Design of Energy Systems

Recommended Prerequisites

Computer Programming, Technical Drawing, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Energy Conversion and Management, Heat and Mass Transfer, Energy Systems and Equipment, Aerodynamics, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Propulsion Systems, Energy Systems Modeling

Teaching Methods

The theoretical-practical classes are devoted to presenting and discussing the main equipment and accessories for thermal installations and HVAC systems, representation and analyses of diagrams of typical installations. Calculations procedures, 3D modelling and sizing programs are presented, and their applicability in the design of energy production and HVAC systems is discussed. The laboratory practice classes are dedicated to the development of practical examples of sizing and equipment selection, and to follow the projects developed by the students. Different projects are proposed to each group, usually made up of two students. Specialists are invited to discuss specific issues and share their experiences. There are also study visits to thermal energy production and distribution units and HVAC systems.

Learning Outcomes

Design of equipment or thermal unit for production and distribution of heat/cold. General concepts associated with engineering design are explored, the regulations and standards are discussed and theoretical concepts about thermal engineering and control and safety systems are detailed. It is intended that students develop instrumental skills (oral and written communication, use of numerical modelling and sizing tools for thermal and air conditioning systems), personal (critical thinking and knowledge sharing) and systemic (practical application of theoretical knowledge and development of self-criticism and self-evaluation).

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Preliminary design of a thermal installation; industrial licensing; legislation and standards; heat, work and electricity production systems (solar collectors, boilers, cogeneration, trigeneration, thermoelectric power stations); water treatment for thermal equipment; heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) and/or refrigeration installations; thermal energy distribution networks; concepts and practical application of a BIM platform.

Head Lecturer(s)

Adélio Manuel Rodrigues Gaspar

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Oral Defense of the Project : 15.0%
Synthesis work: 15.0%
Project: 70.0%

Bibliography

Woods, P., “An Introduction to District Heating and Cooling”, Institute of Physics Publishing, 2023

Kiss, A., Carlos A., Ferreira, I., “Heat Pumps in Chemical Process Industry”, Taylor & Francis LTD, 2020.

Obrzut, S., “Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, Cengage, 2020.

Kanoğlu, M., Çengel, Y.A., Cimbala, J.M., "Fundamentals and Applications of Renewable Energy". McGraw-Hill Education, 2019

Wang, Z., “Design of Solar Thermal Power Plants”, Elsevier, 2019

Wilson, J., “Cogeneration Power Plants: Planning and Evaluation”, Pennwell Books, 2018

Sarkar, D., “Thermal Power Plant”. Elsevier, 2015

Sabet, M., “Industrial Steam Systems: Fundamentals and Best Design Practices”, Taylor & Francis INC International Concepts, 2015

ASHRAE Handbook – HVAC Systems and Equipment, 2024

ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals, 2021

ASHRAE Handbook—HVAC Applications, 2023

Normas e regulamentação diversa (ISO, ASHRAE; DIN; NP)