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Overview

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Analyze the fundamentals of power generation technologies and their various applications.
• Evaluate gas and steam turbines' operational principles, energy cycles, and efficiency.
• Assess the benefits and design considerations of cogeneration and combined cycle plants for improved efficiency.
• Examine the economic and environmental aspects of commercial power generation systems.
• Explore and compare sustainable power generation technologies, including solar, geothermal, and tidal energy.

Description
Understanding thermal power generation is essential for engineers and professionals striving to meet energy demands sustainably. This course examines how thermal systems, including gas and steam turbines, operate and interact. Participants will delve into thermodynamic concepts and vapour power plants, gaining the foundation to grasp complex power systems. As seen in combined cycle plants, the union between gas and steam turbines is explored to reveal how energy efficiency can be maximized.

The course highlights the intricacies of cogeneration and combined cycles, focusing on their economic and environmental benefits. Participants will study the mechanisms behind steam turbines and combustion processes while exploring cutting-edge renewable technologies. Solar, geothermal, and tidal power systems are thoroughly analyzed, showcasing their potential to drive sustainability in the energy sector. Health and safety considerations are also integrated to ensure comprehensive learning.

Participating in this course will give you actionable insights into modern power generation. Whether you're looking to optimize plant efficiency, reduce environmental impact, or adopt renewable energy solutions, this course equips you with the expertise to make informed decisions.

Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals involved in power generation and energy management. It is ideal for design and facility engineers, engineering consultants, and utility company managers. Power generation operators and technical personnel from utility companies will also greatly benefit from the practical insights offered.

Additionally, professionals exploring renewable energy projects or transitioning to more sustainable power solutions will find this course invaluable. Those in roles related to plant optimization, environmental assessment, or energy policy development are encouraged to attend. Students and early-career engineers aiming to enhance their understanding of modern energy systems are also welcome.

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Syllabus

Introduction to Thermal Power Generation

Review of Key Thermodynamic Concepts

Vapour Power Plants

• The Rankine cycle
• Superheating, ideal reheating
• Irreversibilities
• Regeneration

Cogeneration

Gas Turbines

• The Brayton cycle
• Reheat, regeneration, intercooling

Combined Cycles

Steam Generation from Combustion

The Inner Workings of The Steam Turbine

• The impulse principle
• The velocity diagram for steam turbines
• Impulse turbines
• Reaction turbines
• Gas turbines

Solar Power

Geothermal Power

Tidal Power

Health and Safety Considerations

Instructor

Seth Dworkin, Ph.D., P.Eng., FCSME (he/him)

Dr. Seth Dworkin is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Canada Research Chair at Toronto Metropolitan University. He has over ten years of teaching experience in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, including industry applications. He is also an active consultant for industry in the sustainable energy and geothermal sectors, having delivered more than twenty consulting reports for clients across Canada.

After completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University in 2003, Dr. Dworkin pursued a combined Masters and Ph.D. at Yale University, focusing on Computational Fluid Dynamics and combustion. He returned to Canada in 2009, taking a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Toronto. He joined the faculty at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) in 2011, where he has trained more than 40 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows and published more than 60 peer-reviewed journal papers in combustion and sustainable energy technologies. Dr. Dworkin has received numerous awards for his scholarly work, including the Professional Engineers of Ontario Young Engineer’s Medal.

In 2019, Dr. Dworkin was named a Fellow of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering. In 2020, he received a Research Excellence Award from the International Combustion Institute, recognizing his career research achievements.