat pumps based on the knowledge obtained in the first half. Through this course, students will learn background knowledge in the fields of thermal fluid and energy for their study in the third and final years of Bachelor’s degree.

1. Equilibrium state and state functions
2. The first and second laws of thermodynamics
3. Extremum principle of entropy, free energy and general thermodynamic relations
4. Phase change and chemical reactions
5. Gas turbine cycles
6. Automobile engine cycles
7. Steam-electric power cycles
8. Refrigeration cycles

Exercises II in Mechanical Engineering General Topics (for undergraduates, junior year, S1S2)

Lecturers: Prof. Daiguji, Prof. Delaunay and Prof. Hsu

• Control of refrigeration cycles

Enviornmental Energy Systems (for undergraduates, junior year, A1A2)

Lecturer: Prof. Daiguji

There are a variety of power sources used in mechanical systems from large scale machines such as automobiles, aircrafts and refrigerators to tiny sensors and portable terminals etc. In pursuit of high energy efficiency and performance in each system, it is of crucial importance to control the transport of energy carriers including heat, matters and charge as well as the energy conversion between them for the energy optimization. In this course, we focus on heat engine, battery, energy harvesting and heat pump technologies being the foundations of present-day energy technology. Grounded in basic concepts of thermodynamics, physics and chemistry, we study energy conversion and transport phenomena to understand energy-related technologies.

1. Foundations of heat engines (thermal power, nuclear power, aircraft engines)
2. Foundations of battery technology (PEFC, SOFC, solar cells)
3. Foundations of energy harvesting technology (energy harvesting，thermoelectrics)
4. Foundations of energy harness technology (refrigerators, components of refrigerators)

Mechanical Engineering Seminars (for undergraduates, junior year, A1A2)

Lecturers: Prof. Daiguji and Prof. Hsu

Advanced Thermodynamics (for graduates, S1S2)

Lecturer: Prof. Shikazono

Advanced Fluids Engineering 2 (for graduates, A1A2)

Lecturers: Prof. Takagi, Prof. Hsu and Dr. Mouterde

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