Course content

Engineering design, Economics, Equation fitting, Modeling of thermal equipment, System simulation, Optimization, Lagrange multipliers, Search methods, Dynamic programming, Geometric programming, Linear programming, Steady-state simulation of large systems, Dynamic behaviour of thermal systems, Probabilistic approach to design.

Learning outcome

The learning goal for the course is to introduce suitable tools for creation of alternative solutions for thermal systems that are able to fulfill the desired functionality in an optimal manner for given objectives.

Learning methods and activities

The course consists of several seminars where students presents and discuss different topics. Set of assignmens for exercising. Delivery of all assignments is mandatory.

Compulsory assignments

• Problem solving

Required previous knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to TEP4130 Heat and Mass Transfer

Course materials

W.F. Stoecker: Design of Thermal Systems, Mc Graw-Hill 1989.

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