CHE5173

Cogeneration and site utility systems (4 points)

(ENG)

Leader: A Hoadley

Offered:
Clayton 2-FLEX 2003 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2003 (OCL)

Synopsis: Steam systems: Heaters, traps, boilers, steam and gas turbines, distribution. Top level analysis: Path analysis; efficiency of heat flow paths; application to title site retrofit; Site composite curves: Total site source/sink profiles; site composite and utility grand composite curves. Retrofit: Analysis and optimisation of utility systems; steam level switching. Optimising steam levels: Minimising fuel consumption and operating costs. Gas turbine integration: Heat recovery systems. Refrigeration systems: Compression and absorption refrigeration; energy analysis for low temperature systems. Selection of drivers for process equipment. Site heat-to-power ratio.

Assessment: Examination: 90% Assignment: 10%

Contact Hours: 26 hours lectures and tutorials