Coursecode: wb4480
Coursename: energy conversion

DUT creditpoints: 2
ECTS creditpoints: 3
Subfaculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology
Lecturer(s): Woudstra, ir. N.

Tel.: 015-278 21 78
Catalog data: thermodynamics, energy conversion, second law, definition of exergy, conventional power plant (boiler/steam cycle), combined cycle plant, boiler design, steam turbine design, gas turbine design. Course year: 4
Period: by agreement
Hours p/w: 2
Other hours: -
Assessment: written
Assessm.period(s): by agreement
(see academic calendar)
Prerequisites:
Follow up:
Detailed description of topics:
  • Recapitulation of fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics. Energy balance of open en closed systems, second law, entropy, irreversibilities.
  • Definition of exergy; exergy loss.
  • Plant layout: conventional power plant (boiler/steam cycle), combined cycle plant.
  • Engineering aspects of boiler, steam turbine and condenser
  • Engineering aspects of gas turbine and waste heat boiler.
Course material:
Course books:
  • Energietransformaties, deel I: de grondslagen van de thermodynamica. Prof. J.J.C. van Lier
  • Energietransformaties, deel II: thermodynamische en constructieve aspecten van de stoomketel en de stoomturbine. Prof. J.J.C. van Lier
  • Gasturbine-systemen. Ir. N. Woudstra
References from literature:
  • Thermodynamik. Eine Einführung in die Grundlagen und ihre technische Anwendungen. Baehr, H.D.. ISBN 3-540-08963-2
  • Thermodynamik. Grundlagen und technische Anwendungen. Stephan. Einstoffsysteme. K., Mayinger, F.. ISBN 3-540-15751-4
  • Technische Thermodynamik. Mehrstoffsysteme und chemische Reaktionen. Schmidt, E.. ISBN 3-540-07978-5
  • Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics. Moran, M.J., Shapiro, H.N.. ISBN 0-471-59275-7
  • Thermische Turbomaschinen. Traupel, W.. ISBN 3-540-7939-4
Remarks (specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):
Goals:
Course for students of the faculty of electrical engineering, in particular students for the masters study on electrical supply systems. The course gives the basic knowledge and insight in the mechanical part of power stations, the main processes and thermodynamics of these plants.
Computer use: no
Laboratory project(s): no
Design content:
The design of the main components of fossil fired power plants, as boiler, gas and steam turbine and condenser.
Percentage of design: 25%