Module Descriptors
MODERN POWER PLANTS TECHNOLOGY
MECH60452
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Hamidreza Gohari Darabkhani
Email: h.g.darabkhani@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - 3hrs (SUG2) weighted at 70%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Resources
Possible site Visit to Powerstation (to be arranged by tutor).
Module Texts
1. Air pollution control engineering, N De Nevers, McGraw-Hill, 2000, ISBN: 9780071162074
2. Thermodynamics An engineering approach, YA Cengel, MA Boles, 2008, McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 978-007-352921-9
3. Introduction to Particle Technology, M Rhodes, 2008, Wiley, ISBN: 978-0470-01428-8
4. Alternative energy systems and applications, BK Hodge, 2010, Wiley, ISBN: 978 -0-470-14250-9
2. Thermodynamics An engineering approach, YA Cengel, MA Boles, 2008, McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 978-007-352921-9
3. Introduction to Particle Technology, M Rhodes, 2008, Wiley, ISBN: 978-0470-01428-8
4. Alternative energy systems and applications, BK Hodge, 2010, Wiley, ISBN: 978 -0-470-14250-9
Module Learning Strategies
48 hours lectures and tutorials
24 hours Practical
Examination preparation
Analytical assignment preparation.
Problem solving and student centred learning.
24 hours Practical
Examination preparation
Analytical assignment preparation.
Problem solving and student centred learning.
Module Additional Assessment Details
1 Team assignment maximum 2000 words (30%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1 & 2. (Final assessment)
1 examination, 3 hours (70%) which will assess Learning outcomes 3 - 6.
1 examination, 3 hours (70%) which will assess Learning outcomes 3 - 6.
Module Indicative Content
- Analysis and evaluation of performance of fossil fuel related clean technology systems and power generation.
Topics covered include:-
particulate control e.g. gravity settlers centrifugal separators, electrostatic precipitators, filters and scrubbers,
fossil fuel combustion,
pollution dispersal modelling and stack design.
- Power Plants:- Steam generation power plants, Steam turbines, Condensers, Feed pumps, Steam Boilers. Gas turbine cycles, Brayton cycle. Cogeneration (CHP) plants, Electricity and Thermal Energy plants.
- Renewable Energy Power Plants such as Biomass and Biofuels.
Topics covered include:-
particulate control e.g. gravity settlers centrifugal separators, electrostatic precipitators, filters and scrubbers,
fossil fuel combustion,
pollution dispersal modelling and stack design.
- Power Plants:- Steam generation power plants, Steam turbines, Condensers, Feed pumps, Steam Boilers. Gas turbine cycles, Brayton cycle. Cogeneration (CHP) plants, Electricity and Thermal Energy plants.
- Renewable Energy Power Plants such as Biomass and Biofuels.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of CE20043-4 Thermodynamics or equivalent.