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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