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Brians256 · 01-05-2006, 11:17 AM

Abstract formulas.... that's why I never liked differential equations, useful as they are in modelling. But, I agree with gmat: physics is what helps thermodynamics make sense because it ties into a physical model you can better grasp (mentally).

On a side note, there was an advanced development meeting here at work yesterday and it was amazing how many mechanical engineers hated thermal management in college and tried to stay away from it. I guess it is like databases for computer scientists. For example, in dealing with a temp measurement, I had more practical grasp of the subject than 75% of the mechanical engineers in the meeting. I'm a software engineer, for goodness sake! As a hobbyist I shouldn't have more experience in thermal measurement than professional engineers!

01-05-2006, 11:17 AM	#12
Brians256 Pro/Staff Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 1,439	Re: Thermal Mgmt education Abstract formulas.... that's why I never liked differential equations, useful as they are in modelling. But, I agree with gmat: physics is what helps thermodynamics make sense because it ties into a physical model you can better grasp (mentally). On a side note, there was an advanced development meeting here at work yesterday and it was amazing how many mechanical engineers hated thermal management in college and tried to stay away from it. I guess it is like databases for computer scientists. For example, in dealing with a temp measurement, I had more practical grasp of the subject than 75% of the mechanical engineers in the meeting. I'm a software engineer, for goodness sake! As a hobbyist I shouldn't have more experience in thermal measurement than professional engineers!