B2385 - EXERGY AND PINCH POINT ANALYSIS FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY USE

Conoscenze e abilità da conseguire

On completion of this course, the student will be able to calculate entropy generation and Energy losses in a thermodynamic/energy system; determinie conditions leading to minimal entropy generation in a system; make the necessary assumptions on system definition, operating conditions etc. required to carry out a consistent Energy analysis, suggesting possible improvements; calculate Energy content, reversible work, isentropic efficiency, Energy loss and irreversibility and energy efficiency for different parts of an energy system; apply the Energy analysis method to energy systems; calculate adiabatic flame temperature and Energy loss in combustion processes; determine the pinch temperature and the minimal required thermal load for a suitable industrial process; design heat exchanger networks according to the principles of pinch analysis; suggest measures to reduce heating and cooling needs in an existing heat exchanger network; evaluate pros and cons of traditional and renewable energy sources within the framework of sustainable energy use.

Orario di ricevimento

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