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Study programmes 2008-2009Last update : 29/06/2009
MECA0459-1  Applied thermodynamics. Energy conversion techniques. Thermic power stations
Duration :  20h Th, 20h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Sciences and management of environment, in-depth approach, 2nd year3
Master in sciences and environment management Deuxième quadrimestre3
Holder(s) :  Philippe Mathieu
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  1) revision of the analysis of thermodynamic steam and gas cycles
2) gas turbine technology
3) optimisation of combined gas/steam turbine cycles
4) advanced coal power stations: supercritical cycles and power stations using integrated coal gasification in a combined cycle
5) reduction in the emission of pollutants: NOx, SOx, particles, heavy metals;
6) cogeneration;
7) technologies leading to the capture and storage of CO2
Course objective :  Performance calculation, costs and impacts on the environment of fossil fuel power stations.
Prerequisites :  none
Workshops :  none
Organization :  4 days at the 2nd semester
Written notes :  Yes : slides + written notes
Assessment :  Oral examination
Contacts :  Ph Mathieu pmathieu@ulg.ac.be
Remarks :  Training in applied thermodynamics will greatly facilitate understanding of this course.


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