Course syllabus - Cogeneration System and Production Planning

Objectives

The course will provide knowledge of various technical processes that are used to convert the energy content of different types of fuels into heat and electricity. After completing the course, the student must know the function of the components included in various power and cogeneration plants and be able to carry out dimensioning of these. The student must also be able to optimize the operation of a cogeneration plant according to, for example, a given 24-hour demand, as well as know the operation and function of a district heating system.

Learning outcomes

1. Describe the principle of different types of power and heat generation and the components that appear in power and cogeneration plants

2. Explain the physics behind electricity production with nuclear power and how a nuclear reactor is operated, both from a physical and practical point of view

3. Use thermodynamic relationships and equations to model, simulate and analyze steam cycles with respect to technology, environment, and economy

4. Independently and critically report on the environmental impact of various thermal processes and how this can be minimized.

5. Report on the state of development and research work in the field of power and cogeneration technology

6. Optimize the operations of a cogeneration plant

7. Describe the components and their function in a district heating system

Course content

Steam cycles, nuclear power plants, nuclear physics, steam boilers, energy cycles, district heating, operation optimization.

Examination

Written assignment (INL1) 1 credit, grades Pass (G) or Fail (U). Learning outcomes 1, 3 and 4.

Laboratory work (LAB1) 2.5 credit, grades Pass (G) or Fail (U). Learning outcomes 1, 3, 5 and 6.

Examination (TEN1) 4 credit, grades 3, 4 or 5. Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7.

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

The course overlap 7.5 hp with ERA220, ERA211, ERA203, ERA208, WER009, WE0280.