ME-409: Energy conversion and renewable energy

Lectures in this course (94)

Discusses concentrating solar technologies, their advantages, disadvantages, and real-world examples.

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

Explores converting solar energy into fuel through methods like solar cracking and steam reforming, emphasizing efficiency and chemical reactions.

Explores thermodynamics, energy efficiency, and entropy generation in energy systems.

Explores the integration of solar systems and key concepts in solar energy.

Covers strategic energy decisions, nuclear phase-out impact analysis, and project objectives for Swiss energy transition.

Summarizes key concepts in solar energy technologies and synergies for efficient energy production.

Introduces the Rankine cycle, efficiency calculations, and improvements for designing state-of-the-art plants.

Covers thermodynamic diagrams in Rankine cycles, emphasizing T-s and P-h diagrams and their role in energy conversion.

Covers the introduction of biomass, its types, structure, composition, and carbon-neutral aspect.

Discusses the energy content of biomass compared to fossil fuels and the differences in various biomass feeds.

Explores the Carnot cycle, Rankine cycles, and water applications in energy conversion.

Covers the basic concept of Rankine cycles, energy balances, improvements, and limitations.

Explores the uses and potential of biomass as a renewable energy source.

Covers the state-of-the-art improvements in Rankine cycles, focusing on turbine efficiency and ideal energy production.

Delves into the pivotal role of biomass in transforming the energy system to mitigate CO2 emissions and combat global warming.

Explores the Rankine cycle, its efficiency, and improvement possibilities.

Discusses the potential of biomass as a renewable energy source and its various uses.

Explores combustion fundamentals, heat sources, fuel origins, environmental impact, fuel composition, boiler efficiency, and heat recovery.

Explores the thermochemical conversion of biomass into biofuels and chemicals.

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