Course: Energy Conversions

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- _10.09.2021
  _{أعلان هام}
  _{خاص: تحويلات الطاقة}
  _{ستكون محاضرات هذا الاسبوع من خلال الزووم وليس وجاهي بالجامعة}
  _{تمنياتي لكم بالتوفيق}
- An Najah National University
  
  Faculty of engineering
  
  Mechanical Engineering Department
  
  Energy Conversions (MEC 67548)
  
  Instructor :Ramez Khaldi & Adel Juaidi
  
  Compulsory / Elective : Compulsory
  
  Prerequisites : Heat Transfer (MEC 67420)
  
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  Course description :
  
  Energy growth and economics. Energy classification, Sources and utilization, Principal fuels for energy conversion. Production of thermal energy. Fossil fuel systems. Nuclear reactor design and operation. Environmental impact of power plant operation. Production of mechanical and electrical energy. Energy storage .
  
  Course objectives:
  
  This course will provide an introduction to energy conversion systems likely to become major sources of energy in the next century. Some specific areas that will be discussed include the origin of energy and common sources, wind energy, solar energy, nuclear energy, electrical energy, and energy storage.
  
  Learning outcomes :
  
  An ability to compare competing energy conversion technologies on an economic and efficiency basis.
  
  An ability to assess the validity of energy conversion claims/ options.
  
  Be familiar with the basic principles of nuclear energy, solar energy, geothermal energy, and wind energy conversion.
  
  Be familiar with the basic principles of energy storage.
  
  Textbook:
  
  Energy Conversion, D. Yogi Gaswami & F. Kreith, Taylor & Francis 2010.
  
  For complete outline click here
- Forum
  
  News forum
- Quiz
  
  Second Quiz
Topic 1
Topic one: Introduction To Energy
- Introduction:
  
  In this topic we will cover basic energy conversion analysis, the laws of energy conversion, forms of energy, energy resources, and world energy consumptions.
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. Define energy, energy carrier, and energy conversion.
  
  2. Explain the laws of energy conversion.
  
  3. State the energy forms and energy resources.
  
  4. Describe the world energy consumption.
  
  Plan:
  
  First :Study the following file about introduction to energy
- File
  
  Introduction to energy File
- File
  
  Article about RE in Palestine File
- File
  
  Lecture 1 File
- URL
  
  ZOOM Lecture_11.Sep.2021 URL
- File
  
  Lecture .01_11.09.2021 File
- URL
  
  ZOOM Lecture_14.Sep.2021 URL
- Assignment
  
  An overview of RE potential in Palestine Assignment
- File
  
  Environmental Impact File
- Assignment
  
  Assignment.01.21.09.2021
Topic 2
Topic two: Renewanle Energy
- Introduction:
  
  In this topic we will cover the definition of renewable energy, forms and types of renewable energy, advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy, and uses of renewable energy.
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. Define the renewable energyy
  
  2. Discuss the forms and types of renewable energy.
  
  3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy.
  
  4. Discuss the uses of renewable energy.
  
  Plan:
  
  First :Study the following renewable energy
- File
  
  Renewable energy File
- File
  
  An overview of energy balance compared to sustainable energy in United Arab Emirates File
- File
  
  Lecture 2 File
Topic 3

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Topic Three: Non-renewanle Energy
- Introduction:
  
  In this topic we will cover the definition of non-renewable energy, types of non-renewable energy, advantages and disadvantages of non-renewable energy, and uses of non-renewable energy.
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. Define the non-renewable energyy
  
  2. Discuss the types of non-renewable energy.
  
  3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of non-renewable energy.
  
  4. Discuss the uses of non-renewable energy.
  
  Plan:
  
  First :Study the following Non-renewable energy
- File
  
  Non-renewable energy File
- File
  
  Lecture 3 File
Topic 4
Topic Four: Coal
- Introduction:
  
  In this topic we will cover basic definition of coal, history of coal, coal mining, types of coal, processing and transporting coal, coal reserves, coal uses, coal and environment.
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. Define coal
  
  2. Discuss the history of coal.
  
  3. Discuss the ways to remove coal from the ground.
  
  4. Discuss the main types of the coal.
  
  5. Discuss processind and transporting coal.
  
  6. Discuss coal reserves.
  
  7. Discuss the uses of coal.
  
  Plan:
  
  First:Study the following file about Coal
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  Coal File
- Second : Study the following file about Fossil Fuels
- File
  
  Fossil Fuels File
- File
  
  Lecture 4 File
Topic 5
Topic Five: Fossil Fuel Oil and Natural Gas
- Introduction:
  
  In this topic we will cover basic definition of Fossil Fuel, different type of fossil fuels, How it is formed, fossil fuel uses, processing and transporting, reserves, fossil and environment.
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. Define Fossil Fuels
  
  2. Discuss the history of Fossil Fuels.
  
  3. Discuss the Fossil Fuels uses.
  
  4. Discuss the main types of Fossil Fuels.
  
  5. Discuss processind and transporting Fossil Fuels.
  
  6. Discuss Fossil Fuels reserves.
  
  Plan:
  
  First :Study the following word and power point files
- File
  
  Oil And Natural gas File
- Second :Watch the following Vedio about Cultivation of oil.
  
  Cultivation%20of%20oil.flv
- Folder
  
  BP Reports _2017 Folder
- File
  
  Lecture 5.0 File
- File
  
  Lecture 5.1 File
- File
  
  Lecture 5.2 File
Topic 6
Topic Six: Nuclear Energy
- Introduction:
  
  In this topic we will cover basic definition of Nuclear energy, fission and fusion, Neclear energy uses, Nuclear energy advantages and disadvantages.
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. This Toptic focus on the entire nuclear fuel cycle.
  
  2. Study the differences between fission and fusion.
  
  3. Discuss the Advantages and disadvantages of the Neclear energy.
  
  Plan:
  
  First :Study the following power point file.
- File
  
  Nuclear Energy File
- Second:Watch the following Videos Nuclear Energy 1.
  
  Nuclear%20Energy%201.flv
  
  Nuclear%20Energy%202.flv
- File
  
  Links a bout Nuclear Plant File
Topic 7
Topic Seven: Energy Conversion
- Introduction:
  
  In this topic we will cover basic definition energy Conversion.
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. This Toptic focus on energy transformation.
  
  2. Study the different types of energy.
  
  3. Discuss the history of energy transformation.
  
  Plan:
  
  First :Study the following power point file.
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  Energy Conversion File
Topic 8
Topic Eight: Solar Energy
- Introduction:
  
  In this topic we will cover basic definition of Solar energy, solar energy potentail in palestine, Solar energy applications, and photovoltaic (solar cell).
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. Define the Solar energy.
  
  2. Discuss the potential of solar energy in Palestine
  
  3. Discuss the solar energy applications.
  
  4. Study the photovoltaic.
  
  Plan:
  
  First:Study the following word files.
- File
  
  Solar 1 File
- File
  
  Solar 2 File
- Second:Watch the following Vedios about Solar Energy.
  
  Solar%20Energy%282%29.flv
  
  Solar%20Energy%283%29.flv
- File
  
  Solar Energy Part 1 File
- File
  
  Solar Energy Part 2 File
- File
  
  Solar Energy Part 3 File
- File
  
  Solar Energy Part 4 File
- File
  
  Solar Energy Part 5 File
- File
  
  New Articles_2019 File
- File
  
  Solar Energy_2019 File
- File
  
  New Articles_17.11.2018 File
- File
  
  Solar PV_2019 File
- File
  
  Solar PV_2019 File
- File
  
  18.11.2018_PPT File
- File
  
  18.11.2018_ppt File
Topic 9
Topic Nine: Fuel Cell
- Introduction:
  
  In this topic we will cover basic definition of Fuel Cell, how does the fuel cell work, fuel cell applications, types of cells and fuels, advantages and disadvantages.
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. Define the fuel cell.
  
  2. Discuss how the fuel cell works
  
  3. Discuss the fuel cell applications.
  
  4. Study the types of the fuel cell, advantages and disadvantages.
  
  Plan:
  
  First:Study the following Power Point File.
- File
  
  Fuel Cell File
- Second :Watch the following Videos about fuel cell
  
  Fuel%20Cell%201.flv
  
  Fuel%20Cell%202.flv
  
  Fuel%20Cell%203.flv
Topic 10
Topic Ten: Ocean Thermal Enenergy Conversion (OTEC)
- Introduction:
  
  In this topic we will cover an introduction of OTEC , How OTEC works, OTEC plant design and location, OTEC application, benefit of OTEC, Potential and market of OTEC.
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. Explain how OTEC works
  
  2. Discuss OTEC plant design and location.
  
  3. Discuss OTEC application.
  
  4. Discuss benefits of OTEC.
  
  5. Discuss potential and market of OTEC.
  
  Plan:
  
  First :Study the following power point file
- File
  
  OTEC File
- File
  
  OTEC_Links_2018 File
Topic 11
Topic eleven: Hydropower
- Introduction:
  
  In this topic we will cover an introduction of Hydropower , How Hydropower plants works, Hydropower plant design and location, Hydropower application, benefit of Hydropower, disadvantages og Hydropower.
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. Explain how Hydropower plants work
  
  2. Discuss Hydropower plant design and location.
  
  3. Discuss Hydropower application.
  
  4. Discuss benefits and disadvantages of hydropower .
  
  Plan:
  
  First :Study the following file about Hydropower .
- File
  
  Hydropower1 File
- Second :Study the following file which contain example about Application of Hydraulic energy
- File
  
  Hydropower2 File
- Third:Study the following file about Tides
- File
  
  Tides File
- Fourth:Watch the following video about Hydro power
  
  Hydropower%201.FLV
  
  Fourth:Watch the following video about Tidal power
  
  Hydropower%202.FLV
Topic 12
Topic twelve: Wind Energy
- Introduction:
  
  In this topic we will cover an introduction of Wind energy , How Wind energy works, Windpower plant design and location, Windpower application, benefit of wind energy, advantages and disadvantages of Wind energy.
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. Explain how Windpower plants work
  
  2. Discuss Windpower plant design and location.
  
  3. Discuss Windpower application.
  
  4. Discuss benefits and disadvantages of Wind energy .
  
  Plan:
- File
  
  Wind Energy File
Topic 13
Topic thirteen: Geothermal
- Introduction:
  
  In this topic we will cover an introduction of Geothermal energy , How Geothermal plants works, Geothermal plant design and location, Geothermal application, benefit of Geothermal energy, disadvantages of geothermal energy.
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. Explain how Geothermal plants work
  
  2. Discuss Geothermal plant design and location.
  
  3. Discuss Geothermal application.
  
  4. Discuss benefits and disadvantages of Geothermal energy .
  
  Plan:
  
  First :Study the following file about Geothermal energy .
- File
  
  Geothermal File
- File
  
  Geothermal 1 File
- File
  
  Geothermal 2 File
- File
  
  Geothermal 3 File
- File
  
  Geothermal 4 File
Topic 14
Topic fourteen: Energy Conversion:
- Introduction:
  
  In this topic we will cover basic definition energy Conversion.
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. This Topic focus on energy transformation.
  
  2. Study the different types of energy.
  
  3. Discuss the history of energy transformation.
  
  Plan:
  
  First :Study the following power point file.
- File
  
  Energy Conversion File
Topic 15
Topic fifteen: Biomass Energy
- Introduction:
  
  In this topic we will cover an introduction of Biomass energy , How Biomass energy works, Biomass application, benefit of Biomass energy, disadvantages of Biomass Energy.
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. Explain how Hydropower plants work
  
  2. Discuss Hydropower plant design and location.
  
  3. Discuss Hydropower application.
  
  4. Discuss benefits and disadvantages of hydropower .
  
  Plan:
  
  First :Study the following files about Biomass Energy .
- File
  
  Biomass File
- File
  
  Biomass 1 File
- File
  
  Biomass1 File
- File
  
  2 File
- File
  
  3 File
- File
  
  4 File
- File
  
  5 File
Topic 16
- File
  
  Hydropower File
Topic 17
- File
  
  HyropPower PPT File
Topic 18
- File
  
  HyroPower Presentation new File
- File
  
  Tidal Links File
Topic 19
- Assignment
  
  Due:01.Oct.2021 Assignment
- File
  
  Environmental impact of energy resources and conversion File
  Environmental impact of energy resources and conversion
Topic 20
- File
  
  Introduction_12.Oct.2021 File
Topic 21
- URL
  
  Oil Calssifications_26.Oct.2021 URL
- URL
  
  ZOOM Lecture_ Coal_30.Oct.2021 URL
  
  ZOOM Lecture_ Coal_30.Oct.2021
- File
  
  Lectures_ Oil and Coal _30.Oct.2021 File
Topic 22
- File
  
  Biomass Lecture_02.Nov.2021 File
- URL
  
  ZOOM Lecture_02.Nov.2021 URL
Topic 23
- Assignment
  
  COP26 - Glasgow_Question Assignment
Topic 24
- Assignment
  
  Moisture Content and BTU Assignment
Topic 25
- File
  
  Gas Lectures_16.Nov.2021 File
- Assignment
  
  Assignment._23.Nov.2021
Topic 26
- File
  
  Project Format.25.Nov.2021 File
- Assignment
  
  Project.29.Nov.2021 Assignment
Topic 27
- File
  
  Fuel Cells_Dec.2021 File
- File
  
  Fuel Cells Part.02 File
Topic 28
- File
  
  Nuclear Energy File
Topic 29
- Assignment
  
  Youtube_Summary_10.Dec.2021 Assignment
Topic 30
- File
  
  OTEC.08.dec.2021 File
- File
  
  OTEC.PDF_08.12.2021 File
Topic 31
- File
  
  Hydroelectric Power Palnt.11.Dec.2021 File
- File
  
  Hydropower.02 File
- File
  
  Hydropower.03 File
Topic 32
Topic 33
- Assignment
  
  Presentations and Projects_12.12.2021 Assignment

General

News forum

Second

Topic 1

Introduction to energy

Article about RE in Palestine

Lecture 1

ZOOM Lecture_11.Sep.2021

Lecture .01_11.09.2021

ZOOM Lecture_14.Sep.2021

An overview of RE potential in Palestine

Environmental Impact

Assignment.01.21.09.2021

Topic 2

Renewable energy

An overview of energy balance compared to sustainable energy in United Arab Emirates

Lecture 2

Topic 3

Non-renewable energy

Lecture 3

Topic 4

Coal

Fossil Fuels

Lecture 4

Topic 5

Oil And Natural gas

BP Reports _2017

Lecture 5.0

Lecture 5.1

Lecture 5.2

Topic 6

Nuclear Energy

Links a bout Nuclear Plant

Topic 7

Energy Conversion

Topic 8

Solar 1

Solar 2

Solar Energy Part 1

Solar Energy Part 2

Solar Energy Part 3

Solar Energy Part 4

Solar Energy Part 5

New Articles_2019

Solar Energy_2019

New Articles_17.11.2018

Solar PV_2019

Solar PV_2019

18.11.2018_PPT

18.11.2018_ppt

Topic 9

Fuel Cell

Topic 10

OTEC

OTEC_Links_2018

Topic 11

Hydropower1

Hydropower2

Tides

Topic 12

Wind Energy

Topic 13

Geothermal

Geothermal 1

Geothermal 2

Geothermal 3

Geothermal 4

Topic 14

Energy Conversion

Topic 15

Biomass

Biomass 1

Biomass1

2

3

4

5

Topic 16

Hydropower

Topic 17

_10.09.2021

_{أعلان هام}

_{خاص: تحويلات الطاقة}
_{ستكون محاضرات هذا الاسبوع من خلال الزووم وليس وجاهي بالجامعة}
_{تمنياتي لكم بالتوفيق}