Course syllabus - Heat and Power Technology 1

Objectives

The course will provide knowledge of different technical processes that are used to convert the energy content in different types of fuels to heat and electrical energy. After completing the course, the student must be familiar with the function of the components that are included in various power and heating systems and be able to design and size them.

Learning outcomes

1. Explain the principle of different types of power and heat generation that occur in heat and power plants and the main components used
2. Describe the physics behind electricity production with nuclear power and how a nuclear reactor is operated, both from a physical and practical aspect
3. Use thermodynamic relationships and equations to model, simulate and analyze steam cycles and nuclear power plants with respect to technology, environment and economy
4. Describe the development situation and research work in the field of power and heat technology (mainly steam cycles and nuclear power)
5. Optimize the operational plan of a power plant from an economic point view
6. Compare and contrast the environmental and economic impact of different heat and power processes, and independently and critically explain how the environmental impact can be minimized

Course content

Thermodynamic cycles for the conversion of heat into mechanical energy. The steam cycle with heat supply from fossil, bio and nuclear fuels. Main components for steam generation such as steam boilers, boiling and pressurized water reactors. Nuclear physical relationships. Function, dimensions and operation of the various components and systems. Economic and environmental impact of different heat and power processes.

Tuition

Lectures, calculation exercises, laboratories as well as individual assignments

Specific requirements

75 hp from an energy engineering program (or equivalent) of which 6 hp Applied Thermodynamics, 6 hp Heat Transfer, 7.5 hp mathematic, or equivalent.

Examination

Written assignment (INL1), 1 credit, grade: Pass (G) or Fail (U). Learning outcome: 1, 3, 6.
Laboratory work (LAB1), 2,5 credit, grade: Pass (G) or Fail (U). Learning outcome: 1, 3, 5, 6
Written examination (TEN1), 4 credits, grade: 3, 4 or 5. Learning outcome: 1, 2, 4, 6

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

Overlap with ERA211, ERA203, ERA208, WER009, WE0280. 
Partly overlaps with ERA204 (1,5 hp)