In the rapidly evolving energy sector, the Conventional Heat Generation course offers you the chance to delve into essential technologies that continue to power industries worldwide. With a focus on thermodynamics, steam power plants, gas turbines, diesel engines, and nuclear energy, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of conventional thermal generation. As global demand for efficient energy solutions surges, expertise in these areas is increasingly sought after, opening numerous career opportunities. By participating, you’ll gain valuable insights into the current landscape and future prospects of thermal generation, equipping you with the knowledge to contribute meaningfully to this vital industry. Join us to enhance your skills and be at the forefront of energy innovation.
Conventional Heat Generation
The Conventional Heat Generation course is tailored for professionals and graduates in the energy sector who wish to enhance their understanding of thermodynamics, fuel types, and the operation of steam power plants, gas turbines, and diesel engine power plants. Additionally, it provides insights into the current landscape and future prospects of conventional thermal and nuclear energy generation.
40 hours
Energy
Course objectives
- To understand the basic principles of thermodynamics.
- To identify various types of fuels used in power generation.
- To explain the operation of steam power plants.
- To describe the components of gas turbine power plants.
- To analyse the efficiency of diesel engine power plants.
- To evaluate the current state of conventional thermal generation.
- To explore the fundamentals of nuclear energy.
What does it prepare you for?
This course equips you with the skills to understand and analyse the key components of conventional heat generation. You'll gain insights into thermodynamics, fuel types, and the operation of steam power plants. You'll learn to evaluate gas turbine and diesel engine power plants, and assess the current situation and future prospects of conventional thermal generation. Additionally, you'll explore nuclear energy's role, enabling you to make informed decisions and optimisations in energy production contexts.
Teaching units
UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO THERMODYNAMICS. FUELS. THE STEAM POWER PLANT
1. Introduction to thermodynamics
2. Fuels and combustion
3. The steam power plant (I). The regenerative Rankine cycle
4. The steam power plant (II). General arrangement. Main equipment
5. Types of steam power plants
UNIT 2. GAS TURBINES POWER PLANTS
1. The gas turbine. The Brayton cycle
2. Types of gas turbines. Parts of the gas turbine. Technologists
3. Simple cycle power plants
4. Combined cycle power plants
5. General arrangement of a combined cycle power plant. Components
UNIT 3. DIESEL ENGINE POWER PLANTS. SITUATION AND OUTLOOK OF CONVENTIONAL THERMAL GENERATION
1. The internal combustión engine. The Otto cycle and the Diesel cycle
2. The diesel engine. Types. Technologists
3. The engine power plant. Types and configurations
4. General arrangement and components
5. Situation and outlook of conventional thermal generation
UNIT 4. NUCLEAR ENERGY
1. Nuclear energy basic concepts
2. Nuclear technology fundamentals
3. Conventional nuclear power plants
4. Nuclear power plants safety and radiation protection
5. The role of nuclear energy in the transition to decarbonization