Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The module is based on knowledge achieved when studying the 2nd semester on the Master of Science in Energy Engineering with a thermal specialisation or Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Engineering with a specialisation in Process Engineering and Combustion Technology or similar.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have comprehension of the aspects of integration and analysis of advanced thermal processes regarding, for example:
  • Analysis and optimisation of thermal systems using techniques such as pinch analysis and heat exchanger network synthesis using mathematical programming techniques
  • Case: Modelling of part-load conditions in thermal systems including practical control aspects
  • Case: Modelling and integration of advanced fuel cell systems
• Have knowledge about advanced fluid dynamical topics and system analysis of such systems related , for example:
  • Techniques involved in the design of heat/mass exchangers – shell-and-tube, plate, extended surface, evaporators, condensers, humidifiers, etc. Flow induced vibrations
  • Two-phase fluid flow, models, boiling, condensation and instabilities
  • Equations of State. Thermodynamic functions/properties. Maxwell’s relations.   Residual properties. Phase equilibrium and phase change
  • Heat transfer by radiation. Modelling methods (e.g.  Discrete Ordinate, Discrete Transfer, Monte-Carlo, etc). Gaseous radiative properties. CFD modelling of radiative heat transfer

Skills

• Be able to identify the elements related to the control aspects of thermal systems
• Be able to apply the knowledge gained to set up experiments on advanced fluid dynamical systems
• Be able to apply the knowledge on advanced fluid dynamical systems related to the above topics

Competences

• Independently be able to define and analyse scientific problems within the area of advanced thermal process systems and advanced fluid dynamical systems using digital platforms
• Independently be able to be a part of professional and interdisciplinary development work within the area of thermal process systems and advanced fluid dynamical systems

Type of instruction

The course is taught by a mixture of lectures, workshops, exercises, mini-projects and self-study plus possible e-learning activities.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course module, the work load is expected to be 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams