151-0235-00L Thermodynamics of Novel Energy Conversion Technologies
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2016 |
| Lecturers | C. S. Sharma, D. Poulikakos, G. Sansavini |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||||||||||||||
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| 151-0235-00 G | Thermodynamics of Novel Energy Conversion Technologies | 3 hrs |
| C. S. Sharma, D. Poulikakos, G. Sansavini |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | In the framework of this course we will look at a current electronic thermal and energy management strategies and novel energy conversion processes. The course will focus on component level fundamentals of these process and system level analysis of interactions among various energy conversion components. |
| Learning objective | This course deals with liquid cooling based thermal management of electronics, reuse of waste heat and novel energy conversion and storage systems such as batteries, fuel cells and micro-fuel cells. The focus of the course is on the physics and basic understanding of those systems as well as their real-world applications. The course will also look at analysis of system level interactions between a range of energy conversion components. |
| Content | Part 1: Fundamentals: - Overview of exergy analysis, Single phase liquid cooling and micro-mixing; - Thermodynamics of multi-component-systems (mixtures) and phase equilibrium; - Electrochemistry; Part 2: Applications: - Basic principles of battery; - Introduction to fuel cells; - Reuse of waste heat from supercomputers - Hotspot targeted cooling of microprocessors - Microfluidic fuel cells Part3: System- level analysis - Integration of the components into the system: a case study - Analysis of the coupled operations, identification of critical states - Support to system-oriented design |
| Lecture notes | Lecture slides will be made available. Lecture notes will be available for some topics (in English). |
| Prerequisites / Notice | The course will be given in English: 1- Mid-term examination: Mid-term exam grade counts as 20% of the final grade. 2- Final exam: Written exam during the regular examination session. It counts as 80% of the final grade. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 4 credits |
| Examiners | C. S. Sharma, D. Poulikakos, G. Sansavini |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is only offered in the session after the course unit. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling. |
| Mode of examination | written 120 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Mid-term examination: Mid-term exam grade counts as 20% of the final grade. Final exam: Written exam during the regular examination session. It counts as 80% of the final grade. |
| Written aids | 4 pages handwritten formulas and calculator |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
