MPEM 5110
Energy Conversion
Instructor
Dr. Neil Wahl, Associate Professor, Montana Tech of The University of Montana
Text
Power plant Technology, by M. M. El-Wakil (ISBN 0-07-019288-X)
Reference: Thermodynamics, An Engineering Approach, by Cengel and Boles (ISBN 0-07-238332-1)
General Policies and Procedures
- Homework assignments will be scheduled throughout the course, with appropriate due dates included with the assignment. Homework must be returned by e-mail or fax by that date.
- Examinations will be distributed three times during the course. These are to be completed and returned by e-mail or fax within the allotted time as specified within the exam.
- Make-up exams will not be provided, except for extra-ordinary reasons. No late homework assignments will be accepted.
Grading Policies
A course grade will be determined from a compilation of points from homework and examinations. Three exams will be given, each valued at 50 points. Homework will be given with each topic area, (estimate 12), valued at 5 points each. A total of 210 points are possible, which will be represented as a percentage.
Grades based upon the percentage will follow the standard percentage to letter grade format.
90-100 A; 80-90 B; 70-80 C; 60-70 D; less than 60 F.
Description
This course is intended to give the student an appreciation for the sources and forms of energy and their efficient conversion to more useful forms. An overview of renewable and non-renewable sources will be discussed. Conventional methods of conversion of fossil-fuel energy sources into electrical energy will be discussed in detail. Thermodynamic analysis of energy conversion methods are discussed as well as methods of analysis for energy conservation.
Objectives
Students should have a good understanding of the fundamentals of thermodynamics.
Outline
- Energy, definitions, forms, sources and uses (Textbook and DOE information)
- Energy conversion methods (Textbook Chapters 9, 13, 14)
a. Renewable and non-renewable
b. hydro, nuclear, fossil, solar, wind,
c. chemical, kinetic, potential, mechanical, electrical
- Thermodynamics review (1st and 2nd Laws of Thermodynamics) (Textbook Chapter 1)
- Energy conversion machinery and cycles
a. Rankine cycle and variations (Textbook Chapter 2)
b. Steam Generators (Textbook Chapter 3)
c. Fuels and combustion (Textbook Chapter 4)
d. Turbines (Textbook Chapter 5)
e. The condensate-feedwater system (Textbook Chapter 6)
f. The circulating-water system (Textbook Chapter 7)
g. Gas turbines and combined cycles (Textbook Chapter 8)
h. Operating practices; control schemes (Textbook Chapter 2)
Energy conservation analysis methods (Reference book Chapter 7)
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