151-0206-00L  Energy Systems and Power Engineering

SemesterSpring Semester 2021
LecturersR. S. Abhari, A. Steinfeld
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
151-0206-00 VEnergy Systems and Power Engineering
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2 hrs
Tue10:00-12:00ON LI NE »
R. S. Abhari, A. Steinfeld
151-0206-00 UEnergy Systems and Power Engineering
The exercise starts in the 2nd week.

The lecturers will communicate the exact lesson times of ONLINE courses.
2 hrs
Tue12:00-14:00ON LI NE »
R. S. Abhari, A. Steinfeld

Catalogue data

AbstractIntroductory first course for the specialization in ENERGY. The course provides an overall view of the energy field and pertinent global problems, reviews some of the thermodynamic basics in energy conversion, and presents the state-of-the-art technology for power generation and fuel processing.
ObjectiveIntroductory first course for the specialization in ENERGY. The course provides an overall view of the energy field and pertinent global problems, reviews some of the thermodynamic basics in energy conversion, and presents the state-of-the-art technology for power generation and fuel processing.
ContentWorld primary energy resources and use: fossil fuels, renewable energies, nuclear energy; present situation, trends, and future developments. Sustainable energy system and environmental impact of energy conversion and use: energy, economy and society. Electric power and the electricity economy worldwide and in Switzerland; production, consumption, alternatives. The electric power distribution system. Renewable energy and power: available techniques and their potential. Cost of electricity. Conventional power plants and their cycles; state-of-the-art and advanced cycles. Combined cycles and cogeneration; environmental benefits. Solar thermal; concentrated solar power; solar photovoltaics. Fuel cells: characteristics, fuel reforming and combined cycles.
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Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits4 credits
ExaminersR. S. Abhari, A. Steinfeld
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 120 minutes
Written aidsNone
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Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Energy Science and Technology MasterEnergy Flows and ProcessesWInformation
Mechanical Engineering BachelorEnergy, Flows and ProcessesW+Information
Mechanical Engineering BachelorMechatronicsWInformation
Computational Science and Engineering BachelorElectivesWInformation
Computational Science and Engineering MasterElectivesWInformation
Science, Technology, and Policy MasterEnergy and MobilityWInformation
Environmental Sciences MasterMinor in Sustainable Energy UseWInformation
Process Engineering MasterCore CoursesWInformation