Module Details
| Module Code: |
CHEP9003 |
| Title: |
Industrial Heat and Power
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Long Title:
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Industrial Heat & Power Systems
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| NFQ Level: |
Expert |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2011/12 ( September 2011 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5240 - Chemical & Process Eng
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| Module Description: |
This course builds on foundation level (L8) Thermodynamics course. The student will study energy management techniques, advanced thermodynamic concepts, cycles and industrial equipment.
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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, audit and apply thermodynamic principles and methods to both industrial & commercial enterprises, with a view to minimising operating costs, reducing GHG emissions and maximising renewable energy inputs. |
| LO2 |
Analyse complex thermodynamic cycles and renewable energy opportunities; including energy balance and efficiency hand calculation together with suitable fluid property data. |
| LO3 |
Identify and analyse suitable case studies with a view to energy/GHG reduction and renewable energy potential. |
| LO4 |
Submit case study documentation, including drawings, calculations, flowsheets, simulation results and detailed hand calculations. |
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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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| No incompatible modules listed |
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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Energy Management
Energy management systems; energy audits & reporting structures; EU renewable energy directive; 2020 renewable energy targets; exergy, lost work and irreversibility; case study, analysis and detailed hand calculations.
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HVAC & Air Handling Units
Psychometry, mixture properties and air-conditioning; cooling towers & equipment; variable speed motor drives; FDA ventilation and clean area regulations; case study, analysis and detailed hand calculations.
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Refrigeration & Heat Pumps
Heat pump and refrigeration cycles; ASHP, GSHP and refrigerant selection; chillers; absorption chillers and trigeneration; high efficiency heat pumps; high temperature supercritical CO2 heat pump cycles; case study, analysis and detailed hand calculations.
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Large-Scale Power Generation Cycles
Review of basic gas & vapour power cycles; organic Rankine cycle; combined cycle plant with cogeneration; industrial/commercial cogeneration schemes; district heating; case study, analysis and detailed hand calculations.
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Small-Scale Power Generation Cycles
Small scale gas engine cycles & CHP; efficiency and operability of CHP systems; process intensification; renewable energy oportunities; biofuels; Stirling engine cycle and commercial applications; CHCP and absorption chillers; case study, analysis and detailed hand calculations.
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Combustion Processes
Thermodynamic analysis & stiochiometry of combustion processes; calorific value; exergy and flue gas analysis; biofuels and RET; industrial combustion equimpment; case study, analysis and detailed hand calculations.
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Rotodyamic Machinery
Multi-stage rotodynamic equpment, centrifugal and axial compressors; multi-stage gas and steam turbines; expanders; operation and control; case study, analysis and detailed hand calculations.
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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, tutorials, solving calculations by hand and with the aid of spreadsheets/simulators, class discussion. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Independent study, identification of relevant case studies, detailed hand calculations, tutorials and development of computer spreadsheets. |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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J. M. Smith, H. C. Van Ness, M. M. Abbott. (2005), Introduction to chemical engineering thermodynamics, 7th Edn. McGraw-Hill, New York, [ISBN: 0071247084].
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Gordon Rogers, Yon Mayhew. (1992), Engineering thermodynamics, 4th. Longman, Harlow, Essex, England, [ISBN: 9780582045666].
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T. D. Eastop, A. McConkey. (1994), Applied thermodynamics for engineering technologists, 5th Edn. Longman, [ISBN: 0582091934].
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