Main topics of the course:
Energy, ambient and pollution
Combustion fundamentals
Steam powerplants
Refrigeration cycle
Gas turbine
Internal combustion reciprocating engine
Combined cycles and cogeneration
Introduction to renewable Energy Systems and ORC
During the course both theory and training lessons are planned
Course Content - Last names M-Z
Steam Power Plants. Regeneration, superheating. Condensers. Mixing and surface feedwater heaters. Backpressure plants for combined heat and power. Steam Generators: heat transfer, combustion, energy balance, efficiency and losses.
Inverse Cycles. Refrigeration systems and Heat Pumps. Refrigeration schemes: simple, double-pressure intercooled, two-pressure level with mixing. Absorption cooling systems.
Gas Turbine Power Plants. Simple and regenerative cycle. Intecooling, reheat. Combustor ener
Impianti conversione Energetica
S. Stecco Ed. Pitagora
Turbomacchine
S.Stecco e G. Manfrida Ed. Pitagora
Notes available @ http://www.htc.de.unifi.it/docpub/pdf_impianti_2013.zip
This is an introductory level to Energy Systems for Industrial Engineers
Prerequisites - Last names M-Z
Calculus, Physics (Thermodynamics).
Teaching Methods - Last names M-Z
Lectures, guided examples, simulation in classroom and PC classroom
Type of Assessment - Last names A-L
Exam is based on written and oral test.
16 January 2017
6 February 2017
27 February 2016
12 June 2017
10 July 2017
24 July 2017
8 September 2017
15 September 2017
Access to examinations list using http://sol.unifi.itAccess to examinations list using http://sol.unifi.it
Type of Assessment - Last names M-Z
The course is designed for frequency. During the semester, 2-3 written tests are scheduled. An oral exam will deal with deciciencies demonstrated in the written tests.
Course program - Last names A-L
Energy Conversion national and worldwide scenario. Environmental
effects of Energy Conversion.
Combustion Process: Fundamentals; specific applications for Energy
Conversion plants.
Steam PowerPlants: thermodynamic features and components
descriptions. Performance
Gas Turbine PowerPlants: thermodynamic features and components
descriptions. Performance
Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine: thermodynamic features and
components descriptions. Performance
Combined Cycles and Cogeneration: thermodynamic features and
components descriptions. Performance
Organic Rankine Cycles for Heat recovery at low temperature. Introduction to main energy systems for renewable energy sources exploitation
Course program - Last names M-Z
Steam Power Plants. Regeneration, superheating. Condensers. Mixing and surface feedwater heaters. Backpressure plants for combined heat and power. Steam Generators: heat transfer, energy balance, efficiency and losses. Combustion: Calorific value of fuels, excess air, Equivalence ratio. Soichiometry of combustion. Adiabatic flame temperature. Chemical equilibria and dissociation, introduction to reaction kinetics.
Inverse Cycles. Refrigeration systems and Heat Pumps. Refrigeration schemes: simple, double-pressure intercooled, two-pressure level with mixing. Absorption cooling systems.
Gas Turbine Power Plants. Simple and regenerative cycle. Intecooling, reheat. Combustion energy balance. Steam and water injection. Cogeneration of heat and power. Combined gas/steam cycles.
Internal Combustion engines. Ideal Air cycle, Limit Cycle and Real cycle. Spark and direct ignition. Distribution diagram. Volumetric efficiency. Expressions for torque and Power. Combined Heat and Power with engines.