Reza S. Abhari: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2016 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Reza S. Abhari |
| Field | Aerothermodynamik |
| Address | Professur f. Aerothermodynamik ETH Zürich, ML J 35 Sonneggstrasse 3 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 26 91 |
| rabhari@lec.mavt.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Mechanical and Process Engineering |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151-0123-00L | Experimental Methods for Engineers | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | T. Rösgen, R. S. Abhari, K. Boulouchos, D. J. Norris, H.‑M. Prasser, A. Steinfeld | |
| Abstract | The course presents an overview of measurement tasks in engineering environments. Different concepts for the acquisition and processing of typical measurement quantities are introduced. Following an initial in-class introduction, laboratory exercises from different application areas (especially in thermofluidics and process engineering) are attended by students in small groups. | ||||
| Learning objective | Introduction to various aspects of measurement techniques, with particular emphasis on thermo-fluidic applications. Understanding of various sensing technologies and analysis procedures. Exposure to typical experiments, diagnostics hardware, data acquisition and processing. Study of applications in the laboratory. Fundamentals of scientific documentation & reporting. | ||||
| Content | In-class introduction to representative measurement techniques in the research areas of the participating institutes (fluid dynamics, energy technology, process engineering) Student participation in 8-10 laboratory experiments (study groups of 3-5 students, dependent on the number of course participants and available experiments) Lab reports for all attended experiments have to be submitted by the study groups. A final exam evaluates the acquired knowledge individually. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Presentations, handouts and instructions are provided for each experiment. | ||||
| Literature | Holman, J.P. "Experimental Methods for Engineers", McGraw-Hill 2001, ISBN 0-07-366055-8 Morris, A.S. & Langari, R. "Measurement and Instrumentation", Elsevier 2011, ISBN 0-12-381960-4 Eckelmann, H. "Einführung in die Strömungsmesstechnik", Teubner 1997, ISBN 3-519-02379-2 | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Basic understanding in the following areas: - fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer - electrical engineering / electronics - numerical data analysis and processing (e.g. using MATLAB) | ||||
| 151-0203-00L | Turbomachinery Design  Number of participants limited to 20. | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | R. S. Abhari, N. Chokani, B. Ribi | |
| Abstract | Introduction to the understanding of a broad range of turbomachinery devices. Learn the steps of turbomachinery design. | ||||
| Learning objective | Understand the principles, and learn the design procedures and the behaviour of turbomachines. | ||||
| Content | Diese Vorlesung beschreibt die Grundlagen des Designs von Turbomaschinen (Turbinen und Verdichtern). Dazu werden zunächst die theoretischen Grundlagen vertieft erarbeitet. Ausgehend von den thermodynamischen Grundlagen werden Verlustkorrelationen und -Mechanismen behandelt. Diese Grundlagen führen zu einem Verständnis des 3D Design der Turbomaschinen. Im zweiten Teil der Vorlesung wird das Verhalten der Turbomaschinen bei veränderten Betriebsbedingungen dargestellt. Ebenfalls behandelt werden mechanische Fragestellungen des Turbomaschinenbaus wie z.B. Vibrationen, Lagerbelastungen und auftretende Spannungen in den Bauteilen. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Lecture notes | ||||
| 151-0243-00L | New Enterprises for Engineers  Does not take place this semester. | 4 credits | 3G | R. S. Abhari | |
| Abstract | Transforming Needs to opportunities for new technology enterprises. - Links between entrepreneurship and product development/engineering. - Sales, marketing, financing, and growth. Detailed Plans and execution. - Survival through cash flow management. - Human issues in new enterprise - Alignment of interests. - Transition of enterprises along growth path - http://www.NEFE.ethz.ch | ||||
| Learning objective | Transforming Needs to Business Enterprises Goals of the course: - Propose the role of Needs-Driven Opportunities for new technology enterprises - Explore links between entrepreneurship and engineering; such as problem solving, planning, system analysis, can-do attitude! - Making it happen- through sales, marketing, planning, staffing, implementation, financing, and growth. Detailed Plans and execution - Survival (and success) through cash flow management - Explore the human issues in any new enterprise - Alignment of interests between providers of value (founders and staff, VC’s) and the providers of capital (Angels, VC’s, Corporation) - Transformations of enterprises along growth path | ||||
| Content | Approach: Weekly lectures including discussions of international case studies Exercises to develop and present modules of new plans Extensive class interactions capped with presentation by each (group) student of new enterprise plan Please see http://www.NEFE.ethz.ch | ||||
| Lecture notes | Course material will be communicated to the students prior to the start of each class for download. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | This course is primarily for engineering and natural science students at all levels who are interested in participating in the initiation or growth of a new enterprise. The new enterprise could be stand -alone start up or a new business unit for an existing enterprise. The class is practical in nature but emphasizes the basic understanding of the parameters that significantly contribute to the success of a new enterprise. It will be highly interactive with special selected guests from Selected guests from; companies founder, venture capital and business angel, and large corporation executive. Class attendance and active participation is required. | ||||
| 151-0261-00L | Thermodynamics III | 3 credits | 2V + 1U | R. S. Abhari, A. Steinfeld | |
| Abstract | Technical applications of engineering thermodynamics. Extension of thermodynamical fundamentals taught in Thermodynamics I and II. | ||||
| Learning objective | Understand and apply thermodynamic principles and processes for use in a range of cycles used commonly in practice. | ||||
| Content | Radiation Heat Transfer, Heat Exchangers, Ideal Gas Mixtures & Psychrometry, Steam Processes, Gas Power Processes, Internal Combustion Engines, Gas Turbine Processes, Refrigeration & Heat Pumps | ||||
| 151-0906-00L | Frontiers in Energy Research This course is only for doctoral students. | 2 credits | 2S | M. Mazzotti, R. S. Abhari, J. Carmeliet, M. Filippini | |
| Abstract | PhD students at ETH Zurich working in the broad area of energy present their research to their colleagues, to their advisors and to the scientific community. | ||||
| Learning objective | Knowledge of advanced research in the area of energy. | ||||
| Content | PhD students at ETH Zurich working in the broad area of energy present their research to their colleagues, to their advisors and to the scientific community. Every week there are two presentations, each structured as follows: 15 min introduction to the research topic, 15 min presentation of the results, 15 min discussion with the audience. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Slides will be distributed. | ||||
| 151-1053-00L | Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics | 0 credits | 2K | P. Jenny, R. S. Abhari, K. Boulouchos, P. Koumoutsakos, C. Müller, H. G. Park, D. Poulikakos, H.‑M. Prasser, T. Rösgen, A. Steinfeld | |
| Abstract | Current advanced research activities in the areas of thermo- and fluid dynamics are presented and discussed, mostly by external speakers. | ||||
| Learning objective | Knowledge of advanced research in the areas of thermo- and fluid dynamics | ||||
| 860-0003-00L | Cornerstone Science, Technology, and Policy Only for Science, Technology, and Policy MSc. | 2 credits | 2S | T. Bernauer, R. S. Abhari | |
| Abstract | This course introduces students to the MSc program in two ways. First, it provides a general introduction to the study of STP. Second, it exposes students to a variety of complex policy problems and ways and means of coming up with proposals for and assessments of policy options. | ||||
| Learning objective | This course introduces students to the MSc program in two ways. First, it provides a general introduction to the study of STP. Second, it exposes students to a variety of complex policy problems and ways and means of coming up with proposals for and assessments of policy options. | ||||
| Content | Day 1: Introduction to the study of Science, Technology and Policy / getting to know each other, social event Day 2: Knowledge assessment in areas marked by controversy over scientific evidence Day 3: Challenges of urban development / Energy transition and sustainable mobility Day 4: Mitigating and adapting to climate change / Managing international water resources Day 5: Implications of digital society / Policy planning exercise | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Reserved for the ISTP's Master students | ||||
| 860-0004-00L | Bridging Science, Technology, and Policy Only for Science, Technology, and Policy MSc. | 3 credits | 2S | R. S. Abhari, T. Bernauer | |
| Abstract | This course focuses on technological innovations from the beginning of humanity through the industrial revolution up until today. It provides students with a deeper understanding of the factors that drive technological innovations, and the roles government policies, society, science, and industry play in this regard. | ||||
| Learning objective | This course picks up on the ISTP Cornerstone Science, Technology and Policy course and goes into greater depth on issues covered in that course, as well as additional issues where science and technology are among the causes of societal challenges but can also help in finding solutions. | ||||
| Content | Week 1: no class because of ISTP Cornerstone Science, Technology and Policy course Week 2: technology & society in historical perspective - technological innovations up to the industrial revolution Week 3: technology & society in historical perspective - technological innovations during the industrial revolution - engines & electricity Week 4: technology & society in historical perspective - from the industrial revolution to modernity - mobility and transport (railroads, ships, cars, airplanes, space) Week 5: food production: the green revolutions. Week 6: microelectronics, computing & the internet Week 7: life sciences: pharmaceuticals & diagnostic technology Week 8: energy: primary fuels, renewables, networks Week 9: automation: self-driving cars & trains, drones Week 10: communication & Big Data: semiconductors and software Week 11: military & security issues associated with technological innovation Week 12: possible futures (1): nuclear fusion, geoengineering Week 13: possible Future (2): information, communication, robotics, synthetic biology, nanotech, quantum computing | ||||
| Lecture notes | Course materials will be given to the students prior to the start of each class | ||||
| 860-0005-00L | Colloquium Science, Technology, and Policy (HS) Students of Science, Technology, and Policy MSc have priority. | 1 credit | 2K | T. Bernauer, R. S. Abhari | |
| Abstract | Presentations by invited guest speakers from academia and practice/policy. Students are assigned to play a leading role in the discussion and write a report on the respective event. | ||||
| Learning objective | Presentations by invited guest speakers from academia and practice/policy. Students are assigned to play a leading role in the discussion and write a report on the respective event. | ||||
| Content | See program on the ISTP website: http://www.istp.ethz.ch/news-and-events/events.html | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | open to anyone from ETH | ||||