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Industrial Energy Systems

Code 18208
Year 1
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 6
Workload TP(60H)
Scientific area Engenharia e Gestão Industrial
Entry requirements NA
Learning outcomes This curricular unit consists of two modules:
Module 1:
Its objective is to deepen the concepts of applied thermodynamics for the energy and economic analysis of industrial thermal energy production systems. Economic analysis of energy efficiency projects will be conducted. Students should become familiar with the main components and be able to describe and analyze processes in steam turbine power plants, gas turbines, and combined cycles. Additionally, they will explore cogeneration technologies and calculate their performance parameters.
Module 2:
This module focuses on acquiring knowledge about the production, transmission, and distribution of electrical energy from a modern sustainable development perspective. Competencies include: identifying energy sources and discussing their importance; understanding energy conversion processes (both renewable and non-renewable); and recognizing the organizational structures of the electricity market.

Syllabus Module 1 – Thermal Energy Systems:
1- Introduction and Thermodynamics Review. Primary and final energy. Energy balance of Portugal
2- Steam Power Plants
3- Gas Turbine and Combined Cycle Power Plants 4-Cogeneration. Basic cogeneration systems
5- Economic Analysis of Energy Projects Module 2 – Electrical Energy Systems:
1- Fundamental Concepts
-Renewable vs. non-renewable energy sources
-Electricity generation
-Energy and power
-Load diagrams
-Three-phase electrical systems
-Per-unit system
2- Introduction to Electrical Energy Management (Electricity Market)
-Organization of the electricity sector (National electricity sector)
-Regulated vs. deregulated markets
-Market models and structures
3- Electricity Generation from Renewable Energy Sources
-Photovoltaic generation
-Wind power generation
-Hydropower generation
-Electricity storage systems
Main Bibliography Module 1:
Notes for Industrial Energy Systems, PJ Oliveira, 2021
Fundamentos de Termodinâmica Aplicada, Análise Energética e Exergética, Paulo Pimentel de Oliveira, Lidel , 2ª Ed, (2015). Yunus A. Çengel, Michael A. Boles, Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, 8th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2015
Energy Efficiency, for Engineers and Technologists, TD Eastop & DR Croft, Longman, 1990. (só Cap. 2). Module 2:
José Pedro Sucena Paiva, Redes de Energia Eléctrica - uma Análise Sistémica, 2ª edição, IST Press, 2007. John Grainger, William Stevenson, Power System Analysis, McGraw-Hill, 1994.
Weedy, Cory, Electric Power Systems, John Wiley, 1998.
Rui Castro, Uma Introdução às Energias Renováveis: Eólica, Fotovoltaica e Mini-hídrica, IST - Instituto Superior Técnico, abril de 2011. Scientific articles and supporting texts to be indicated by the teacher.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria A abordagem pedagógica desta unidade curricular está estruturada para garantir a aquisição sólida dos conceitos fundamentais de sistemas energéticos térmicos e elétricos, promovendo a aplicação prática dos conhecimentos e o desenvolvimento de competências analíticas e críticas. O ensino está organizado em diferentes componentes, permitindo a integração entre teoria e prática de forma coerente e alinhada com os objetivos de aprendizagem.
Aulas Teóricas: as sessões teóricas fornecem os fundamentos essenciais sobre termodinâmica aplicada e análise energética e económica de sistemas industriais. No módulo de sistemas elétricos, os conceitos centrais sobre produção, transporte e distribuição de eletricidade são abordados numa perspetiva de desenvolvimento sustentável. O ensino é dinâmico, promovendo a participação ativa dos alunos na compreensão e exploração dos temas.
Aulas Práticas: as aulas práticas reforçam a aprendizagem através da resolução de problemas concretos.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2026-02-22

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