2193051 – Thermophysics of Advanced Materials

In this course experimental and theoretical methods for study of thermal energy storage materials will be discussed. The course provides a basic understanding for studying binary, ternary and multicomponent systems and determining their thermophysical properties. Main experimental methods like thermal gravimetry (TG), differencial thermal analysis (DTA), differencial scanning calorimetry (DSC), Knudsen effusion mass spectrometry (KEMS) and dilatometry (DIL) will be discussed in details. Furthermore, the participants will learn about different types of thermal energy storage and their application areas, as well as how to perform thermodynamic calculations for optimization and selection of storage materials using FactSage software. The double lectures will take place in presence (Building 10.50, Room 602) and online (Zoom-link for online lectures: https://kit-lecture.zoom.us/my/tam2021ds Access-code: 666555) on Friday from 14:00 to 17:15.

Introduction to Thermophysics
Thermophysical properties of thermal storage materials
Properties of pure compounds (solid, liquid and gas phase)
Binary, ternary and multicomponent systems and their phase diagrams
Experimental methods for determination of thermophysical properties
Thermal stability, evaporation and sublimation processes, and thermodynamic properties of the gas phase (thermogravimetry and Knudsen effusion mass spectrometry)
Phase transition temperatures and phase diagrams (differential thermal analysis and high temperature X-ray diffraction)
Heat capacity, phase transition enthalpies, formation enthalpies, mixing enthalpies (dynamic difference and drop calorimetry)
Thermal expansion (dilatometry and high temperature X-ray diffraction)
Thermal conductivity (laser flash analysis etc.)
Thermodynamic databases and software
Thermodynamic modelling and calculations according to Calphad method using FactSage
To provide a basic understanding of experimental measurement methods for studying binary and ternary phase diagrams and determining thermophysical properties. Furthermore, the participants will learn about different types of thermal energy storage and their application areas, as well as how to perform thermodynamic calculations for optimization and selection of storage materials using FactSage.

regular attendance: 22 hours

self-study: 98 hours

Recommendations:

Knowledge of the course "Fundamentals in Materials Thermodynamics and Heterogeneous Equilibria" (with exercises)
Knowledge of the course "Solid State Reactions and Kinetics of Phase Transformations" (with exercises)

oral examination (about 30 min)

Sprache: Englisch
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Literaturhinweise:
Stølen S., Grande T., Chemical Thermodynamics of Materials: Macroscopic and Microscopic Aspects, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, 2004

Sprackling M., Thermal physics, Macmillan Education LTD, Hampshire and London, 1991

Tong C., Introduction to Materials for Advanced Energy Systems, Springer, Cham, 2019

Hemminger W.F., Cammenga, H.K.: Methoden der Thermischen Analyse, Springer, Berlin Heidelberg, 1989

Sorai M., Comprehensive Handbook of Calorimetry and Thermal Analysis, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, 2004

Lukas, H.L., Fries, S.G., Sundman, B.: Computational Thermodynamics: The Calphad Method, Cambridge University Press, New York, 2007

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Dr. Dmitry Sergeev

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31. Okt 2025

19. Dez 2025

Vorlesung

Building 10.50, Room 602 or online

14:00 - 17:15

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Dr. Dmitry Sergeev

dmitry.sergeev@kit.edu

5. Okt 2025, 17:40 - 31. Mär 2026, 17:45

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