Course objectives:
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The main objectives of the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) module are:
1. understanding basic CHP terms, definitions and parameters.
2. understanding CHP as one of the most efficient ways to burn fuel.
3. understanding thermal design of CHP systems and the types of technology.
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Requirements on student
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Continuous assessment: fulfilment of test requirements
Final assessment: test
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Content
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1 Overview of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems
2 Thermodynamics and performance analysis
3 Techno-economic assessment
4 Integration into energy systems & CHP benefits
5 Internal combustion & Reciprocating engines
6 Stirling engines
7 Steam turbines & Microturbines
8 ORC waste heat recovery systems
9 Fuel cell systems
10 Biomass fuels
11 Heat-activated cooling technologies
12 Energy storage
13 Applications of CHP systems & Case studies & Best practice analysis
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Activities
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Fields of study
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Guarantors and lecturers
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Literature
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Recommended:
Christos A. Frangopoulos. Cogeneration: Technologies, Optimization and Implementation. The Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2017. ISBN 9781785610554.
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Recommended:
Paul Breeze. Combined Heat and Power. Academic Press, 2017. ISBN 9780128129098.
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On-line library catalogues
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Time requirements
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All forms of study
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Activities
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Time requirements for activity [h]
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Contact hours
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15
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Preparation for formative assessments (2-20)
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10
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Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
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20
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Practical training (number of hours)
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30
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Total
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75
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge - students are expected to possess the following knowledge before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
1. fundamentals of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
2. ability of individual work and collaboration in a group.
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Skills - students are expected to possess the following skills before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
computational skills in linear algebra and mathematical analysis (differential calculus). |
Competences - students are expected to possess the following competences before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
N/A |
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge - knowledge resulting from the course: |
1. understanding the benefits of cogeneration.
2. knowledge of various CHP technologies.
3. knowledge of thermodynamics of CHP systems |
Skills - skills resulting from the course: |
1. performance analysis of CHP systems.
2. techno-economic assessment. |
Competences - competences resulting from the course: |
N/A |
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Assessment methods
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Knowledge - knowledge achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Test |
Skills - skills achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Test |
Competences - competence achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Test |
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Teaching methods
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Knowledge - the following training methods are used to achieve the required knowledge: |
Lecture |
Practicum |
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