Course Syllabus
offered by School of Energy and Environment
with effect from Semester A 2015 /16
Part I Course Overview
Power Plant Engineering
Course Title:
SEE3102
Course Code:
One semester
Course Duration:
3
Credit Units:
B3
Level:
Proposed Area:
(for GE courses only)
Arts and Humanities
Study of Societies, Social and Business Organisations
Science and Technology
Medium of
Instruction:
English
Medium of
Assessment:
English
Prerequisites:
(Course Code and Title)
SEE2001 Electromagnetic Principles for Energy Engineers /
SEE2001 Fundamentals of Energy Science I or equivalent; and
SEE2101 Thermosciences for Energy Conversion I
(Course Code and Title)
SEE2002 Chemical Sciences for Energy Engineers /
SEE2002 Fundamentals of Energy Science II
Equivalent Courses:
Nil
Precursors:
(Course Code and Title)
Exclusive Courses:
Nil
(Course Code and Title)
1 Part II Course Details
1.
Abstract
(A 150-word description about the course)
This course introduces the general knowledge and engineering principles of conventional
power plants. The course will emphasise on energy resources such as fossil fuels, nuclear and
hydroelectric. Electric generators, corresponding devices and technologies for power
generation, distribution and transmission will be discussed.
2.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)
(CILOs state what the student is expected to be able to do at the end of the course according to a given
standard of performance.)
No.
CILOs#
Weighting*
(if
applicable)
1.
Calculate energy output and gas emission from various fuel
sources
Describe the principles of heat engines and analyse energy
conversion efficiency
Describe the mechanisms of various power plant systems.
Describe the principles of power generators
Analyze power transmission and distribution systems
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4.
5.
Discoveryenriched
curriculum related
learning outcomes
(please tick where
appropriate)
A1
A2 A3
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* If weighting is assigned to CILOs, they should add up to 100%.
100%
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Please specify the alignment of CILOs to the Gateway Education Programme Intended Learning
outcomes (PILOs) in Section A of Annex.
A1:
A2:
A3:
Attitude
Develop an attitude of discovery/innovation/creativity, as demonstrated by students possessing a
strong sense of curiosity, asking questions actively, challenging assumptions or engaging in
inquiry together with teachers.
Ability
Develop the ability/skill needed to discover/innovate/create, as demonstrated by students
possessing critical thinking skills to assess ideas, acquiring research skills, synthesizing
knowledge across disciplines or applying academic knowledge to self-life problems.
Accomplishments
Demonstrate accomplishment of discovery/innovation/creativity through producing /constructing
creative works/new artefacts, effective solutions to real-life problems or new processes.
2 3.
Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs)
(TLAs designed to facilitate students’ achievement of the CILOs.)
TLA
Lecture
Tutorial,
class demo
Brief Description
Explain key concepts, such as
theories related to electricity
generation and distribution
Solidify students’ concepts
with practice
CILO No.
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2
3
4
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Hours/week
(if
applicable)
2.5 hrs/wk
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0.5 hr/wk
4. Assessment Tasks/Activities (ATs)
(ATs are designed to assess how well the students achieve the CILOs.)
Assessment Tasks/Activities
Continuous Assessment: 60%
In-class test
Assignment
CILO No.
1 2 3
4
5
Weighting
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40%
20%
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Remarks
Examination: 40% (duration: 2 hours , if applicable)
* The weightings should add up to 100%.
100%
Examination duration: 2 hrs
Percentage of coursework, examination, etc.: 60% by coursework; 40% by exam
To pass a course, a student must do ALL of the following:
1) obtain at least 30% of the total marks allocated towards coursework (combination of
assignments, pop quizzes, term paper, lab reports and/ or quiz, if applicable);
2) obtain at least 30% of the total marks allocated towards final examination (if
applicable); and
3) meet the criteria listed in the section on Grading of Student Achievement.
3 5.
Assessment Rubrics
(Grading of student achievements is based on student performance in assessment tasks/activities with the following rubrics.)
Assessment Task
Criterion
1. In-class test
Ability to analyse and
solve practical
problems related to
energy supply and
power plant
Ability to evaluate
and analyse questions
related to electricity
generation and
distribution
Ability to analyse and
solve practical
problems related to
electricity generation
and distribution
2. Assignment
3. Final exam
Excellent
(A+, A, A-)
High
Good
(B+, B, B-)
Significant
Adequate
(C+, C, C-)
Moderate
Marginal
(D)
Basic
Failure
(F)
Not even reaching
marginal levels
High
Significant
Moderate
Basic
Not even reaching
marginal levels
High
Significant
Moderate
Basic
Not even reaching
marginal levels
4 Part III Other Information (more details can be provided separately in the teaching plan)
1.
Keyword Syllabus
(An indication of the key topics of the course.)
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Fossil fuel based energy:
- Coal; Fuel gas; Oil
- Combustion, air-fuel ratio
- Heat engine, Steam generators; Steam turbines; Gas turbines, power plant
- Pollution and control
Nuclear power:
- Nuclear reactor; Uranium; Fission; Nuclear waste management
Hydro-electric power plant
Power generation and electric generators
Power transmission and distribution
- Switches, cables, fuses, transformers, converters
- 3 phase, power factor, harmonics
- High voltage DC
- Smart metering
- Power grid
2. Reading List
2.1
Compulsory Readings
(Compulsory readings can include books, book chapters, or journal/magazine articles. There are also
collections of e-books, e-journals available from the CityU Library.)
1.
2.2
D. Buchla, T. Kissell, T. Floyd, Renewable Energy Systems, Pearson, 2015
Additional Readings
(Additional references for students to learn to expand their knowledge about the subject.)
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6.
F.M. Vanek and L.D. Albright, Energy Systems Engineering – Evaluation &
Implementation, McGraw-Hill, second edition, 2012.
A.W. Culp, Principles of Energy Conversion, McGraw-Hill, 1991.
A.K. Raja, A. P. Srivastava, M. Dwivedi, Power Plant Engineering, New Age
International (P) Ltd., 2006.
P.K. Nag, Power Plant Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 2001.
C. King, Thermal Power Plant Cooling Context and Engineering of, ASME, 2014.
J.R. Lamarsh and A.J. Baratta, Introduction to Nuclear Engineering, 3rd Ed.,
Prentice Hall, 2001.
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