AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Based on the thermodynamic elements from applied thermodynamics, the course provides students with the basic tools of analysis, design and operation of energy systems and their major components

TEACHING METHODS

The course is based on theoretical lectures and numerical calculations

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Worldwide and national energy production overview.
Applied thermodynamic recap.
Steam turbine power plants: system configurations, operating parameters and performances.
Gas turbine power plants: configurations, operating parameters and performances.
Combined cycle power plants and combined heat and power plants (CHP).
Hydroelectric power plants.
Internal combustion engines.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

“Power Plants Engineering” P.K. Nag.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

LOREDANA MAGISTRI (President)

ALBERTO TRAVERSO

ARISTIDE MASSARDO (President Substitute)

LESSONS

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral Examination

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

Pre-requisites :

Thermodymics knowledge (recommended).