Combined Cooling, Heating and Power (CCHP)
Overview
Compentency | Reviewing the applications and the different technologies of Combined Heating, Cooling & Power |
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Module type | elective module |
Semester | winter |
Site | Monastir |
Language | English |
Workload | 75 hours course attendance; 50 hours self-study |
Credits points | 5 |
Recommended qualifications | none |
Theory and Technology of Combined Heating, Cooling & Power
Learning Outcome
After the successful participation in the course Theory and Technology of Combined Heating, Cooling & Power the students are able to:
- provide the basic building blocks of CCHP
Content
- Optimizing heat and power resources: heat and power resources overview; expressing power cycle performance; localized vs. central station powergeneration; selection of power generation systems.
- Thermal technologies: heating value and combustion of fuel; properties and value of the steam; boilers; heat recovery
- Prime mover technologies: reciprocating engines; combustion Gas Turbines, steam Turbines; combined and steam injection cycles; controlling prime movers; renewable and alternative power technologies
Details
- Lecturer: Hacen Dhahri
- Teaching method: lecture, exercise
- SWS: 2
- Credit points: 2
- Examination: midterm assignments (1/3); final exam (2/3)
Applications of Combined Heating, Cooling & Power
Learning Outcome
After the successful participation in the course Applications of Combined Heating, Cooling & Power the students are able to:
- provide potential solutions
- define the steps to choose and implement such solutions
Content
- Localized electric generation: localized electric generation applications overview; electricity; electric generators; generator driver (applications and selection);electric generator switchgear and controls; interconnecting electric generators.
- Mechanical drive services
- Mechanical drive applications overview: air compressors; pumps; fans
- Refrigeration and air conditioning: refrigeration cycles and performance ratings; psychometrics; heat extraction – evaporators, chilled water, economizers and thermal storage; heat rejection – condensers, cooling towers, heat pumps and heat recovery; vapor compression- cycle systems; absorption cooling systems;desiccant dehumidification technologies
- Integrated approach to energy resource optimization projects: technical analysis; evaluating the financial potential of the project; contracting and financing optionsof the project; implementing and operating the program
Details
- Lecturer: Souheil El Alimi
- Teaching method: lecture, exercise
- SWS: 3
- Credit points: 3
- Examination: midterm assignments (1/3); final exam (2/3)