IDENTIFYING DATA 2021_22
Subject (*) MODELLING AND DYNAMIC SIMULATION OF ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS Code 20755110
Study programme
Energy Conversion Systems and Technologies (2019)
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
3 Compulsory First 1Q single exam
Language
Anglès
Department Mechanical Engineering
Coordinator
PRIETO GONZÁLEZ, JUAN
E-mail juan.prieto@urv.cat
Lecturers
PRIETO GONZÁLEZ, JUAN
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General description and relevant information <p>This subject is virtual and laboratory type. Therefore, it contains a single call for the evaluation, which will be of the continuous type, with tasks and cases studies that have to be submitted along the course.</p>

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 CE2 Understand, model and select the viability of energy conversion technologies including the most suitable renewable energies for any given application.
 CE3 Designing and integrating conversion technologies into efficient energy systems with low greenhouse gas emissions using specific ICT tools.
 CE4 Modelling and analysing energy demand in buildings using specific ICT tools for integrating efficient energy conversion systems and renewable energies.
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
 CE2 Use the IT tool TRNSYS to develop dynamic models of technologies and systems for energy conversion.
 CE3 Use dynamic simulations to obtain the seasonal performances of energy conversion systems.
Analyse in detail the results of dynamic simulations to find possible modelling and simulation errors.
 CE4 Identify when it is necessary useful to use tools for the dynamic simulation of energy conversion 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.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Introduction to dynamic simulation. 1.1. What is TRNSYS?
1.2. Introduction to the interface. Simulation Studio.
1.3. Components in TRNSYS. Main parts of the components.

2. Initiation with TRNSYS. Use of basic components. 2.1. Input data reader (Type 9)
2.2. Input functions (Type14)
2.3. Output data writer (Type25)
2.4. Integrator (Type55)
2.5. Equations in TRNSYS
2.6. Practical examples
3. Use of advanced components in TRNSYS. 3.1. Weather data and processing
3.2. Modeling of solar thermal collectors
3.3. Modeling chillers and boilers. Performance curves
3.4. Thermal storage
3.5. Control on/off with hysteresis
3.6. Practical examples
4. Simulation and analysis of results. 4.1. Simulation parameters in TRNSYS. Time step, convergence and simulation tolerance
4.2. Analysis of daily results
4.3. Analysis of monthly and annual results
4.4. Energy balances
4.5. Practical examples

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
0.5 0 0.5
videoconferencing
CE2
CE3
CE4
4.5 0 4.5
Reading written documents and graphs
CE2
CE3
CE4
15 0 15
Problem solving, exercises
CE2
CE3
CE4
CT3
29 0 29
Practical cases/ case studies
CE2
CE3
CE4
CT3
CT4
CT5
1.5 23 24.5
Personal attention
1 0 1
 
Validation tests
CT5
0.5 0 0.5
 
(*) 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 the introduction and collecting information from the students. There will also be a presentation of the subject describing the learning objectives, contents, methodologies, evaluation systems and skills to be worked on.
videoconferencing Presentation of the subject and exposure of contents and activities through webconference. This activity requires the synchronous presence of students and faculty. This activity will be recorded at the time of its development to facilitate subsequent consultation
Reading written documents and graphs Reading and work of the documentation published in different formats, prepared by the teachers, with the aim of facilitating the students' development of the most theoretical skills and those knowledge necessary for the development of practical activities. Does not require synchronous presence of students and faculty
Problem solving, exercises Analysis and resolution of a problem or concrete practical exercise related to the topic of the subject. Its scope is limited and limited in scope. Through the use of the virtual campus.
Practical cases/ case studies Statement of a situation (real or simulated) in which the student must work to give a reasoned solution to the topic, solve a series of specific questions or make a global reflection
Personal attention Plan, guide, dynamize, monitor and evaluate the student's learning process taking into account their profile, interests, needs, prior knowledge, etc. and the characteristics / requirements of the context

Personalized attention
Description

This orientation is carried out by the teacher of each subject with the students enrolled in it. The purpose of this orientation is: to plan, guide, dynamize, monitor and evaluate the student's learning process taking into account their profile, interests, needs, prior knowledge, etc. and the characteristics/requirements of the context (EHEA, academic profile / professional, social-labor demand, etc.). The actions that will be carried out are the following: - Welcome to the subject - Weekly revitalization - News and events - Resolution of academic doubts - Feedback with the correction of activities - Abandonment of the subject - End of the subject The development of these actions will be carried out with the support of the tools offered by the Moodle Virtual Campus, within the virtual classroom of each subject. In such a way that the best possible orientation and follow-up is offered considering the face-to-face or virtual modality of each subject.


Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Problem solving, exercises
CE2
CE3
CE4
CT3
Analysis and resolution of a problem or concrete practical exercise related to the topic of the subject. Its scope is limited and limited in scope. Through the use of the virtual campus. 40
Practical cases/ case studies
CE2
CE3
CE4
CT3
CT4
CT5
Statement of a situation (real or simulated) in which the student must work to give a reasoned solution to the topic, solve a series of specific questions or make a global reflection 60
Validation tests
CT5
The validation tests will consist of individual webconferences in which the teacher will ask questions about the activities carried out. 0
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

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