Lectures

RENEWABLE ENERGY CONVERSION

This lecture covers the fundamentals and technologies of regenerative energy conversion. We focus on both the transformation of renewable energy sources and their storage and use in modern energy systems.

• Renewable Fuels: Combustion of biomass and other renewable fuels
• Electrolysis and Catalysis: Energy conversion through electrochemical processes
• Wind and Hydropower: Harnessing natural resources for energy generation
• Storage Technologies: Techniques for storing renewable energy
• Practical Applications: Challenges and opportunities in the implementation of these technologies

THERMODYNAMICS I

This lecture introduces the basic principles of thermodynamics, providing an understanding of the processes and laws that govern energy systems.

• Systems and State Variables: Definition of systems, system boundaries, and state variables
• Processes: Investigation of state changes, work, and heat
• Laws of Thermodynamics: Temperature, energy conservation, second law of thermodynamics, and entropy
• Substances and Gases: Ideal liquids, ideal gases, and real gases
• Cyclic Processes: Joule, Otto, and Diesel comparison processes and their applications
• Real Gases: Clausius-Rankine cycle and applications in steam power plants and refrigeration machines

THERMODYNAMICS II

In this advanced lecture, we deepen the knowledge of thermodynamics and extend the understanding to more complex systems. Advanced concepts are covered that are important for engineering applications.

• Mixtures: Mass fraction, mole fraction, volume fraction, and mixing entropy
• Combustion: Calculation of oxygen and air requirements, and air-fuel ratio
• Heat Transfer: Conduction, convection, and radiation
• Convection: Free and forced convection, Reynolds, Nusselt, and Rayleigh numbers

ALTERNATIVE DRIVES

This lecture addresses the various requirements for modern propulsion systems and their impact on efficiency, mobility, and the environment. Students will learn how mechanical and electronic systems interact in vehicles.

• Requirements for the Powertrain: The impact of driving conditions on system requirements
• System Integration: Interaction between mechanical and electronic components
• Powertrain Architectures: Selection of the appropriate powertrain structure for specific performance profiles
• Economy and Environment: Impacts of conventional and alternative powertrains on resources and the environment
• Technical Feasibility: Assessment of the feasibility of alternative propulsion concepts