| Topic |
Sub-topic |
| 1. Heat Engine Mechanics. |
Classification and basic principles. |
2. Anti-pollution systems for installations with alternative engines.
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NOx, CO and the volatiles burned Reduction. |
| 3. Engine test. Test benches. Operation and selection. |
Characteristic curves. |
| 4. Calculation of elements of auxiliary services of industrial engines. |
Auxiliary equipment circuits. |
| 5. Calculation of the constructive elements of the alternative engines. Efforts |
Study of forces and moments. |
| 6. Reciprocating compressors. Types. Principle of operation and selection criteria. |
Operation of compressible fluid equipment. |
| 7. Thermal Turbomachines: turbines and turbochargers. Constructive elements. Characteristic curves |
Introduction. Types. Fundamenales concepts of turbomachines. Energy analysis. Turbochargers. Gas turbines. Dynamics of turbomachines. Parts of turbomachines. Lubricans. |
8. Industrial and aviation gas turbines. Components.
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Introduction. Thermodynamic cycles. Characteristic curves Combustion chambers. Blade cooling. Applications. Fuels used. Advanced high performance installations. Components of gas turbines. Aeronautical applications of gas turbines. |
| 9. Power plants based on steam turbines. |
Introduction. Thermodynamic cycles of the steam plant. Technological diagram of the steam cycle plants. Operating parameters. Main features. |
| 10. Variation of power in the turbines. |
Introduction. Methods of power variation. Power regulation. Speed regulation. Control of the combustion process. |
| 11. Combined cycles. |
Introduction. Types of combined cycles. Combined cycles with various levels of pressure. Recovery boilers. Main parameters. Yields. |
| 12. Cogeneration cycles. |
Introduction. General aspects of cogeneration. Thermodynamics of cogeneration plants. Types of cogeneration plants. High-tech cogeneration plants. Economic aspects of cogeneration. Regulations. |
| 13. Driving thermal installations. |
Driving alternative engine installations. Commissioning Operation during the march. Withdrawal of service.
Driving turbomachinery facilities. Commissioning Operation during the march. Withdrawal of service. |
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