The objectives of this course are to provide a sound basis in thermodynamics of vapor and gas power systems, employed in electric power plants, and study their operating principles and technology as well as to provide the operating and characteristics of hydraulic turbines and power plants.
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
-Identify the main systems of a thermal power plant and understand its operation;
-Identify the main systems of an hydraulic power plant and understand its operation;
-Evaluate the performance of the energy conversion processes taking place in the power plants
-Analyze energy savings and environmental impact of power plants.
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
· identify the characteristics, requirement and economic considerations of energy systems in their relationship with professionals in this sector.
· understand the mechanical-thermal systems that interact with the most common configurations of electric generators and the important phenomena influencing the quality of the energy produced.
· have skills to work in power stations or companies operating such stations where they will be compulsory to interact with professionals specialising in energy matters.
· better understand the technical and operative documentation of electricity generating groups and modules.
· behave as professional who must be responsible for saving energy.
During the course the following skills will be trained:
-solve problems
-find, communicate and discriminate relevant information concerning power plants
-work in groups in order to solve complex problems
After the course, the student is expected to have
. A critical attitude versus the analysis of the performance and operation of the systems
. A colaborative spirit in order to obtain from different agents the information and knowledge necessary to complete complex problems
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