Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-03 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameÅng- och kylanläggningar
- CodeSJO062
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTISJL
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyMechanical Engineering, Shipping and Marine Technology
- DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 76156
- Open for exchange studentsNo
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
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| 0115 Examples class, part A 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c | ||||||
| 0215 Laboratory, part B 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c | ||||||
| 0315 Examination, part C 4.5 c Grading: TH | 4.5 c |
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In programmes
Examiner
- Niklas Arvidsson
- Part-time fixed-term teacher, Maritime Studies, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Knowledge and skills corresponding to the learning outcomes of the following courses: SJO555 Ship engineering technology SJO560 Ship machinery systems SJO701 Thermodynamics and fluid mechanicsAim
The course aims at providing knowledge about the construction, function and operation of steam generation and refrigeration plants, as well as the ability to perform thermodynamic calculations for these type of plants.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Describe the construction of different types of steam generation plants, and the function of their components
- Explain how the water/steam properties change in the different parts of a steam generation plant
- Perform and justify thermodynamic calculations for a steam generation plant and its components, e.g. calculating operating parameters, efficiencies, heat- and electricity production, and use the Mollier diagram as a tool for performing these calculations
- Explain how different operation parameters influence the efficiences of the steam generation plant
- Describe the auxiliary equipment in a steam generation plant, e.g. feed water treatment and safety details
- Identify and solve alarms/malfunctions at the start-up and operation of a steam generation plant in an engine room simulator
- Describe the construction of different refrigeration and air conditioning plants, and the function of their components
- Perform and justify calculations for refrigeration plants, e.g. calculating operating parameters, cooling capacity and coefficient of performance, and use Mollier diagram for refrigerants as a tool for these calculations
- Identify operational problems/malfunctions when running a refrigeration plant, and suggest measures to overcome these problems
- Perform and justify thermodynamic calculations for air conditioning / air handling plants, e.g. calculating cooling capacity and operating parameters, by using a Mollier diagram for humid air.
- Reflect upon the advantages and drawbacks of different refrigerants, and based on critical assessment of relevant research, evaluate important aspects when converting to a new refrigerant.
Content
Steam generation plants
- Steam thermodynamics, Mollier diagram for steam
- Construction and function of steam boilers and their components
- Different kinds of steam generation plants and their efficiencies
- Steam turbines
- Auxiliary equipment, feed water treatment
- Start-up and operation of a steam generation plant
- Thermodynamic calculations for a steam generation plant and its components
- Combustion basics
Refrigeration / air conditioning plants
- Construction and function of different refrigeration plants and their components
- Refrigerants - properties, handling, environmental impact, regulations, convertion
- Calculations for refrigeration plants by using Mollier diagrams för refrigerants
- Start-up, operation,regulation and troubleshooting
- Air conditioning, ventilation. Mollier diagram for humid air
Communication
- Critically reporting oral and written evaluation of refrigerants and refrigeration plats, in English.
- Written, reflective assessment of reviewed literature addressing refrigerant converting practice, in English .
Organisation
- Lectures: including both theory presentations and solutions to calculation examples
- Guest lecture(s)
- Tutorials: mainly aimed for the students to work on the two calculations assigmnents, with the opportunity for supervision
- Simulator training: steam generation plant
- Laboratory session: refrigerant plant
Learning sequence
The course is a part of the learning sequence communications
Literature
Energiteknik, Part 1 and 2, AlvarezMollier h-s Diagram for Water and Steam
Extracts from Praktisk kylteknik (available on Canvas)
Extracts from Introduction to Marine Engineering (available on Canvas)
Examination including compulsory elements
Part A: Simulator training (incl written presentation) and an assignment (calculations for a steam generation plant)
Part B: Laboratory session (incl written presentation) and an assignment (calculations for a refrigeration plant) and report.
Part C: Written exam/home exam
Granted aids for exam:
- Standard calculator
- Approved formula compilation
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.
STCW
- A-III/2 Manage the operation of propulsion plant machineryAlso in course:SJO168,
The course syllabus contains changes
- Changes to course rounds:
- 2022-01-25: Examinator Examinator changed from Fredrik Olindersson (sk3olfr) to Niklas Arvidsson (nikarv) by Viceprefekt
[Course round 1]
- 2022-01-25: Examinator Examinator changed from Fredrik Olindersson (sk3olfr) to Niklas Arvidsson (nikarv) by Viceprefekt