Mechanical engineering including mechanical and chemical engineering. At its simplest, thermodynamics is the study of energy, its use and transformation through a system. Typically, engineering thermodynamics is concerned with changing energy from one form to another. As an example, automotive engines convert chemical energy (enthalpy) from the fuel into heat, and then into mechanical work that eventually turns the wheels. Thermodynamics principles are used by mechanical engineers in the fields of heat transfer, thermofluids, and energy conversion. Mechanical engineers use thermo-science to design engines and power plants, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, heat exchangers, heat sinks, radiators, refrigeration, insulation, and others.
University of Campinas School of Mechanical Engineering fluids, vibrations and noise. Some companies and institutions may be cited are Alcan, Eletrobras, Vale, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Brazilian Army, US Air Force and other institutions and industries can be seen on FEM website. FEM also have agreements and sponsorship with other industries and coorporations like Schaeffler Group that also sponsors extracurricular projects. In 1992, inspired by MEJ, was created Motriz - Junior Enterprise of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. The Motriz is a nonprofit civil association that aims to optimize productivity and contribute in resolutions to problems in Mechanical Engineering. With the help of teachers of the University, the