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ET700 Energy Technology & Energy Management (3 credits)

 

 

ET700 Energy Technology & Energy Management (3 credits)

 

This course aims at providing an introduction and an overview of the broad field of energy technology. Condensed essential engineering concepts/principles from the domain of thermodynamics and heat transfer is provided, including a review of the concepts of energy and power, energy conversion, energy efficiency, reversible and irreversible processes, and basic thermodynamic cycles. Measurement techniques in thermal engineering are reviewed. An overview of global energy resources is given. Society's energy demands and the pertinent energy flows are analyzed from the perspective of different sectors, including industry, households, transport, agriculture, as well as the commercial and public sectors. The significance of power generation and energy utilization is analyzed. The importance of energy efficiency and conservation within the context of future energy supply is dealt with from a life-cycle and environmental perspective (with regard to emission control/reduction, global warming, international environmental laws/regulations and goals etc).  Future energy systems and energy use scenarios are discussed, with a focus on promoting the use of energy efficient technologies and renewable energy resources. Relevant economical issues are discussed.

 

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ET701 Sustainable Power Generation (3 credit hours)

Sustainable Power Generation power plants: gas turbines, steam, ICE, hydro, wind power, fuel cells, solar heat and power, combined gas and steam turbine cycles. Heat supply: fuels and combustion, boilers and furnaces and flue gas emission control. Energy economy, cost of electricity and heat. Electrical Energy Relevance.

 

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ET702 Sustainable Energy Utilization (3 credit hours)

 

Codes of sustainable practice in energy utilization in built environment. Broad range of technologies used for space conditioning regarding thermal comfort, as well as cooling, both for space and technological purposes are studied. The course deals with refrigeration and heat pump technology, their theoretical standpoints and application development, both compressor and absorption driven systems and plants, refrigerating storage organization, cold chain for food product treatment, storage and distribution. An overview of HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) system. The main principles of the heating and cooling load calculations and psychometrics will be studied and discussed. Particular focus will be on hydronic heating system design and energy conservation.

 

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ET703 Renewable Energy Technology (3 credit hours)

 

Overview of the most significant renewable energy resources and state of the art technologies and their applications. The use of solar (thermal and photovoltaic), biomass, wind, hydro, geothermal, hydrogen, waves and tidal energy is discussed through the course as well as fuel-cell and heat pump applications. The possibilities for combining renewable and conventional technologies are presented from the point of view of the future utilization of renewable energy technologies.

 

Project work is focused on designing combined systems based on renewable energy technologies for various purposes and possibilities for their application instead of conventional ones.

 

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ET704 Seminar (1 credit hour)

Covers disciplines related to applied energy technology, where specialists from industry and academia will participate in seminars pertinent to hot research areas and problems in industry and government.

 

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ET705 Energy & Environment ( 3 credit hours)

 

Overview of the influence of power generation on pollution of air, water and earth, especially of the use of fossil fuel. The impact on the atmosphere of the different power generation types is discussed. An overview of the global energy situation, energy impact, as well as the processes and technologies for environmental protection are given as follows: Composition and properties of atmosphere; global energy balance  - greenhouse effect; greenhouse gases and global Warming Potential GWP; Ozone in stratosphere – balanced formation and decomposition; Catalytic decomposition processes of ozone, Ozone Depletion Potential ODP; Sources of air pollution; Photochemical processes in troposphere – smog; Acid formation; Air quality standards; Thermal pollution. Environmental impact of energy transformation (Processes – control systems): Formation and control of pollutants in power plants; Techniques for separation of suspended particles in flue gases;  Desulphurization processes; Catalytic NO x reduction processes: Exhaust gases from internal combustion engine – Catalytic converters; Sources and characteristics of power plant wastewaters; Wastewater treatment processes; Power plants and hazardous waste; Technical mitigation methods available at various stages of the cycle are presented and analyzed, both from the standpoints of the generation as well as utilization. Finally, legal and economic tools for energy policy are presented, including international agreements and programs, as well as economic mechanism.

 

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ET706 Applied Refrigeration and Heat Pump Technology ( 3 credit hours)

 

The aim of the course is to provide advanced knowledge within the area of refrigeration and heat pump technology. A wide range of different refrigeration processes, refrigeration machinery and plant design are dealt with in lecture and seminar format. The present status concerning the development of new refrigerants, as well as advanced refrigeration processes are discussed. Methodologies used in computing the cooling load, as well as in optimizing insulation  

thickness and different mechanical components are analyzed.

Design and optimization of heat pump plants, including heat sources for such plants are dealt with in detail. Air-conditioning systems, ice banks and sorption processes are covered. Testing methods and safety standards for refrigeration systems are discussed in class and in laboratory exercises. The course also includes study visits and seminars given by experts.

 

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ET707 Thermal Comfort and Indoor Climate ( 3 credit hours)

 

The objective of this course is to provide a thorough understanding of different heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system designs and how these systems affect thermal comfort and air quality indoors. Thermal comfort and space-conditioning are analyzed against the background of human physiological requirements for different indoor environments (dwellings, industries, offices, etc). Ventilation demand and ventilation effectiveness are discussed as determined by requirements of pollutant and heat removal in different indoor environments. The course gives basics in duct sizing and air distribution elements. An overview of equipment characteristics will be presented. Methods for estimating/calculation the energy flows required for achieving specific levels of thermal comfort and air quality are analyzed as relevant to energy management in the built environment. The course covers the latest technology in energy efficiency practices in built environments and passive systems.

 

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ET708 Energy Efficiency & Heat Recovery ( 3 credit hours)

 

The objective of this course is to analyze the different thermal systems in the industry from the energy efficiency point of view, the integration of processes and the energy saving possibilities, describing the most relevant energy systems and the current techniques for the improvement and the optimization of thermal equipment. Steam generators and auxiliary equipment, Industrial furnaces, Heat exchangers, Heat exchanger networks, Thermal isolation will be considered. The second part of the course will analyze the characteristics of the energy consumption in a building, presenting the elements that must be considered in an energy balance and the influence of the building design in the efficiency.

 

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ET709 Hydraulic Machines ( 3 credit hours)

 

The basics of hydraulic machines, Eulers' equation. The actual performance of pumps versus the theoretical one. The system effects, types of different pumps and hydraulic turbines. Cavitation as a major problem in hydraulic machines. Codes and Standards related to pumps and hydraulic turbines. Selection methods and testing procedures

 

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ET710 Special Topics in SEU ( 3 credit hours)

 

Covers specified cases with special interest for industry and modern technology in the areas of sustainable energy utilization.

 

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ET711 Applied Heat and Power Technology ( 3 credit hours)

 

Heat and power technologies related to power and applications in industry and heat generation. Plant components including: gas turbines, steam turbines, combustion systems, system generators and heat exchangers, condensers and pumps. Applications such as industrial and district heating applications. Combined plants especially steam and gas. Different types of gas cycles, especially novel ones. Fuel conversion systems: coal, oil shale etc.

 

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ET712 Gas Turbine Technology ( 3 credit hours)

 

Introduction, cycles and industrial applications of gas turbine engines, centrifugal compressors, axial flow compressors, combustors, turbines. Matching of components in gas turbines engines for single and multi-shaft engines and resulting performance.

 

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ET 713 Industrial Heat Exchangers  ( 3 credit hours)

 

Fundamentals of heat exchangers . Heat transfer and pressure  losses. Heat transfer enhancement techniques . Thermal and mechanical design features .

TEMA and ASME design codes and standards . Failure analysis : Flow - induced vibrations , fouling  and corrosion problems . Heat exchangers operation and maintenance . Industrial heat exchangers sizing and cost estimation . 

 

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ET714 Fuel Cell Technology ( 3 credit hours)

 

Thermodynamics and electrochemical kinetics, fuel cell components and their impact on performance, the fueling problem, catalysis for proton exchange membrane, prospects of direct methanol fuel cells.

Applications: Stationary power generation, portable applications, automotive and transportation.

 

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ET715 Special Topics in SPG ( 3 credit hours)

 

Covers specified cases with special interest for industry and modern technology in the areas of sustainable power generation.

 

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ET717 Applied Solar Technology( 3 credit hours)

 

Overview of various solar systems used for heating energy production and their application. Different types of solar collectors are analyzed from the standpoint of heat transfer and pressure drop. The methods for determination of necessary solar collector areas, hot water accumulators and other purpose related components in various applications within tourist, residential and industry sectors are explained (dwellings, apartments, hotels, auto camps, process and food industry). The basics of modeling and simulation of typical solar systems behavior under different climate conditions and energy consumptions are presented. Also, different types of photovoltaic modules, their characteristics and performance calculations are presented in detail. The course includes the following laboratory works: determination of solar collector efficiency and system characteristics. Seminar work concerns design of a solar assisted hot water system, , modeling of the heat transfer in plate solar collector as a function of collector geometry and characteristics of its components (glazing, coating, insulation).

 

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ET718 Applied Wind Technology ( 3 credit hours)

 

The purpose of this course is to discuss the utilization of wind energy. The course deals with the basic characteristics of wind, fundamental principles of wind energy utilization , and discusses the design of basic parts, aerodynamics and design of wind turbines including aerodynamics , mechanical and electrical design aspects .

Special emphasis is given to wind power integration into the power system . Furthermore , economics of wind turbines and wind farms are discussed as well as the possible environmental impact of wind power utilization .

 

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ET719 Desalination & Renewable Energy ( 3 credit hours)

 

Physical properties of sea water, distillation processes,

membrane processes, energy consumption of different desalting systems, steam power combined to desalting systems, gas turbine plants combined to desalting systems, desalination by using solar energy.

 

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ET720 Biomass Technology ( 3 credit hours)

The part of the course concerning biomass gives an overview of different types of biomass fuel (wood, pellets, pyrolysis products, anaerobic digestion products) and possible application. Using of biomass for biogas production, utilization and system design are explained. The theory of wood combustion in hot water boilers and impact on boiler design is presented.

 

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ET721 Special Topics in RET ( 3 credit hours)

 

Covers specified cases with special interest for industry and modern technology in the areas of renewable energy technology.

 

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