Hello Rajan,

Thermal engineering deals with heat and temperature. It can be stated as disciple of mechanical engineering which involves the study of controlling heating and cooling processes in an enclosed or open environment using various equipment's.

The concepts required to study it are:

• Fluid mechanics
• thermodynamics
• heat transfer
• Mass transfer

Great deal of knowledge is required by thermal engineers to design: AC, refrigerators, condensers, compressors, evaporator coils, etc.

Thermal engineering is mostly practiced by Chemical engineers and Mechanical engineers.

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The study of Thermal Engineering focuses on energy transformation. While studying Thermal Engineering, students learn about heating and cooling processes in equipment or the enclosed environment; and dealing with thermodynamics and conversion of heat into various energies including mechanical, chemical, and electrical energy.

Mankind is facing formidable challenges in meeting the energy needs of the growing population, replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources, and reducing carbon dioxide emissions, in this 21st century. It is highly notable for thermal scientists and engineers working on long term sustainable energy, environment and other global issues making the field of thermal engineering an inevitable and upcoming study.

Perhaps, Thermal Engineering is a specialized discipline of Mechanical engineering and Chemical engineering . Thermal engineering is not only based on thermodynamics but also on heat transfer, mass transfer and fluid mechanics. This branch of engineering is vital for designing and building almost every type of machinery. This course is offered to students at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate level.

Hi there,

Being a sub-discipline of Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, and as the name suggests Thermal Engineering has everything to do with the process involved with heat transfer or designing heat systems.

The study of heat to various other forms like electrical, chemical, and so on can be defined as thermal engineering. Not just the study but thermal engineers also engage in designing the heating systems. They may also work in improving such systems.

As a thermal engineer, you need to ensure that the heating systems are within the safety constraints and are robust.

Job profiles of engineers with thermal engineers include thermal design engineers, safety/ maintenance/operations engineers, or plant chemists.

For a detailed insight into thermal engineering, please access the link below;

https://www.careers360.com/courses/thermal-engineering-course

I hope this information helps!

Thank you!