Course Objectives

Students will gain an overview of:

• The importance of natural gas as a source of energy.
• Gas power station technology including reduction in emissions and management of CO2.
• The efficiency of different types of power stations.
• Thermodynamic cycluses.
• Heat integration.
• Gas power in relation to the rest of the power market.
• Use of process equipment related to natural gas.

Course Description

Energy content in gas.

Thermodynamic cycluses.

Heat power stations. Combined power and heat generation.

Gas power stations with gas turbines and steam turbines.

Fuel cells.

Heat integration (pinch technology).

Reduction of emissions from power stations.

Removal and disposal of CO2 from gas power stations.

Energy carriers and transport systems (gas, hydrogen, etc.).

Power market, spot market and power market in the future.

Natural gas laboratory (assignment relevant): distillation, absorption, membrane, heat exchange, combustion and safety course.

Learning Methods

Lectures, exercises and laboratory assignments.

Assessment Methods

Continuous assessment – tests (20%), lab assignments (20%), final examination (60%).

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean