Module Details
| Module Code: |
CHEP7013 |
| Title: |
Process Energy Analysis
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Long Title:
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Thermodynamic cycles and Pinch
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5240 - Chemical & Process Eng
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| Module Description: |
This module introduces students to more advanced Process Analysis, including the thermodynamic analysis of power and reverse power cycles, and the analysis of heat exchanger networks through the application of "pinch" technology.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Analyse and solve problems associated with the thermodynamic operation of gas and vapour power cycles, identify the major factors that affect the overall performance of such cycles including the advantages offered by Combined Heat & Power (CHP) cycles. |
| LO2 |
Analyse and solve problems associated with the thermodynamic operation of reverse gas and vapour power cycles and then identify the major factors that affect the performance of these cycles |
| LO3 |
Apply the concept of Pinch Technology to complex heat exchanger networks and then identify the major factors that affect the overall performance of these networks. |
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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Second Law of Thermodynamics
Kelvin-Plank and Clausius statements, Heat engine and Heat pump, Entropr. T-s, P-v and P-h plots, Carnot cycle, Perpetual motion machines
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Large Output Vapour Power Cycles:
Advantages and disadvantages of steam cycles; analysis of steady-flow vapour power cycles; measures of performance - cycle efficiency, work ratio and specific steam consumption; the Carnot cycle; the Rankine cycle; the superheated Rankine cycle; the superheated Rankine cycle with reheat; the regenerative cycle; combustion efficiency and overall efficiency; Combined Heat and Power (CHP) cycles.
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Small Output Gas Power Cycles:
Advantages and disadvantages of reciprocating engines; analysis of non-flow gas power cycles; specification of measures of performance; mechanical features of reciprocating engines; the Otto cycle – efficiency of Otto cycle; the Diesel cycle –efficiency of Diesel cycle; the mixed cycle – efficiency of the mixed cycle; Mean Effective Pressure (MEP); Combined Heat and Power (CHP) cycles.
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Large Output Gas Power Cycles:
Advantages and disadvantages of gas turbine plant; analysis of steady-flow gas power cycles; Joule cycle; open-cycle gas turbines; measures of performance; air-standard gas turbine cycles; maximum pressure ratio; optimum pressure ratio; intercoolers and reheaters; recouperators; Combined Heat and Power (CHP) cycles.
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Reverse Heat Engine Cycles:
Concept of heat engines and reverse heat engines; refrigerator as a reverse heat engine; heat pump as a reverse heat engine; measures of performance; the Carnot refrigerator and the Carnot heat pump; practical modifications to the reverse heat engine cycle; compressor selection and sizing criteria; refrigerant selection criteria.
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Pinch Technology:
Process Integration; first and second Laws of Thermodynamics as constraints; minimum approach temperature; heat capacity flow rates; choice of heat exchanger arrangements; cascade diagrams - temperature intervals; identification of minimum heating and cooling requirements; enthalpy-temperature diagrams; the “Pinch Temperature(s)”; significance of "Pinch" and "Pinch" heuristics; minimum number of heat exchangers; loops and pathways; area estimates; grand composite curve and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) cycles.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 30.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 70.00% |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lectures/discussions/problem solving |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Study, Solving problems |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lectures / worked examples / tutorials |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Study, problem solving |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Borgnackke and Sonntag. (2009), Fundamentals of thermodynamics, 7th. Wiley, Hoboken, N.J., [ISBN: 978-0470041925].
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Rogers, G.F.C., Mayhew, Y.R.. (1996), Engineering Thermodynamics Work and Heat Transfer, 4th Edn. Pearson Education,.
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Rogers, G.F.C., Mayhew, Y.R.. (1995), Thermodynamic and Transport Properties of Fluids-SI Units, 5th Edn. Basil Blackwell,.
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Holland, F.A., Bragg, R.. (1996), Fluid Flow for Chemical Engineers,, 2nd Edn. Edward Arnold.
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Ian C. Kemp. (2007), Pinch analysis and process integration, 2nd. Amsterdam ; Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007., [ISBN: 0750682604].
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Eastop, T.D., McConkey, A.. (1996), Applied Thermodynamics For Engineering Technologists, 5th Edn. Prentice-Hall,.
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Sonntag, R., Borgnakke, C., Van Wylan, G.. (2002), Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, 6th Edn. Wiley.
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Felder, R.M., Rousseau, R.W.. (1999), Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, 3rd Edn. Wiley.
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Douglas, J.. (1988), Conceptual Design of Chemical Processes, McGraw-Hill, New York, NY.
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Zemansky, M.W., Dittman, R.H.. (1996), Heat and Thermodynamics, 7th Edn. McGraw-Hill.
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Serth, R.W., & Lestina, T.. (2014), Process heat transfer, 2nd. Academic Press, [ISBN: 9780123971951].
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James M. Douglas. (1988), Conceptual design of chemical processes, McGraw-Hill, New York, [ISBN: 0071001956].
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Robin Smith. (2005), Chemical process design and integration, 2nd. Wiley, Hoboken, N.J., [ISBN: 0471486817].
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Warren D. Seider, J.D. Seader, Daniel R. Lewin, Soemantri Widagdo. (2009), Product and Process Design Principles: Synthesis, Analysis and Design, 3rd Edition, 3rd. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., p.728, [ISBN: 0470414413].
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| Other Resources |
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Software, AspenTech. (2015), Aspen Plus, 10 Canal Park, Cambridge, MA 02141-2201,
USA, Aspen Technology, Inc.,
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