Reza S. Abhari: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2023 |
Name | Prof. Dr. Reza S. Abhari |
Field | Aerothermodynamik |
Address | Professur f. Aerothermodynamik ETH Zürich, ML J 35 Sonneggstrasse 3 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
Telephone | +41 44 632 26 91 |
rabhari@lec.mavt.ethz.ch | |
Department | Mechanical and Process Engineering |
Relationship | Full Professor |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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151-0206-00L | Energy Systems and Power Engineering | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | R. S. Abhari, A. Steinfeld | |
Abstract | Introductory first course for the specialization in ENERGY. The course provides an overall view of the energy field and pertinent global problems, reviews some of the thermodynamic basics in energy conversion, and presents the state-of-the-art technology for power generation and fuel processing. | ||||
Learning objective | Introductory first course for the specialization in ENERGY. The course provides an overall view of the energy field and pertinent global problems, reviews some of the thermodynamic basics in energy conversion, and presents the state-of-the-art technology for power generation and fuel processing. | ||||
Content | World primary energy resources and use: fossil fuels, renewable energies, nuclear energy; present situation, trends, and future developments. Sustainable energy system and environmental impact of energy conversion and use: energy, economy and society. Electric power and the electricity economy worldwide and in Switzerland; production, consumption, alternatives. The electric power distribution system. Renewable energy and power: available techniques and their potential. Cost of electricity. Conventional power plants and their cycles; state-of-the-art and advanced cycles. Combined cycles and cogeneration; environmental benefits. Solar thermal; concentrated solar power; solar photovoltaics. Fuel cells: characteristics, fuel reforming and combined cycles. | ||||
Lecture notes | Vorlesungsunterlagen werden verteilt | ||||
151-1053-00L | Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics | 0 credits | 2K | P. Jenny, R. S. Abhari, F. Coletti, G. Haller, C. Müller, N. Noiray, A. Steinfeld, O. Supponen | |
Abstract | Current advanced research activities in the areas of thermo- and fluid dynamics are presented and discussed, mostly by external speakers. The talks are public and open also for interested students. | ||||
Learning objective | Knowledge of advanced research in the areas of thermo- and fluid dynamics | ||||
Content | Current advanced research activities in the areas of thermo- and fluid dynamics are presented and discussed, mostly by external speakers. |