Machines and Processes of Energy Conversion

Goals and content

Learning objectives:Students will be able to name and describe the basic energy conversion processes and energy-converting machines. They will be able to explain the application of energy conversion processes in various machines. They can analyze and evaluate the processes and machines with regard to functionality and efficiency and solve simple technical questions about the operation of the machines.
Course content:
  • Introduction to energy technology
  • Radial and axial turbines
  • pumps
  • compressors
  • Blowers
  • Wind turbines
  • fuel cells
  • Energy storage
  • electric motors
  • heat pumps
  • Combined heat and power
  • Diesel engines
  • Gasoline engines
  • Hydrogen engines
Prerequisites:Prerequisite for participation in the written exam is a successfully completed practical course.
Workload:

Attendance time: 48 h
Self-study: 160 h