Resources
📘 Chapter 1: Analysis of Energy Systems
Complementary Resources, Guided Explorations, and Simulation Tools
⚠️ Important Notes About These Resources
The resources on this page complement the content of Chapter 1 in Advanced Modeling of Thermodynamic Cycles of Nuclear Power Plants.
- Models and examples are accessible online but require the Thermoptim software for full interactivity. Download Thermoptim here to access the complete features.
- Some resources are historical examples from the Thermoptim portal, while others are updated models developed specifically for the book. It is therefore possible that there are discrepancies between the examples provided in the portal and those selected for this book. They should not have any consequences on the understanding of the presented concepts.
📌 1.1 Analysis of Energy Systems
Key Concepts Covered:
- Modeling of simple and complex energy systems.
- General methodological approach to energy analysis.
Complementary Resources:
📖 Methodological Guides
Modeling Simple and Complex Systems — A guide presenting how to model simple and complex thermodynamic systems. Guide: Modeling simple and complex systems →
General Methodological Approach — An overview of the methodological approach used throughout the book. Methodological approach →
📌 1.1.2 Illustration: The Steam Power Plant
Key Concepts Covered:
- Steam power plant cycles as an introductory illustration.
Complementary Resources:
📖 Thematic Page
Steam Power Plant Cycles — An overview of thermodynamic cycles used in steam power plants. Steam power plant cycles →
📌 1.2.1 Complete Cycle Example: Fla3
Key Concepts Covered:
- Flamanville 3 full cycle as a practical example.
Complementary Resources:
🔄 Flowsheet
Flamanville 3 Full Load Flowsheet — A detailed flowsheet of the complete Flamanville 3 cycle at full load. Flamanville 3 Full Load Flowsheet →
📌 1.2.8 Example: Modeling a Steam Turbine
Key Concepts Covered:
- Equation generation for a steam turbine model.
- Solving in EES and IT environments.
Complementary Resources:
🔄 Guided Exploration
EQUA-01: Generating the Equations of a Steam Turbine Model — Development of a standalone steam turbine model, including generation of equations and solving in EES and IT (refer to the demo version of EES for practical implementation). GE: EQUA_01: Generating the Equations of a Steam Turbine Model →
📌 1.3.3 Discovering Thermoptim
Key Concepts Covered:
- Introduction to Thermoptim through a vapor cycle example.
Complementary Resources:
🔄 Guided Exploration
Discovery of Thermoptim (Vapor Cycle) — A first guided exploration introducing Thermoptim through a vapor power cycle. Thermoptim Discovery (Vapor Cycle) →
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