ELEC6221 Power Generation: Technology and Impact on Society
Module Overview
The module content allows students to 1) Appreciate the role of electric power in the modern world – Size of the industry 2) Understand current power demands and projected increase – Geographic location – Seasonal and daily variations 3) Learn different generation technologies – Physical and engineering aspects – Economy and cost – Impact on environment – Political vector
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- To understand concepts about the production of electric power through different technologies
- To become familiar with economical, ecological, political and management aspects of power generation
- To appreciate environmental impact of power generation
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- To make a comprehensive comparison of possible solutions of power generation in particular circumstances
- To predict efficiencies of gas turbine and steam plants
- To suggest optimal emission control measures for gas turbine and coal-fired plants
- To design cost-effective solutions based on combine heat and power (CHP) technology
Syllabus
Power Generation – Technologies (fossil fuel, nuclear, renewables, ...) – Energy in the society – Resources availability – Technological costs – Impact on the environment – Political independence Energy from the environment – Designs and performance Heat engines – Technologies (turbines, boilers, condensers, pumps, etc) – Thermodynamic efficiency – Engineering design – Pollution – Capital costs and fuel prices
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures and example classes every week. Group project on development of power generation strategy . Visit to Marchwood Power station.
Type | Hours |
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Lecture | 36 |
Wider reading or practice | 10 |
Workshops | 4 |
Completion of assessment task | 40 |
Tutorial | 12 |
Follow-up work | 12 |
Fieldwork | 8 |
Preparation for scheduled sessions | 12 |
Revision | 16 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Analysis of engineering cycles: power, refrigerating, and gas liquefaction plant.
Y. A. Cengel, M. A. Boles (2007). Thermodynamics - An Engineering Approach.
P. Breeze (2005). Power generation technologies.
R. Decher (1994). Energy Conversion - Systems, Flow Physics and Engineering.
Assessment
Summative
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Coursework | 20% |
Examination (2 hours) | 50% |
Group essay/presentation | 30% |
Repeat
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Coursework | 20% |
Essay | 30% |
Examination | 50% |
Referral
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Coursework marks carried forward | 50% |
Examination (2 hours) | 50% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External