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Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Mechanical and Process Engineering, Bachelor, SO 01.10.2024
Module code: MAB_24_V_4.09.EEN
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
2V+1U+1P (4 hours per week)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
5
Semester: 4
Mandatory course: yes
Language of instruction:
German
Assessment:
Oral examination 25 min.

[updated 05.10.2020]
Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

MAB_19_V_4.09.EEN (P241-0243) Mechanical and Process Engineering, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2019 , semester 4, mandatory course, Specialization Process Engineering
MAB_24_V_4.09.EEN Mechanical and Process Engineering, Bachelor, SO 01.10.2024 , semester 4, mandatory course, Specialization Process Engineering
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
60 class hours (= 45 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 150 hours (equivalent to 5 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 105 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
MAB_24_A_2.07.ELT Electrical Engineering für Mechanical Engineering und Process Engineering
MAB_24_A_3.02.THE
MAB_24_A_3.04.SKS Engineering Fluid Mechanics, Piston Engines, Compressors and Turbines


[updated 31.01.2024]
Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Sauer, M.Sc.
Lecturer: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Sauer, M.Sc.

[updated 29.10.2023]
Learning outcomes:
After successfully completing this course, students will be familiar with simple procedures for determining energy requirements. They will understand the function of different energy converters with the corresponding conversion efficiencies.
Design issues for simple heat exchangers.
Selection of suitable energy converters for the energy supply of buildings and industrial plants. They will be able to evaluate the application possibilities of a combined heat, power and cooling system in terms of efficiency, emissions and economy.
Students will understand technologies for using renewable energy sources and be able to develop supply concepts in combination with conventional methods of energy supply.
 
They will be able to carry out energy balances for different energy converters independently in the lab and write lab reports.

[updated 05.10.2020]
Module content:
Methods of time-resolved determination and presentation of energy demand (basics of calculating energy demand); Load curves and annual duration curves; Performance ranges and efficiencies of different aggregates for the supply of power and heat/cooling and their operating behavior including basic knowledge about the function and performance spectra of regenerative systems such as thermal power plants and heat pumps. Solar plants and biomass utilization plants, geothermal, photovoltaic and wind power plants.
Selecting the right plants/systems for supplying energy to buildings and plants (satisfying a load profile).
Execution and evaluation of approx. four suitable lab tests for carrying out energy balance calculations for energy converters (e.g.: pumps, fans, if necessary solar power system and model heat exchanger)


[updated 05.10.2020]
Teaching methods/Media:
Lecture with lecture notes; Experiment descriptions; Lab experiments with assistance where required
Independently written lab reports in accordance with specifications on content and form, a short presentation with subsequent discussion


[updated 05.10.2020]
Recommended or required reading:
Herbrik, R.: Energie- und Wärmetechnik, Teubner, Stuttgart.
Quaschning,V.: Regenerative Energiesysteme, Hanser.
Kaltschmitt,M. et all: Erneuerbare Energien, Springer.
Kaltschmidt,M.et all: Energie aus Biomasse, Springer.
Khartchenko, N.V.: Thermische Solaranlagen, Springer.
Zahoransky,A.: Energietechnik, Vieweg.


[updated 05.10.2020]
 
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