Thermal science

Thermal science is the combined study of heat-related subjects.

Overview

Introductory subjects studied in thermal science generally are focused on refrigeration cycles, and combustion.

A second area of concern in thermal science is turbulent flow, the Bernoulli equation etc. The applicability of this area is piping networks, turbomachineries, airfoils...etc.

The third area is heat transfer. Applications include, heat exchangers, heat engines, heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning, and cooling of microelectronics.

Intensive study of thermal sciences requires additional knowledge and experience in other areas such as experimental techniques and numerical or computational methods.

See also

• Thermal physics
• Mechanical engineering
• Chemical engineering
• Architectural engineering

Sources

Potter, M. & Scott, E. (2003). Thermal Sciences: An Introduction to Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer. New York: Thomson-Engineering. ISBN 0-534-38521-4