Module Descriptors
POWER PLANTS AND CLEAN TECHNOLOGY
MECH61040
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Hamidreza Gohari Darabkhani
Email: h.g.darabkhani@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 2
Sites
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- Examination - 2 hour exam weighted at 70%
- Coursework - Assignment (Report 1,000 words) weighted at 30%
Module Details
Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of Fundamentals of Mechanics and Thermo-Fluids
Module Indicative Content
The topic of this module will focus on:
1. Control of particulates
2. Combustion and control of gases
3. Pollutant dispersal modelling
4. the use of Steam tables and charts
5. Ideal vapour power cycles
6. Real vapour cycles
7. Combined heat and power
8. Gas power cycles & Gas Turbines
9. Biomass heating and electricity generation and the Organic Rankine cycle.
10. Hydroelectric power generation.
11. Solar farms
12. Wind farms.
1. Control of particulates
2. Combustion and control of gases
3. Pollutant dispersal modelling
4. the use of Steam tables and charts
5. Ideal vapour power cycles
6. Real vapour cycles
7. Combined heat and power
8. Gas power cycles & Gas Turbines
9. Biomass heating and electricity generation and the Organic Rankine cycle.
10. Hydroelectric power generation.
11. Solar farms
12. Wind farms.
Module Learning Strategies
3 hours Lectures/tutorials per week over two teaching blocks (1:n)3
1 hour practical per week over two teaching blocks (1:n)1
1 hour practical per week over two teaching blocks (1:n)1
Module Texts
1. “Air pollution Control Equipment Calculations”, L Theodore, Wiley, 2008.
2. “Introduction to Particle Technology”, M Rhodes, Wiley, 2008,
3. “Air Pollution Control Engineering”, N De Nevers, McGraw-Hill, 2000,
4. “Environmental science and technology”, FR Spellman, NE Whiting, Scarecrow press, 2006
5. “Environmental Engineering – A design approach”, AP Sincero, GA Sincero,
Prentice- Hall, 1996,
6. “Thermodynamics – An engineering approach, YA Cengel, MA Boles, McGraw-
Hill, 6th Ed, 2008, 1989,
7. “Fundamentals of Thermodynamics”, C Borgnakke, RE Sonntag, Wiley, 7th Ed,
2009
8. http://bookboon.com/en/engineering-thermodynamics-ebook
2. “Introduction to Particle Technology”, M Rhodes, Wiley, 2008,
3. “Air Pollution Control Engineering”, N De Nevers, McGraw-Hill, 2000,
4. “Environmental science and technology”, FR Spellman, NE Whiting, Scarecrow press, 2006
5. “Environmental Engineering – A design approach”, AP Sincero, GA Sincero,
Prentice- Hall, 1996,
6. “Thermodynamics – An engineering approach, YA Cengel, MA Boles, McGraw-
Hill, 6th Ed, 2008, 1989,
7. “Fundamentals of Thermodynamics”, C Borgnakke, RE Sonntag, Wiley, 7th Ed,
2009
8. http://bookboon.com/en/engineering-thermodynamics-ebook
Module Resources
Engineering Laboratories including the Fluids, Thermodynamics and Mechanics labs.
Learning Outcomes
1. Predict and evaluate the performance of particulate control systems using well mixed and laminar flow assumptions. (AHEP 3: SM2b, EA1b)
2. Assess reactant characteristics in non steady flow combustion systems. (AHEP 3:SM2b, EA1b)
3. Apply gaussian plume techniques to the modelling of pollution dispersal systems. (AHEP 3: SM2b, EA2)
4. Demonstrate knowledge of thermodynamic steam and gas turbine cycles. (AHEP 3: SM2b, EA1b)
5. Carry out design calculations for cogeneration (CHP) plants. (AHEP 3: SM2b, EA2)
6. Demonstrate detailed understanding of modern renewable power generation systems. (AHEP 3: SM1b, P6)
2. Assess reactant characteristics in non steady flow combustion systems. (AHEP 3:SM2b, EA1b)
3. Apply gaussian plume techniques to the modelling of pollution dispersal systems. (AHEP 3: SM2b, EA2)
4. Demonstrate knowledge of thermodynamic steam and gas turbine cycles. (AHEP 3: SM2b, EA1b)
5. Carry out design calculations for cogeneration (CHP) plants. (AHEP 3: SM2b, EA2)
6. Demonstrate detailed understanding of modern renewable power generation systems. (AHEP 3: SM1b, P6)
Assessment Details
You will be required to complete two elements of summative assessment as follows:
1 x 2 hour examination (70%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1-6. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes EA1b, EA2, P6. 1 x Assignment (30%) (1,000 words maximum) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1-6. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes EA1b, EA2, P6.
Practice formative class tests will be undertaken during the module and formative guidance and feedback will be provided in tutorial sessions within the class.
1 x 2 hour examination (70%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1-6. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes EA1b, EA2, P6. 1 x Assignment (30%) (1,000 words maximum) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1-6. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes EA1b, EA2, P6.
Practice formative class tests will be undertaken during the module and formative guidance and feedback will be provided in tutorial sessions within the class.