151-0235-00L Thermodynamics of Novel Energy Conversion Technologies
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2019 |
| Lecturers | A. Milionis, G. Sansavini |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151-0235-00 G | Thermodynamics of Novel Energy Conversion Technologies | 3 hrs |
| A. Milionis, 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, surface engineering aspects for improving heat transfer, and novel energy conversion and storage systems such as batteries and, 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 cooling and micro-mixing; - Thermodynamics of phase equilibrium and Electrochemistry; - Surface wetting; Part 2: Applications: - Basic principles of battery and fuel cells; -Thermal management and reuse of waste heat from microprocessors - Condensation heat transfer; 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. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 4 credits |
| Examiners | A. Milionis, 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 |
| Written aids | 4 sheets of paper (double sided) with handwritten formulas, graphs and schematics. Electronic calculator is also allowed. |
| 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. |
