Design of Energy Systems

Recommended Prerequisites

Computer Programming, Technical Drawing, Thermodynamics, Applied Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Refrigeration, HVAC, Combustion Engine.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical classes are devoted to describe and to discuss the principles of equipment and accessories of heating units and to draw and analyze typical units. Some programs and their applicability to design of energy systems are discussed. The theoretical and practical modules are devoted to solve practical examples and to select equipment and to discuss the progress of students with their projects. Experts are invited to discuss some specific issues and to share their experiences on design. Some visits to thermal and electrical units are carried out.

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, using numerical and graphical tools), 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 installation of a thermal, industrial licensing, legislation and standards; heat, work and electricity production systems (solar collectors, boilers, cogeneration, trigeneration, power plants); freezing and refrigeration units, HVAC; water treatment systems or thermal equipment; thermal energy networks.

Head Lecturer(s)

Adélio Manuel Rodrigues Gaspar

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Frequency: 20.0%
Project: 80.0%

Bibliography

Filipe Juanico, Geradores de Calor, Ecemei, Lda - Rio Tinto, Porto, 1991

Thomas Elliot and editors of Power Magazine, Standard Handbook of Powerplant Engineering, MacGraw-Hill, 1989

BASU, Prabir, Boilers and Burners: design and theory, New Jork, Springer, 2000

William Reynolds e Henry Perkins, Engineering Thermodynamics, International Student Edition, 2nd edition, MacGraw-Hill, 1977

Walter Wagner, Heat Transfer Practice with Organic Media, 1997

Pedro Telles, Tubulações Industriais, Livro Técnico Científicos, 1986

W. F. Stoecker, J. W Jones, Refrigeração e Ar Condicionado, McGraw-Hill, 1985

McQuiston, J.Parker, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning-Analysis and Design, F.C. John & Wiley, 1994

Kakaç Sadik, Heat Exchangers: selection, rating, and thermal design, Boca Raton, Florida : CRC Press, 1998

L. Roriz, Climatização - Concepção, Instalação e Condução de Sistemas, Alfragide: Edições Orion, 2006

Muhammad Iqbal, An introduction to solar radiation, New York: Academic Press, 1983.