Learning Outcomes
By successfully accomplishing this course students will have obtained the theoretical background needed for the design and operation of pressure installations and networks (mains).
They will have worked comprehensively on the technologies of pneumatic, steam and gaseous fuels' networks.
They will be able to design and execute a calculative and simulative approach as part of the integrated design and sizing of pressure vessels and of distribution networks for steam, compressed air, natural gas and industrial gasses.
General Competences
Apply knowledge in practice
Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
Make decisions
Work in teams
Design and manage projects
Course Content (Syllabus)
Pressure vessels: Characteristics, classification and structural analysis. Calculation of pressure vessels and mains. Standards and regulations.
Energy storage vessels in industrial applications.
Thermal, mechanical and pneumatic storage.
Steam and water mains: design, dimensioning and construction of industrial flow networks.
