Learning objectives
Knowledge and understanding:
The purpose is to present a based of the fundamental principles which govern the energy conversion systems operation. A review of the main fluid machines is presented.
Applying knowledge and understanding:
The student will be able to evaluate different solutions and applications in the field of energy conversion systems.
Making judgments:
The student should be able to participate at the evaluation, with critical mind, of the best solutions in the field of energy conversion systems.
Communication skills:
The student should be able to clearly present the knowledge acquired by the course.
Prerequisites
Physics
Course unit content
An overview on the worlds energy requirement. Energy sources. Hydraulic power plant. Thermodynamics of thermal power plants. Gas turbine plant. Boiler. Combined power plant. Combined heat and power plant.Internal combustion engines. Pumps and compressors.
Full programme
An overview on the world’s energy requirement. Energy sources. Fundamental equations: continuity, energy conservation. Properties of the thermodynamics fluid. Properties of fuels. Hydraulic power plant. Thermodynamics of thermal power plants. Determination and maximization of thermal efficiency. Effect of irreversibility. Specific fuel consumption.
Gas turbines: ideal models, efficiency, maximisation of both efficiency and work per cycle.
Boiler: typology, efficiency. Combined power plant. Combined heat and power plant. Nuclear energy. Internal combustion engines. Pumps and compressors.
Bibliography
C. Caputo -Gli impianti convertitori di energia - Masson, Milan C. Caputo -Le macchine volumetriche -Masson, Milano C. Caputo -Le turbomacchine - Masson, Milan
Teaching methods
Lectures. Some numerical exercises are presented
Assessment methods and criteria
The verification of the student's knowledge is based on a written test.
Other information
It is recommended to partecipate at the lectures
