Thermal Energy Technologies
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1FA313
This course has been discontinued.
- Code
- 1FA313
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Physics G2F, Technology G2F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 19 April 2012
- Responsible department
- Department of Physics and Astronomy
General provisions
Decision 2012-04-19: Supplement of main field of study, Technology
Entry requirements
Thermodynamics, Calculus of One Variable or similar.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- explain and describe the technical functionality and principles of different thermal energy systems.
- describe the environmental impact of different energy conversion processes.
- explain and compare different thermal energy systems.
- explain and describe useable resources for thermal energy systems.
- carry out thermodynamic calculations in MATLAB.
- describe the energy conversion process in nuclear power reactors.
Content
The course deals with, vapour and combined power cycles, gas power cycles, steam turbines, gas turbines, district heating including heat exchanger, heat pumps, geothermal energy and energy conversion in nuclear power reactors.
The course content will cover techniques for conversion of energy resources, distribution and storing of energy and the aspects of energy usage in terms of emission of greenhouse gases and energy efficiency.
Instruction
Lectures, exercise groups and project works in form of study visits.
Assessment
Mandatory written and oral presentation of project works and hand in exercises (2 credits). Written examination at the end of the course (3 credits).