Lectures related to Ocean thermal energy conversion

Classical Size Effects: Transport Parallel to Boundaries

Explores classical size effects in energy transport parallel to boundaries, emphasizing kinetic and thermal energy characteristics.

Energy Integration Optimization

Explores tools for optimizing energy integration and minimizing exergy losses in systems, aiding in reducing energy costs and enhancing efficiency.

Energy System Options at EPFL

Covers the analysis and selection of energy system options at EPFL.

Carrier Scattering, Generation, Recombination

Explores carrier scattering, generation, and recombination in nanoscale energy systems.

Cogeneration: Introduction

Covers the working principle and benefits of cogeneration in replacing conventional technologies and achieving potential savings.

Introduction: Energy Conversion and Units

Introduces energy conversion, physical units, scales, examples, and nature's contributions.

Solar Fuel Technologies: Advancements and Challenges

Explores the advancements and challenges in solar fuel technologies, emphasizing efficiency, sustainability, and global energy needs.

Hydropower: Physics, Turbines, and Integration

Explores the physics of hydropower, turbine types, system integration, and future potential.

The History of Energy Systems: From Fire to Modern Challenges

Explores the history of energy systems from fire discovery to modern challenges, emphasizing the crucial role of energy in shaping human societies and the future.

Coal Power Generation: Basics and Environmental Impact

Explores coal power generation basics, environmental impact, and mitigation technologies.

Effect of Eddy Currents

Explores the effect of eddy currents on the descent of a magnet.

Biomass Energy: Understanding and Transitioning

Explores biomass formation, energy conversion, potential in Switzerland, and the need for further research.

Planning Multi-Energy Systems

Explores planning multi-energy systems, optimizing energy technologies, and increasing self-sufficiency through predictive control and district-level design.

CO2 Sequestration: Transport, Storage, and Utilization

Explores CO2 transport, storage, and utilization methods for carbon capture and storage technologies.

Definition of Energy

Explores the definition of energy, its forms, units, conversion, density, and power.

Energy System Performance: First Law and Efficiency

Explains the first law of thermodynamics and energy efficiency in systems.

Gas Turbines and Combined Cycles

Explores gas turbines, efficiency, and combined cycles, emphasizing optimization for enhanced performance.

Energy System Performance: Second Law Efficiency

Explores second law efficiency in energy systems and the challenges in converting heat into electricity.

Biomass Energy Transition

Explores biomass as a sustainable energy source and its potential in Switzerland, focusing on conversion methods and energy efficiency.

Energy Systems Simulation and Optimization

By Prof. François Marechal covers the simulation and optimization of energy systems in industrial processes, waste, resources, and energy conversion.