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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
MECA0459-1  Applied thermodynamics. Energy conversion techniques. Thermic power stations

Duration :  20h Th, 20h Pr
Number of credits :  
Master in sciences and environment management Toute l'année3
Master en sciences et gestion de l'environnement, à finalité spécialisée en énergies renouvelables, 2nd yearToute l'année3
Lecturer :  Ahmed Rassili
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
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
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Performance calculation, costs and impacts on the environment of fossil fuel power stations.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
none
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
none
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
4 days at the 2nd semester
Recommended or required readings :  
Yes : slides + written notes
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Oral examination
Organizational remarks :  
Training in applied thermodynamics will greatly facilitate understanding of this course.
Contacts :  
Ph Mathieu pmathieu@ulg.ac.be


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