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Fall 2011 Instructor: Prof. S. Harrison
Course Description
This course is concerned with the technical, economic and environmental aspects of conventional and novel methods of energy supply and use. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis and design of thermal systems. Topics include: electric utility demand and supply; the analysis of thermal power generation systems including combined cycle and cogeneration plants; emission control; alternative energy systems. Laboratory work will include the analysis of thermal systems such as a steam generator and HVAC system. (0/0/0/24/24)
PREREQUISITE: MECH 330, or
permission of the instructor
Time & Location: McLaughlin Hall, Rm. 315
Lectures:
Monday: 1:30 PM
Wednesday 12:30 PM
Friday 11:30 AM
Tutorial: (Manditory)
Monday 2:30 PM
Course Teaching Assistants:
Lisa Crofoot, crofootl@me.queensu.ca
Nate Preston, prestonn@me.queensu.ca
Marking Scheme
Class Tests (3 each worth 20%) = 60%
Class Assignments/Quizzes (~5 at 2% each) = 10%
Course Project (group project) = 30%
Course Objectives
- To gain an appreciation of the engineering, environmental and economic
factors affecting the design and specification of power generation and thermal
systems.
- To investigate the engineering aspects related to the selection and sizing
of thermal components.
- To apply thermal analysis and modeling techniques to predict and evaluate system and component performance factors