Course - Heat Pumping Processes and Systems - TEP4255
TEP4255 - Heat Pumping Processes and Systems
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
TEP4255 deals with heat pumping processes and systems applied in different kinds of refrigeration units, from smaller plants in domestic units and supermarket, to industrial plants in food and process industry, including gas liquefaction. Historic development, and importance of refrigeration technology. Thermodynamic analysis of different refrigeration processes; with special emphasis on thermodynamic losses. Properties of working fluids, with focus on natural, environmentally friendly, working fluids. Refrigeration system components, including compressors, heat exchangers and expansion devices. Component design. System solutions for different applications, both refrigeration and heat pump systems. Low temperature gas condensing systems. Heat driven systems (Absorption). Low temperature thermal storage.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The course provides the student with knowledge about: - Thermodynamical process analyses - Working fluids physical properties and environmental consequences - System solution for different applications The course gives the student insight about: - Modes of operation for heat pumping processes and systems - Working fluids areas of operation and environmental consequences, including the phase change (liquid and gas) and mixtures - Main Components operations in heat pumping processes, as compressors, evaporators, condensers and valves - Energy efficient improvements, including cold thermal storage.
Skills: The course should enable the student to: - Design and dimensioning of refrigeration and heat pumps for different areas of operation - Calculate thermodynamical losses in processes for optimization of process and components - Dimensioning of systems and components using digital tools
General competence: The course should give the student: - Basic knowledge about thermodynamical analysis of processes - Understanding of system and the capability to evaluate the energy efficiency of processes (energy quality) - Overview of the implementing areas from processes for condensing of natural gas , though freezing and chilling processes to heat pumping systems for building and industrial processes.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, theoretical exercises, practical exercises in laboratory and an excursion in Trondheim region. The lectures and exercises are in English. Students are free to choose Norwegian or English for written assessments. The exam will be given in English only.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Required previous knowledge
The student require minimum knowledge of TEP4120 Thermodynamic 1, FENA1011 Thermodynamic, FENG1011 Thermodynamic or FENT1011 Thermodynamic at NTNU as knowledge before entering the course.
Course materials
Compendium are under development. I addition selected chapter from other books. All compendiums is in English language.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIO7050 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Energy and Indoor Environment
- Energy and Process Engineering
- Thermodynamics
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Refrigeration Systems and Components
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Energy and Process Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"