last modified: 07/04/2005

Course code: wb4423-03

Course name: Modeling and Simulation of Energy Conversion Systems

 

This concerns a Course

ECTS credit points: 3

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology

Section of Energy Technology

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

Tel.:  015 - 27 82172

Catalog data:

Physical modeling of dynamic systems, Simulation, Conservation Laws, Constitutive equations, 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 1st year

Semester:

2B

Hours per week:

4

Other hours:

 

Assessment:

see “Remarks”

Assessment periods:

After 2B, Summer, after 1A, After 1B

(see academic calendar)

 

Prerequisites (course codes):

§       O.D.E., numerical methods (wi2051wb – Differential Eqns.)

§       Principles of programming (e.g. in 2049wb –Programming in  Visual Basic or Matlab)

§       Thermodynamics (wb1126wb–Thermo 1, wb1224 – Thermo 2)

§       Heat and Mass Transfer (wb1321 – Heat and Mass Transfer)

§       Principles of Fluid Machinery (wb4304 – Thermo 3)

§       Components in Energy conversion systems (wb4300A – Equipment for heat and mass transfer, wb4300B – Introduction to pumps and compressors)

§       Power plants (wb4422 – Thermal Power Plants, wb4430-03 Process Flow scheme)

§       Principles of Dynamic Modeling (wb2311 – Introduction to Modeling)

Follow up (course codes):

Detailed description of topics:

Part 01 Introduction
Part 02 Conservation laws
Part 03 Modeling paradigms
Part 04 Numerical methods and software
Part 05 Fluid Properties, Heat Transfer, Fluid Dynamics, Chemical reactions
Part 06 Simulink
Part 07 Validation and model analysis
Part 08 Examples and short overview of simulators

Course material:

  • PowerPoint presentations, personal notes from lectures.

References from literature:

  • K. Hangos, I. Cameron, Process Modelling and Model Analysis, Academic Press, 2001.
  • 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. 7.0 , on-line help, The Mathworks inc.,2004
  • 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 the results of his modeling project. Theoretical aspects are tested during the discussion.
Written tests are given during the lecture period. If all test are graded 6 or more, no oral examination is required

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 get some experience in using 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 employed.

Laboratory / project(s):

Modeling and simulation of components of an energy conversion system.
A "Project requirements" sheet is given to each team.
The task must be accomplished by teams of 2 students.
The project must be documented by a model form for each component according to the format explained during lectures (A template is available in the "Course Documents" section).
Moreover the files of the complete Simulink model and a short discussion of the model validation and results must also be included.

Design content:

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

Percentage of design:  60%