IDENTIFYING DATA 2019_20
Subject (*) THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION TECHNOLOGIES Code 20755107
Study programme
Energy Conversion Systems and Technologies (2019)
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
4.5 Compulsory First
Language
Anglès
Department Mechanical Engineering
Coordinator
CORONAS SALCEDO, ALBERTO
E-mail alberto.coronas@urv.cat
Lecturers
CORONAS SALCEDO, ALBERTO
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General description and relevant information

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 CE2 Selecting and studying the viability of energy conversion technologies including the most suitable renewable energies for any given application.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 CT3 Solve complex problems critically, creatively and innovatively in multidisciplinary contexts.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 CE2 Understand the different technologies for thermal heat pumps and refrigeration systems.
Calculate the performance of adsorption refrigerators and adsorption heat pumps.
Identify different types of adsorption refrigerators and adsorption heat pumps.
Use tools for thermodynamic modelling and the properties of fluids for adsorption refrigerators and adsorption heat pumps.
Calculate thermodynamic properties of mixtures for adsorption systems.
Understand the principal components of adsorption refrigerators, heat pumps and power production cycles.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 CT3 Recognise the situation as a problem in a multidisciplinary, research or professional environment, and take an active part in finding a solution.
Follow a systematic method with an overall approach to divide a complex problem into parts and identify the causes by applying scientific and professional knowledge.
Design a new solution by using all the resources necessary and available to cope with the problem.
Draw up a realistic model that specifies all the aspects of the solution proposed.
Assess the model proposed by contrasting it with the real context of application, find shortcomings and suggest improvements.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic

Chapter 1. Fundamentals of Thermodynamics thermal energy conversion systems.

Chapter 2. Thermodynamic properties of working fluids.
Chapter 3. Thermodynamic fundamentals of absorption heat pumps and chillers.

Chapter 4. Modeling processes in components and absorption refrigeration systems.
Chapter 5. Modeling of absorption heat pumps and heat transformers
Chapter 6. Absorption Power Systems and combined absorption systems for power and refrigeration

Chapter 7. Resorption Heat Pumps and Refrigeration Systems.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 0 1
Webconferencing
CE2
CT3
7 0 7
Reading written documents and graphs
CE2
CT3
0 30 30
Webcasting
CE2
CT3
0 6 6
Self-monitoring activities
CE2
CT3
0 4 4
Problem solving, exercises
CE2
CT3
0 40 40
Forums of debate
CE2
CT3
0 11 11
Practical cases/ case studies in the classroom
CE2
CT3
0 12 12
Personal attention
1 0 1
 
Validation tests
CE2
CT3
0.5 0 0.5
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Activities aimed at taking contact and collecting information from students. There will also be a presentation of the subject describing the learning objectives, contents, methodologies, evaluation systems and skills to be worked on. This session will be first in each non-attendance course
Webconferencing Presentation of the subject, the contents and activities through web conference (Abobo Connect). This activity requires a synchronous presence of students and teachers. This activity will be recorded at the time of its development to facilitate subsequent consultation
Reading written documents and graphs Reading and working of the documentation published in different formats, prepared by the teaching staff, with the aim of facilitating the development of competences of a more theoretical nature and those knowledge necessary for the development of practical activities. It does not require a synchronous presence of students and teachers
Webcasting Presentation of contents of the subject in pre-recorded video format. This activity does not require a synchronous presence of students and teachers and does not allow interactivity directly. Activities related to the topic of webcasting to be developed by the student will be proposed
Self-monitoring activities Activities proposed to the student to self-evaluate their progress in the subject. They can be performed as many times as they want and will help the student to know what aspects or contents should reinforce
Problem solving, exercises Analysis and resolution of a specific problem or practical exercise related to the topic of the subject. Its scope is limited and of limited extension. Through the use of the virtual campus.
Forums of debate Activitats en les quals, individualment o en grup, els participants, argumenten i confronten idees sobre un tema determinat, mitjançant l'ús d'eines asíncrones com el Fòrum del Campus Virtual. Seran supervisades pel professor que també podrà introduir arguments i proposar activitats perquè els estudiants treballin
Practical cases/ case studies in the classroom Approach to a situation (real or simulated) in which the student must work to give a solution to the topic, solve a series of specific questions or make a global reflection
Personal attention This guidance is carried out by the teacher of each subject with the students enrolled in the same. The purpose of this guidance is to plan, guide, dynamise, monitor and evaluate the student's learning process, taking into account their profile interests, needs, previous knowledge, etc.) and the characteristics / requirements of the context EEES, academic / professional profile, social-labor demand, etc.).

Personalized attention
Description
This guidance is carried out by the teacher of each subject with the students enrolled in the same. The purpose of this guidance is to plan, guide, dynamise, monitor and evaluate the student's learning process, taking into account their profile interests, needs, previous knowledge, etc.) and the characteristics / requirements of the context ( EEES, academic / professional profile, social-labor demand, etc.). The actions that will be carried out are the following: - Welcome to the subject - Weekly dynamism - News and events - Resolution of academic doubts - Retroaction with the correction of activities - Abandonment of the subject - End of the subject The development of these actions will be carried out with the support of the tools offered by the Virtual Campus Moodle, within the virtual classroom of each subject. So that the best orientation and possible follow-up is offered considering the face-to-face or virtual modality of each subject.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Self-monitoring activities
CE2
CT3
Activities proposed to the student that serve to enable the student to self-regulate their learning. You can repeat it as many times as you like and for the final evaluation it will be considered the highest score obtained 5
Problem solving, exercises
CE2
CT3
Formulation, analysis, resolution and debate of a problem or exercise, related to the topic of the subject. 35
Forums of debate
CE2
CT3
The participation and activity of the student will be valued. 10
Practical cases/ case studies in the classroom
CE2
CT3
Approach to a situation (real or simulated) in which the student must work to provide an argued solution to the topic, solve a series of specific questions or make a global reflection. 50
Validation tests
CE2
CT3
The validation tests will consist of individual webconferences in which the teacher will ask questions about the activities carried out. 0
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

Sources of information

Basic Keith E. Herold, Reinhard Radermacher, and Sanford A. Klein;, Absorption Chillers and Heat Pumps, CRC Press, 2015

Complementary Tangellapalli Srinivas, N. Shankar Ganesh, R. Shankar, Flexible Kalina Cycle Systems, Apple Academic Press, March 2019
I. Dincer, T.A.H. Ratlamwala, Integrated Absorption Refrigeration Systems, Springer. Series: Green Energy and Technology, 2017
G. Alefeld and R. Radermacher, G. Alefeld and R. Radermacher;, CRC Press, 1994
ASHRAE, ASHRAE Handbook- Fundamentals. Absorption Refrigeration Cycles, ASHRAE, 2017

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