Course code: wb4423

Course name: Dynamic Modeling and Simulation of Energy Conversion Systems

Course changed in wb4423-03

This concerns a Course

ECTS credit points: 3

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology

Section of

Lecturer(s): Dr. ir. P. Colonna

Tel.:  015 - 27 8 2172

Catalog data:

Physical modeling of dynamic systems, Simulation, Laws of conservation, Lumped parameters models, Causality, Energy conversion systems, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Dynamics, Ordinary Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Modularity, Linearization, Process components, Power plant, Cogeneration, Trigeneration, Fluid Properties, Simulation software, Real time Simulation, Model validation, Simulators.

Course year:

MSc 1^st year

Semester:

2A

Hours per week:

4

Other hours:

Assessment:

Other 1) see remarks

Assessment periods:

After 1A, after 1B, after 2B

(see academic calendar)

Prerequisites (course codes):

wb1224, wb4304, wb2311, wb4422, wb201‑1

Follow up (course codes):

 -

Detailed description of topics:

Part 01  Introduction: and review of basic concepts of dynamic modeling

Part 02  Numerical methods and Model Analysis

Part 03  Conservation laws

Part 04  Fluid Properties, Heat Transfer, Fluid Dynamics, Combustion

Part 05  Modularity

Part 06  Model validation

Part 07  Energy conversion systems

Part 08  Training in Simulink and application to energy conversion systems

Part 09  Steam Power Plant components: examples.

Part 10  Boiler dynamics

Part 11  Distillation column

Part 12  Tools for modeling and simulation

Part 13  Plant Simulators

Course material:

• PowerPoint presentations, notes from lectures.

References from literature:

• MMS, Modular Modeling System v.5.1, Reference Manual, Framatome Technologies, 1998.
• MMS, Modular Modeling System v.5.1, Basics, Framatome Technologies, 1998.
• O.H. Bosgra, wb2311 Introduction to modeling, Lecture notes, 2002, Delft University of Technology.
• (Matlab) Simulink v. 6.5 , on-line help, The Mathworks inc.,2002
• A.W. Ordys, A.W. Pike, M.A. Johnson, R.M. Katebi and M.J. Grimble, Modeling and Simulation of Power Generation Plants, Springer Verlag, London, 1994.
• P. Moin, Fundamentals of Engineering Numerical Analysis, Cambridge University Press, 2001.
• List of scientific articles is made available to students

Remarks assessment, entry requirements, etc.:

Students' proficiency is assessed during an oral exam in which the student presents his technical report detailing the modeling and simulation project. Theoretical aspects are tested during the discussion of the submitted report.

Learning goals:

The objective of the course is to give students a method to design and implement complex dynamic models of energy conversion systems,  using basic principles and fundamental engineering knowledge in the fields of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and heat transfer. The theoretical fundamentals of dynamic modeling are complemented by an initial training in the use of advanced software to implement the designed models and simulate and analyze the involved processes. Students acquire tools currently employed in modern engineering practice.

Computer use:

The computer is used to build dynamic models of energy conversion systems and to run simulations for the purpose of validating and analyzing the response of the system. Specific software for dynamic modeling of Engineering systems is employed. Due to licenses availability on campus, Mathworks Simulink is suggested.

Laboratory project(s):

Technical Report of the modeling and simulation project (teams of 2 students are suggested)

Design content:

Modeling and simulation of an energy conversion system formed by several components.

Percentage of design:  60%