TOEGEPASTE MECHANICA II
 
Lectured in 4de jaar Elektromechanica optie elektromechanica, keuze elektromechanica
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 50.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 170
Studypoints [E] 6
Lecturer Walter GARRELS
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Reference IIELMM04O12537
 
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Objectives
At the end of the course the student should be able to understand the working principles of gas-, hydraulic- and steam turbines

Prerequisites
Mechanics: kinematics and dynamics Themodynamics and fluid dynamics

Topics
Gas tubines for electric power plants Single axis open loop gas turbines: components, thermodynamics, efficiency; ideal compression ratio. Two stages gas turbines: thermodynamics, advantage, efficiency. Closed loop gasturbines Gas turbines for aircraft: drag force, drag efficienty, by-pass (fan)

Hydraulic turbines Large head: Pelton turbine; principal dimensions in function of head and flow. Medium head: Francis tubine; rotor geometry. Small head: Kaplan turbine

Steam turbines Steam generators: short overview; H-s diagram Sub-sonic and supersonic (Laval)nozzles. Action turbines: single-stage; blade geometry, efficiency. Multiple-stage. Reaction turbines

Teaching Methods
Lectures

Materials used
Teacher's course.

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Assessment
Oral examination.

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