MJ2406 Thermal Power Systems 6.0 credits
This course will be discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2023
Decision to discontinue this course:
The course is discontinued at the expiration of the autumn semester 2023 according to a decision by the Dean of the ITM School : M-2022-0603. Decision date: 22/04/2022
The course was given for the last time during autumn semester 2021. Final opportunity for examination will be given during autumn semester 2023.
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The course is about heat and power technology and brings up techniques for large- and small scale electricity and heat generation in power plants fired on conventional or renewable fuels - natural gas, coal, oil, biomass, solar thermal, etc. Thermodynamic and economic analysis of power cycles, heat balance calculations, combustion, steam boilers, steam- and gas turbines, emissions and availability are all included in this course.
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the student should be able to:
- Describe the fundamental principles behind thermal energy conversion processes together with their environmental footprint in both conventional and renewable power generation cycles and systems.
- Evaluate the sustainability aspects of combustion processes and boiler technology for hydrocarbon fuels.
- Characterize the parameters, draw the schematic layout, calculate the performance and assess the sustainability factors for Steam Cycles, Gas Cycles and Combined Cycles in power generation applications, in both conventional and renewable energy perspective.
Course disposition
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Engineering mathematics, basic thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and heat transfer
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- TEN1 - Written exam, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN1 - Home Assignments, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course web
Further information about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.
Course web MJ2406