Theory: 67 %

Practice: 33 %

Recommended semester: 1

Study mode: full-time

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Evaluation type: exam

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Language: english

Responsible instructor: Ádámné Dr. Major Andrea

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Course objectives:
The aim of the chemistry course is to introduce students of mechanical engineering to the basic laws of chemistry, the general chemical principles, rules, relationships and procedures necessary for the operation of the field of mechanical engineering.

Course content - lectures:

1. Introduction, Review of what one has learned so far. 2. Energy sources. Combustion technology. Structure of flame. Solid fuels. Coal chemistry. 3. Stokers, metallurgy. 4. Manufacturing metals. 5. Liquid and gaseous fuels. 6. Nuclear energy, chemistry of heating element. 7. Electrochemistry, batteries. 8. Corrosion 9. Technical fluids. Chemistry of water. Lubricants. 10. Chemistry of ceramics and polymers. 11. Adhesives and explosives. 12. Chemistry of paints and coatings.

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Acquired competences:
Knowledge:

The student is able to apply the most important terminologies, theories and procedures of the given technical field in the performance of related tasks.

Skills:

Able to identify routine professional problems, to formulate and solve them (using standard operations in practice) against a theoretical and practical background. Ability to understand and use literature, computer and library resources specific to the field.

Attitude:

Autonomy and responsibilities:

Additional professional competences:

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Compulsory readings:

Recommended readings:

1. Lawrence S. Brown, Thomas A. Holme: Chemistry for Engineering Students, 2nd Ed., Brooks/Cole, 2011. 2. H. D. Gesser: Applied Chemistry: A Textbook for Engineers and Technologists, Springer, 2002 3. S.S. Dara, S.S. Umare: Textbook of Engineering Chemistry, S.Chand Publishing, 2020