Course - Heat Pumping Systems in Industrial Processes - EP8206
EP8206 - Heat Pumping Systems in Industrial Processes
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Passed/Failed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muntlig | 100/100 |
Course content
Frame for the technical content:
- Thermodynamics for heat pumping processes
- Heat pumping systems
- Design and dimensioning of equipment for cooling, freezing and storage of nutrients
- Transport of nutrients
- Commercial refrigeration, retail food store refrigeration and equipment
- Drying systems use of heat pumping technology
The course can be individually adjusted.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The course provides the student with knowledge about:
Refrigeration processes in the industry
Design and construction of chilling and freezing processes and equipment
The course gives the student insight about:
Operation of heat pumps and refrigeration processes
Main components like compressors, pumps, fans, heat exchangers and valves
Refrigeration installations in the industry
Chilling and freezing equipment, chilling and freezing storage
Skills:
The course should enable the student to:
Estimate thermodynamic properties for systems by the use of tables and graphical diagrams.
Design and calculation of chilling and freezing processes and equipment
General competence:
The course should give the student:
Basic competence within industrial refrigeration systems.
Understanding of systems and the capability to evaluate the efficiency of processes w.r.t. energy and exergy (energy quality).
Overview of processes for heating (heat pumps) and cooling (refrigeration cycles).
Learning methods and activities
Colloquium. To pass the course a score of at least 70 percent is required.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
Fundamental knowledge in thermodynamics and heat transfer, and some insight in heat pumping processes
Course materials
Selected chapters from following books: 2010 ASHRAE Handbook Refrigeration, 2009 ASHRAE Handbook Fundamentals, Mujumdar, A.S. Guide to Industrial Drying Principles, Equipment and New Developments, 2004, Selected articles and notes
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2014
Language of instruction: English
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- Industrial Process Technology
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Refrigeration Engineering
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Energy and Process Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Muntlig 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Muntlig 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"