Energy Fundamentals and Applications for Industry
Objectives
By the end of this course unit, students will have acquired knowledge, skills, and competences that will enable them to:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of electrical and thermal energy production (conversion).
- Be able to analyze basic electrical circuits, particularly in alternating current regimes.
- Be able to develop energy and mass balances applied to industrial processes.
- Understand the main energy technologies in industry and develop simplified calculations on consumption or sizing.
- Understand the organization of the national energy system, comprehend energy statistics, and the applicable tariff structures, particularly in industry.
- Understand the scope of an energy audit.
- Be able to perform applied thermodynamic calculations, particularly understanding the main thermodynamic cycles.
General characterization
Code
13201
Credits
3.0
Responsible teacher
Nuno Manuel Ortega Amaro
Hours
Weekly - 3
Total - Available soon
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
The requirements for this CU (Course Unit) include general knowledge of applied mathematics, as well as general knowledge of the organization of the electricity sector.
Bibliography
B. K. Venkanna, Swati B. V., “Basic Thermodynamics”, PHI Learning, 2010.
Milton Gussow, “Schaums Easy Outline of Basic Electricity Revised”, McGraw-Hill, 2011.
Lijun Wang, “Energy Efficiency and Management in Food Processing Facilities”, CRC Press, 2009.
Techno-scientific papers made available for students throughout the semester.
Teaching method
Available soon
Evaluation method
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Subject matter
- Fundamental energy concepts: types, units, power vs. energy, energy conservation, statistics, European directives.
- Fundamental concepts of electrical energy: electric charge, voltage, current, electromotive force, Ohm''s law, Kirchhoff''s laws, and DC regime.
- AC regime, linear elements (inductors and capacitors), and simplified analysis of electrical circuits.
- Applications: three-phase circuits, electric motors, power factor correction.
- Fundamental concepts of thermodynamics: heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation), thermodynamic states, first and second laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic cycles.
- Applications: combustion, steam generation, heat exchangers, cogeneration.
- Energy efficiency and energy conservation.
- Renewable energies and energy storage.