Calculus I, II Writing and Communication Skills Thermal Engineering Environmental Technology Heat power plants Engineering Fluid Mechanics

By the end of this content area, students will be able to have: 1. a systematic understanding of the key aspects and concepts of thermal engineering and fluid mechanics. 2. coherent knowledge of thermal engineering and fluid mechanics including some at the forefront of the branch in mechanical engineering. 3. the ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to identify, formulate and solve problems of thermal engineering and fluid mechanics using established methods. 4. the ability to select and apply relevant analytic and modelling methods in thermal engineering and fluid mechanics. 5. the ability to conduct searches of literature, and to use data bases and other sources of information. 6. the ability to select and use appropriate equipment, tools and methods to solve problems of thermal engineering and fluid mechanics. 7. the ability to combine theory and practice to solve problems of thermal engineering and fluid mechanics. 8. function effectively as an individual and as a member of a team. 9. demonstrate awareness of the health, safety and legal issues and responsibilities of engineering practice, the impact of engineering solutions in a societal and environmental context, and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.

RA1.2: An systematic understanding of the key aspects and concepts of their branch of engineering. RA1.3: Coherent knowledge of their branch of engineering including some at the forefront of the branch. RA2.1: The ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using established methods. RA2.3: The ability to select and apply relevant analytic and modelling methods. RA4.1: The ability to conduct searches of literature, and to use data bases and other sources of information. RA5.1: The ability to select and use appropriate equipment, tools and methods. RA5.2: The ability to combine theory and practice to solve engineering problems. RA6.1: Function effectively as an individual and as a member of a team. RA6.3: Demonstrate awareness of the health, safety and legal issues and responsibilities of engineering practice, the impact of engineering solutions in a societal and environmental context, and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering practice. CB1: Students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that builds on the foundation of general secondary education, and is usually at a level that, while relying on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study. CB2: Students are able to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the competences usually demonstrated through the development and defence of arguments and problem solving within their field of study. CG9: Knowledge and capacity to apply computational and experimental tools for analysis and quantification of mechanical engineering problems.

1. Introduction Water use in society (industrial, commercial, residential) Climate change, population increase and energy demand Water for energy & Energy for water 2. Water for Energy Water use in fossil-fuel plants Water use in renewable-based plants Relationships among water use, fuel type, efficiency, technology & environmental impacts Effects and consequences 3. Energy for water Water scarcity, stress on water systems and energy generation Strategies to reduce water use Processes for desalination and water reuse

The teaching methodology will include: 1. Lecture slides and recommended bibliography. 2. Problem solving sessions related with the course topics. 3. Homework problems. 4. Preparation and presentation of scientific reports, including three practical sessions. In addition, the class may include tutorials in groups.