Combined Cooling, Heating and Power (CCHP)

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency - Management, Engineering and Application, Master (PO-2026)

Unique module numberETechn-9450-M
Module number / codeW-UM-06
Module nameCombined Cooling, Heating and Power (CCHP)
Type of moduleElective module
Learning outcomes, acquired competencies and qualification goals

After the successful participation in the course Theory and Technology of Combined Heating, Cooling & Power the students are able to:

  • provide the basic building blocks of CCHP. Applications of Combined Heating, Cooling & Power

After the successful participation in the course Applications of Combined Heating, Cooling & Power the students are able to:

  • provide potential solutions
  • define the steps to choose and implement such solutions
Course typesVLmP+Ü (2 SWS); VLmP+Ü (3 SWS)
Content

Theory and Technology of Combined Heating, Cooling & Power

  • Optimizing heat and power resources: heat and power resources overview; expressing power cycle performance; localized vs. central station power generation; selection of power generation systems
  • • Thermal technologies: heating value and combustion of fuel; properties and value of the steam; boilers; heat recovery
  • Prime mover technologies: reciprocating engines; combustion Gas Turbines, steamTurbines; combined and steam injection cycles; controlling prime movers; renewable and alternative power technologies

Applications of Combined Heating, Cooling & Power

  • Localized electric generation: localized electric generation applications overview;
    electricity; electric generators; generator driver (applications and selection); electric generator switchgear and controls; interconnecting electric generators
  • Mechanical drive services
  • Mechanical drive applications overview: air compressors; pumps; fans
  • Refrigeration and air conditioning: refrigeration cycles and performance ratings; psychometrics; heat extraction – evaporators, chilled water, economizers and thermal storage; heat rejection – condensers, cooling towers, heat pumps and heat recovery; vapor compression- cycle systems; absorption cooling systems; desiccant dehumidification technologies
  • Integrated approach to energy resource optimization projects: technical analysis; evaluating the financial potential of the project; contracting and financing options of the project; implementing and operating the program
Title of coursesTheory and Technology of Combined Heating, Cooling & Power
Applications of Combined Heating, Cooling & Power
Teaching and learning methodslecture, exercise
Usabilitiy in other programs
Duration1 Semester
Frequency of module offerannually in winter semester
Teaching languageEnglish
Recommended (knowledge) prerequisites
Required prerequisites for participationnone
Student workload150 hours (75 h course attendance, 75 h self-study)
Required course worknone
Prerequisites for examination(s)none
Module examination(s)Examination P1: Theory and Technology of Combined Heating, Cooling & Power - midterm assignments (1/3), final written exam (90 min) (2/3)
Grade weighting P1: 40%
Examination P2: Applications of Combined Heating, Cooling & Power - midterm assignments (1/3), final written exam (90 min) (2/3)
Grade weighting P2: 60%
Credit points (ECTS)5 cp
Teaching unitElektrotechnik
Responsible personDr. El Alimi
Lecturer(s)Souheil EL ALIMI, Abdelmajid JEMNI
Media usedblack board and beamer; introductory class meetings, power point presentations, discussions, practical exercises, case studies in groups; formal & interactive
Recommended literature

Neil Petchers, Combined Heating, Cooling & Power Handbook: Technologies & Applications, the Fairmont press, INC, Marcel Dekker, INC.

Comments

5 cp (2 cp - Theory and Technology of Combined Heating, Cooling & Power; 3 cp - Applications of Combined Heating, Cooling & Power)