IDENTIFYING DATA 2022_23
Subject (*) INTEGRATED LABORATORY ON ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS Code 20755108
Study programme
Energy Conversion Systems and Technologies (2019)
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
4.5 Compulsory First 2Q single exam
Language
Anglès
Department Electronic, Electric and Automatic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
Coordinator
SALAVERA MUÑOZ, DANIEL
E-mail daniel.salavera@urv.cat
juancarlos.bruno@urv.cat
juan.prieto@urv.cat
david.latorre@urv.cat
Lecturers
SALAVERA MUÑOZ, DANIEL
BRUNO ARGILAGUET, JUAN CARLOS
PRIETO GONZÁLEZ, JUAN
LATORRE ARCA, DAVID
Web
General description and relevant information <p>GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This subject integrates different types of laboratory practices, including the determination of thermodynamic properties and transport of fluids, calibration of laboratory instruments and practices of control and energy conversion.There are two ways to follow the subject: face-to-face or virtual.Both require synchronous work during laboratory sessions, which will be done in mixed groups.</p>

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 CE1 Determine the performance of energy conversion technologies and systems from experimental data on fluid properties and operating variables.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 CT3 Solve complex problems critically, creatively and innovatively in multidisciplinary contexts.
 CT4 Work in multidisciplinary teams and in complex contexts.
 CT5 Communicate complex ideas effectively to all sorts of audiences.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 CE1 Estimate the uncertainty of measuring thermodynamic and transport properties by applying the law of propagation of uncertainty.
Understand the different experimental devices for measuring thermodynamic and transport properties of fluids, an how they works.
Analyse and present experimental data obtained in the laboratory.
Determine the performance of energy conversion technologies and systems from experimental data.
Understand control strategies in energy conversion technologies and systems.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 CT3 Recognise the situation as a problem in a multidisciplinary, research or professional environment, and take an active part in finding a solution.
Follow a systematic method with an overall approach to divide a complex problem into parts and identify the causes by applying scientific and professional knowledge.
Design a new solution by using all the resources necessary and available to cope with the problem.
Draw up a realistic model that specifies all the aspects of the solution proposed.
Assess the model proposed by contrasting it with the real context of application, find shortcomings and suggest improvements.
 CT4 Understand the team’s objective and identify their role in complex contexts.
Communicate and work with other teams to achieve joint objectives.
Commit and encourage the necessary changes and improvements so that the team can achieve its objectives.
Trust in their own abilities, respect differences and use them to the team’s advantage.
 CT5 Produce quality texts that have no grammatical or spelling errors, are properly structured and make appropriate and consistent use of formal and bibliographic conventions.
Draw up texts that are structured, clear, cohesive, rich and of the appropriate length, and which can transmit complex ideas.
Draw up texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation, consistent and persuasive.
Use the techniques of non-verbal communication and the expressive resources of the voice to make a good oral presentation.
Construct a discourse that is structured, clear, cohesive, rich and of the appropriate length, and which can transmit complex ideas.
Produce a persuasive, consistent and precise discourse that can explain complex ideas and effectively interact with the audience.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Laboratory of thermophysical properties of fluids 1.1. Determination of thermodynamic and transport properties with Aspen Properties
1.2. Determination of vapor-liquid equilibria
2. Laboratory of calibration and instrumentation 2.1. Calibration of temperature probes
2.2. Calibration of pressure thermistors
3. Control and energy conversion systems laboratory 3.1. Determination of the performance of a vapor compression chiller
3.2. Determination of the performance of an air- conditioning unit with a vapour compression heat pump
3.3. Determination of the performance of a co-generation system with a gas microturbine for cogeneration applications
3.4. Control laboratory of indoor air conditioning units.
3.5. Determination of the performance of a solar thermal system at low temperature supported by a gas boiler.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
0.5 0 0.5
Lecture
CE1
2.5 0 2.5
Previous study
CE1
CT4
0 5 5
Laboratory practicals
CE1
CT4
40 0 40
Presentations / oral communications
CE1
CT4
0 30 30
Assignments
CE1
CT4
0 34.5 34.5
Personal attention
0 0 0
 
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Activities aimed at making contact and collecting information from students. There will also be a presentation of the subject describing the learning objectives, contents, methodologies, evaluation systems and skills to be worked on. This session will be first in each subject and will last 30 min
Lecture Exhibition of the contents of the subject in the classroom or laboratory
Previous study Search, reading and documentation work prior to laboratory practices by the student
Laboratory practicals Apply, on a practical level, the theory of a domain of knowledge in a specific context. Practical exercises through the different laboratories
Presentations / oral communications Oral presentation by students of a specific topic or a work (previous written presentation)
Assignments Exercises performed by the student from material and references provided by the teacher or as a result of laboratory practices. This activity has a greater scope and extension than the resolution of problems
Personal attention This guidance is carried out by the teacher of each subject with the students enrolled in the same. The purpose of this guidance is to plan, guide, dynamise, monitor and evaluate the student's learning process, taking into account their profile interests, needs, previous knowledge, etc.) and the characteristics / requirements of the context ( EHEA, academic / professional profile, social-labor demand, etc.).

Personalized attention
Description
For the attention of the subject in face-to-face modality, the tutorials will be carried out in person with the teacher, within the consultation schedule.
For the attention of the subject in online mode, the necessary online tutorials will be carried out at the request of the student by appointment with the teacher.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Laboratory practicals
CE1
CT4
Problem resolution in group during the practices. 15
Presentations / oral communications
CE1
CT4
Oral and individual presentation by students of a practice done in the laboratory, and answer to several questions about this and other practices. 40
Assignments
CE1
CT4
Report of each practice done in the laboratory. Individual task 45
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

No second call


Sources of information

Basic

Complementary

Recommendations


Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
DETERMINATION OF THERMODYNAMIC AND TRANSPORT PROPERTIES OF FLUIDS/20755103
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