| Subject name (in Hungarian, in English) | Energy processes and equipment | |||
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Energy Processes and Equipment
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| Neptun code | BMEGEENBGEB | |||
| Type | study unit with contact hours | |||
| Course types and number of hours (weekly / semester) | course type: | lecture (theory) | exercise | laboratory excercise |
| number of hours (weekly): | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| nature (connected / stand-alone): | - | - | coupled | |
| Type of assessments (quality evaluation) | mid-term grade | |||
| ECTS | 5 | |||
| Subject coordinator | name: | Dr. Cséfalvay Edit | ||
| post: | associate professor | |||
| contact: | csefalvay@energia.bme.hu | |||
| Host organization | Department of Energy Engineering | |||
| http://www.energia.bme.hu/ | ||||
| Course homepage | https://edu.gpk.bme.hu/course/view.php?id=364 | |||
| Course language | hungarian, english | |||
| Primary curriculum type | mandatory | |||
| Direct prerequisites | Strong prerequisite | none | ||
| Weak prerequisite | ||||
| Parallel prerequisite | BMEGEENBGKG | |||
| Milestone prerequisite | at least obtained 0 ECTS | |||
| Excluding condition | BMEGEENAG71 | |||
Aim
Energy and energy production are of increasing importance in both the economy and the environment, so students need to have adequate knowledge of each mode of energy production to be able to select the right solution to a given problem and integrate the right design into a given system. During the course, students will be introduced to various cooling techniques, heat pump systems, gasification, and modern combustion techniques, power plant steam and gas turbines, solar panels, and fuel cells.
Learning outcomes
Competences that can be acquired by completing the course
Knowledge
Identifies multi-stage cooling systems and utilization options. Student is familiar with absorption cooling systems and their utilization possibilities. Interprets the characteristic curves and characteristic fields of internal combustion engines. Have a thorough knowledge on the mixture systems of spark ignition engines and their operation. Understands the different hybrid systems and how they work. Be aware of with gas engines, cogeneration and trigeneration systems and their operation. Have a thorough knowledge with the content diagram and the information that can be derived from them. Student identifies the methods for reduction of green house gas emission. Student is aware of the structure of solid combustion plants and powder-fired renewable fuels. Student names the methods of controlling steam turbines and the structure of the Curtis stage. Have a thorough knowledge of the operation of singe-shaft and free (power) turbine gas turbines. Identifies fuel cell types and their operation. Understands the operation and characteristic parameters of solar panels.
Ability
Selects the main parameters for the different cooling systems. Calculates the basic parameters of a multistage absorption cooling system. Ranks engines based on their characteristics and engine maps. Describes the mixing system and operation of a spark ignition engine. Selects the optimal hybrid system for the application. Selects gas engines, cogeneration and trigeneration systems and knows how they work. Evaluates gas engines, cogeneration and trigeneration systems and their operation based on a content diagram. The student selects the appropriate method for reduction of green house gas emission. Explores the structure of combustion plants when using solid and powder-fired renewable fuels. Recommends appropriate regulation of steam turbines (including the Curtis stage). Evaluates the operation of single-shaft and free (power) turbine gas turbines. Identifies fuel cell types and the optimal type of cell operation for a given workflow. Compares the operation of solar panels and chooses their characteristic parameters.
Attitude
Continuously develops the own professional knowledge for a lifetime. Student is open to integrating new computer tools into his own work. Strives to deepen and refine available techniques for solving problems in hydraulic systems. The student is receptive to accurate and effective problem solving. Supports the use of energy efficient and sustainable technologies.
Independence and responsibility
Independently searches for, understands and embraces techniques found in the relevant literature. Accepts technical criticism and is ready to judge its relevance professionally. Collaborates on technical issues as part of a group. Student is committed to the principles and methods of systematic thinking and problem solving. As an engineer, student is responsible for the effects of energy systems on society and the environment.
Teaching methodology
The course integrates frontal lectures and small group laboratory measurements. Lectures include “chalk and talk” type instruction as well as electronic presentations as needed. The acquired knowledge will be further deepened by laboratory exercises that will help to understand the operation of the equipment presented in the lecture. Colleagues are readily available, and personal consultation is available upon student request.
Support materials
Textbook
Gulen S. Can: Gas Turbines for Electric Power Generation, 2019, ISBN 13: 9781108416658
Kasım Zor: Gas Engine Based Cogeneration and Trigeneration Plants, 2015, ISBN 13: 9783659719684,
Dave S. Steinberg: Cooling Techniques for Electronic Equipment, 2nd Edition 2nd Edition, 1991, ISBN: 978-0471524519
Lecture notes
The lecture note is expected to be completed after 2025.
Lecture notes are available in 2025-ben on Moodle:https://edu.gpk.bme.hu/course/view.php?id=509
Online material
https://edu.gpk.bme.hu/course/view.php?id=364
https://edu.gpk.bme.hu/course/view.php?id=509
Validity of the course description
| Start of validity: | 2025. January 1. |
| End of validity: | 2029. July 15. |
General rules
The requirement to complete the subject is: (1) successful laboratory measurements and (2) submission of a laboratory report within 2 weeks of measurement and (3) achievement of successful results (> 39%) from the three summative assessments. The material provided during the lectures, the slides of the lectures are published for the students, at the end of which orientation questions help the students to prepare for the overall assessment. Successful submission of laboratory report is required. The report shall include an outline of the test equipment, instrument, measurement process, measured and derived data, and final results, moreover the experience and final conclusions.
Assessment methods
Detailed description of mid-term assessments
| Mid-term assessment No. 1 | ||
| Type: | summative assessment | |
| Number: | 3 | |
| Purpose, description: | Summative assessments collectively examine and measure students ’learning outcomes as defined by their knowledge- and ability-type competencies. Accordingly, each summative assessment measures the acquisition of the designated theoretical knowledge. Completion of studies must be completed at the time specified in the study performance assessment plan. Maximum 25 points can be gained during each summative assessment. | |
| Mid-term assessment No. 2 | ||
| Type: | formative assessment, simple | |
| Number: | 1 | |
| Purpose, description: | A laboratory report of the laboratory measurement must be submitted. The report shall include an outline of the test equipment, instrument, measurement process, measured and derived data, and final results, moreover the experience and final conclusions. The final result of the measurement must be clearly stated. The report must be signed by all participants. All additional material (notes, Excel / Matlab files, etc.) must be attached electronically at the time of submission. | |
Detailed description of assessments performed during the examination period
The subject does not include assessment during the examination period.
The weight of mid-term assessments in signing or in final grading
| ID | Proportion |
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| Mid-term assessment No. 1 | 75 % |
| Mid-term assessment No. 2 | 25 % |
The weight of partial exams in grade
There is no exam belongs to the subject.
Determination of the grade
| Grade | ECTS | The grade expressed in percents |
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| very good (5) | Excellent [A] | above 90 % |
| very good (5) | Very Good [B] | 85 % - 90 % |
| good (4) | Good [C] | 72 % - 85 % |
| satisfactory (3) | Satisfactory [D] | 65 % - 72 % |
| sufficient (2) | Pass [E] | 50 % - 65 % |
| insufficient (1) | Fail [F] | below 50 % |
The lower limit specified for each grade already belongs to that grade.
Attendance and participation requirements
Must be present at at least 70% (rounded down) of lectures.
At least 80% of laboratory practices (rounded down) must be actively attended.
Special rules for improving, retaken and replacement
The special rules for improving, retaken and replacement shall be interpreted and applied in conjunction with the general rules of the CoS (TVSZ).
| Need mid-term assessment to invidually complete? | ||
| yes | ||
| Can the submitted and accepted partial performance assessments be resubmitted until the end of the replacement period in order to achieve better results? | ||
| yes | ||
| The way of retaking or improving a summary assessment for the first time: | ||
| each summative assessment can be retaken or improved | ||
| Is the retaking-improving of a summary assessment allowed, and if so, than which form: | ||
| retake or grade-improving exam not possible | ||
| Taking into account the previous result in case of improvement, retaken-improvement: | ||
| new result overrides previous result | ||
| The way of retaking or improving a partial assessment for the first time: | ||
| partial assesment(s) in this group can be improved or repeated once up to the end of the repeat period | ||
| Completion of unfinished laboratory exercises: | ||
| missed laboratory practices must be performed in the repeat period | ||
| Repetition of laboratory exercises that performed incorrectly (eg.: mistake in documentation) | ||
| incorrectly performed laboratory practice (e.g. Incomplete/incorrect report) can be corrected upon improved re-submission | ||
Study work required to complete the course
| Activity | hours / semester |
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| participation in contact classes | 70 |
| preparation for laboratory practices | 14 |
| preparation for summary assessments | 48 |
| elaboration of a partial assessment task | 4 |
| additional time required to complete the subject | 14 |
| altogether | 150 |
Validity of subject requirements
| Start of validity: | 2025. January 1. |
| End of validity: | 2029. July 15. |
Primary course
The primary (main) course of the subject in which it is advertised and to which the competencies are related:
Mechanical engineering
Link to the purpose and (special) compensations of the Regulation KKK
This course aims to improve the following competencies defined in the Regulation KKK:
Knowledge
- Student is familiar with the general and specific mathematical, scientific and social principles, rules, contexts and procedures needed to operate in the field of engineering.
Ability
- Student has the ability to apply the theories and related terminology in an innovative way when solving problems in a given field of engineering.
Attitude
- Student is open and receptive to learning, embracing and authentically communicating professional, technological development and innovation in engineering.
Independence and responsibility
- Student shares her acquired knowledge and experience through formal, non-formal and informal information transfer with those in her field.
Prerequisites for completing the course
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Knowledge type competencies
(a set of prior knowledge, the existence of which is not obligatory, but greatly facilitates the successful completion of the subject) |
none |
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Ability type competencies
(a set of prior abilities and skills, the existence of which is not obligatory, but greatly contributes to the successful completion of the subject) |
none |