MAK 4038E - Power Plants

Course Objectives

1. To teach renewable, non-renewable and alternative energy resources and their potential and reserves.
2. To give knowledge on the characteristics, basic design parameters, electrical and mechanical
components and in the case of dams on the structural components of the power plants.
3. Ability evaluate the parameters effecting the unit cost of (electric) energy.

Course Description

Energy sources for electric power plants. Energy market studies. Classification and characteristics of electric power plants. Calculation of the unit cost of power generation. Environmental aspects of power plant technologies.