14290 - Power Generation Laboratory and Simulation Project Modulübersicht

Module Number: 14290
Module Title:Power Generation Laboratory and Simulation Project
  Labor für Energieerzeugung und Simulationsprojekt
Department: Faculty 3 - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Energy Systems
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Röntzsch, Lars
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:2 semesters
Frequency of Offer: Every summer semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:Through active participation, students will acquire the ability to
  • carry out sampling and sample preparation,
  • analyse solid and liquid fuels in accordance with applicable standards,
  • analyse fuel cells characteristics using hydrogen as fuel,
  • develop concepts for the use of renewable and fossil energy sources,
  • design and dimension power generation plants with software support,
  • assess and evaluate power generation plants, and
  • apply group and teamwork methods
Contents:
  • Laboratory work in thermal power plant chemistry (sampling and preparation, determination of water content, ash content, and calorific value of fuels, particle size distribution, thermogravimetric analysis, and water analysis)
  • Laboratory work at the experimental facility “Renewable Energies” (evaluation of weather data and its influence on grid operation, solar cell, wind turbine, fuel cell)
  • Thermodynamic modelling using EBSILON PROFESSIONAL
  • Project report: Development of a concept for a thermal power generation plant.
Recommended Prerequisites:Advanced knowledge of energy technology and power plant technology
Mandatory Prerequisites:

Module ”Power Plant Technology 1” (35449)

Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Laboratory training / 60 Hours
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:The course documents are provided in the learning management system Moodle.
Module Examination:Prerequisite + Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:

Prerequisite:

  • Three positively evaluated lab reports


Final Module Examination:

  • Preparation of an academic paper (term paper); approximately 25 pages
  • Final presentation of results (25 min)

Overall assessment. The guidelines of the Chair of Thermal Energy Technology for the creation and design of an academic (thesis) paper must be applied: https://www-docs.b-tu.de/fg-thermische-energietechnik/public/lehre/BTU_THET_Richtlinien_Guidelines.pdf

Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:9
Part of the Study Programme:
  • no assignment
Remarks:Summer Semester (1st semester):
  • 30 h laboratory training (lab experiments)
  • 60 h self-organised studies
Winter Semester (2nd semester)
  • 30 h laboratory training (simulation)
  • 60 h self-organised studies
Module Components:
  • Power Generation Laboratory and Simulation Project, Part 1 (seminar/practical training)
  • Power Generation Laboratory and Simulation Project, Part 2 (seminar/practical training)
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment