💻 Online Course 2022 on Energy Systems

The objective of this course is to allow you to become familiar with thermal energy systems by limiting the prerequisites in mathematics and physics as much as possible.

This course focuses on both Modes 1 (Light) and 2 (Progressive) and offers a detailed online version of the lightweight presentation, as well as a partial presentation of a set of cycles modeled with Thermoptim.

These cycles have been primarily chosen from those that are the subject of guided explorations.

Course Structure

The course is organized into four parts:

Part 1: Lightweight Presentation (First Part, Mode 1 (Light))

Introduction to thermal energy systems
Basic thermodynamic concepts
Simple cycle presentations

🔹 Access First Part - Lightweight presentation

Part 2: Lightweight Presentation (Second Part)

Continuation of fundamental concepts
Additional basic cycles
Component functions

🔹 Access Second Part - Lightweight presentation

Part 3: Models of Classical Cycles (Mode 2 (Progressive)

Steam power plants
Gas turbines
Refrigeration cycles
Thermoptim models and guided explorations

🔹 Access Third Part - Classical cycles

Part 4: Models of Innovative Cycles with Low Environmental Impact

Combined cycles
Cogeneration systems
Advanced technologies
Thermoptim models and guided explorations

🔹 Access Fourth Part - Innovative cycles

Important Notes

Guided Explorations:

Guided explorations are included within the course pages for ease of reading
However, it is recommended to use the ones contained in the Thermoptim browser installed on your computer, as they are coupled with Thermoptim and all corresponding working files

Technological Issues:

This course does not address technological issues
For technological topics, please refer to the relevant pages on the Thermoptim-UNIT portal

Key Features

✅ Minimal prerequisites: Mathematics and physics requirements reduced
✅ Interactive learning: Use Thermoptim to build and analyze models
✅ Guided explorations: Step-by-step simulations
✅ Real-world focus: Study actual energy systems
✅ Flexible pace: Suitable for self-study or classroom use
✅ Mode 1 focused: Accessible lightweight presentation

Additional Resources

🔹 Complete Online Course 2022 – Main course page
🔹 Self-Assessment Module – Interactive exercises
🔹 Thermoptim Software – Download for full functionality
🔹 Pedagogical Approach – Understanding the three modes