Aldo Steinfeld: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2012

Name	Prof. Dr. Aldo Steinfeld
Field	Erneuerbare Energieträger
Address	Renewable Energy Carriers ETH Zürich, ML J 42.1 Sonneggstrasse 3 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND
Telephone	+41 44 632 79 29
E-mail	aldo.steinfeld@ethz.ch
URL	http://www.prec.ethz.ch
Department	Mechanical and Process Engineering
Relationship	Full Professor

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
151-0123-00L	Experimental Methods for Engineers	4 credits	2V + 2U	T. Rösgen, R. S. Abhari, K. Boulouchos, M. Mazzotti, D. J. Norris, H.‑M. Prasser, P. Rudolf von Rohr, A. Steinfeld
Abstract	The course presents an overview of measurement tasks in engineering applications. Different concepts for the acquisition, storage and processing of typical measurement quantities are introduced. Laboratory exercises from different application areas (especially in thermofluidics and process engineering) expand the theoretical foundations introduced in class.
Learning objective	Introduction to questions of measurement techniques, with particular emphasis on thermo-fluids. Presentation of various classic sensor technologies and analytical procedures. Study of various applications in the laboratory.
Content	Structure of measurement techniques - assignment Measurable dimensions: physical level (Electrical noise) Sampling, quantification, filtering Measurement of mechanical dimensions Measurement of thermodynamic dimensions Measuring in flows Measurement of process engineering process parameters.
Literature	Holman, J.P. "Experimental Methods for Engineers", McGraw-Hill 2001, ISBN 0-07-366055-8 Eckelmann, H. "Einführung in die Strömungsmesstechnik", Teubner 1997, ISBN 3-519-02379-2
151-0185-00L	Radiation Heat Transfer	4 credits	2V + 1U	A. Steinfeld, A. Z'Graggen
Abstract	Advanced course in radiation heat transfer
Learning objective	Fundamentals of radiative heat transfer for high-temperature applications. Examples are combustion and solar thermal/thermochemical processes, and other applications in the field of energy conversion and material processing.
Content	1. Introduction to Thermal Radiation. Definitions. Basic Laws. Properties. Electromagnetic spectrum. Blackbody and non-black surfaces. Absorptivity. Emissivity. Reflectivity. Planck's Law, Wien's Displacement Law, Kirchhoff's Law. 2. Surface Radiation Exchange. Diffuse and specular surfaces. Gray and non-gray surfaces. Configuration Factors. Radiation Exchange. Enclosure Theory. 3.Absorbing, Emitting and Scattering Media. Extinction, Absorption, and Scattering Coefficient. Optical Thickness. Equation of Radiative Transfer. Solution methods: discrete ordinate; zone; Monte-Carlo. 4. Applications. Cavities. Selective surfaces and media. Combined radiation/conduction/convection heat transfer.
Lecture notes	Copies of the foils in the beginning of the lecture
Literature	R. Siegel, J.R. Howell, Thermal Radiation Heat Transfer, 3rd. ed., Taylor & Francis, New York, 2002. M. Modest, Radiative Heat Transfer, Academic Press, San Diego, 2003.
151-0261-00L	Thermodynamics III	3 credits	2V + 1U	R. S. Abhari, A. Steinfeld
Abstract	Technical applications of engineering thermodynamics. Extension of thermodynamical fundamentals taught in Thermodynamics I and II.
Learning objective	Understand and apply thermodynamic principles and processes for use in a range of cycles used commonly in practice.
Content	Radiation Heat Transfer, Heat Exchangers, Ideal Gas Mixtures & Psychrometry, Steam Processes, Gas Power Processes, Internal Combustion Engines, Gas Turbine Processes, Refrigeration & Heat Pumps
151-1053-00L	Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics	0 credits	2K	L. Kleiser, R. S. Abhari, K. Boulouchos, P. Jenny, P. Koumoutsakos, C. Müller, H. G. Park, D. Poulikakos, H.‑M. Prasser, T. Rösgen, A. Steinfeld
Abstract	Current advanced research activities in the areas of thermo- and fluid dynamics are presented and discussed, mostly by external speakers.
Learning objective	Knowledge of advanced research in the areas of thermo- and fluid dynamics
529-0193-00L	Renewable Energy Technologies I	4 credits	3G	A. Wokaun, A. Steinfeld
Abstract	Scenarios for world energy demand and CO2 emissions, implications for climate. Methods for the assessment of energy chains. Potential and technology of renewable energies: Biomass (heat, electricity, biofuels), solar energy (low temp. heat, solar thermal and photovoltaic electricity, solar chemistry). Wind and ocean energy, heat pumps, geothermal energy, energy from waste. CO2 sequestration.
Learning objective	Scenarios for the development of world primary energy consumption are introduced. Students know the potential and limitations of renewable energies for reducing CO2 emissions, and their contribution towards a future sustainable energy system that respects climate protection goals.
Content	Scenarios for the development of world energy consumption, energy intensity and economic development. Energy conversion chains, primary energy sources and availability of raw materials. Methods for the assessment of energy systems, ecological balances and life cycle analysis of complete energy chains. Biomass: carbon reservoirs and the carbon cycle, energetic utilisation of biomass, agricultural production of energy carriers, biofuels. Solar energy: solar collectors, solar-thermal power stations, solar chemistry, photovoltaics, photochemistry. Wind energy, wind power stations. Ocean energy (tides, waves). Geothermal energy: heat pumps, hot steam and hot water resources, hot dry rock (HDR) technique. Energy recovery from waste. Greenhouse gas mitigation, CO2 sequestration, chemical bonding of CO2. Consequences of human energy use for ecological systems, atmosphere and climate.
Lecture notes	Lecture notes will be distributed during the course.
Literature	- Heinloth, K.: Die Energiefrage (Vieweg, 2003) - Kaltschmitt, M., Wiese, A., Streicher, W.: Erneuerbare Energien (Springer, 2003) - Tester, J.W., Drake, E.M., Golay, M.W., Driscoll, M.J., Peters, W.A.: Sustainable Energy - Choosing Among Options (MIT Press, 2005)
Prerequisites / Notice	Fundamentals of chemistry and physics are a prerequisite for this course. Topics are available to carry out a Project Work (Semesterarbeit) on the contents of this course.