Modules

Prerequisites

Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Industrial Heating Systems • Overview of Industrial Heating Systems, Environmental & Economic Impacts, and Regulatory Overview • Industrial Sectors and Their Heat Demand • Industrial Heat Distribution Systems & Fossil Heat Sources Chapter 2: Thermodynamic Fundamentals • Basics of Thermodynamics for Industrial Heating (Compression, Expansion, Cycles) • Basics of Heat Transfer and Heat Exchangers • Compressors in Heat Pump Systems Chapter 3: Industrial Heat Pump Technologies & Alternative Heating • Industrial Heat Pumps – Thermodynamic Modeling (Part 1: Vapor Compression, COP, Exergy Analysis) • Industrial Heat Pumps – Thermodynamic Modeling (Part 2: Working Fluids & Environmental Impact) • Industrial Heat Pumps – Thermodynamic Modeling (Part 3: Advanced Cycles & System Integration) • Heat Pumps for Large Temperature Glides • Heat Pumps for Steam Generation • Solar Thermal Systems in Industry • Alternative Heating Technologies (Infrared, Inductive, Resistance, Hybrid Systems) Chapter 4: Process Integration & Economic Evaluation • Process Integration Fundamentals & Pinch Analysis • Pinch Analysis for Heat Pump Integration • Economic and Environmental Evaluation of Heating Systems • Final Project and Wrap-Up Chapter 5: Practical Application & Industry Collaboration • Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Industrial Heating • Industrial Heat Pump Operation & Safety Lab • Performance Measurement & Efficiency Optimization Lab

Learning outcomes

Cognitive Learning Goals (Knowledge & Understanding) • Understand the role of industrial heating in different industries and their specific heat demands. (level 1) • Describe various industrial heat distribution systems (steam, thermal oil, hot water, gases) and their efficiency considerations.(level 2) • Explain different fossil heat sources and their applications in industrial heating. (level 1) • Explain the thermodynamic principles of industrial heating (compression, expansion, heat transfer, heat exchangers). (level 3) • Analyze different compressor types used in industrial heat pumps and their performance characteristics. (level 3) • Model thermodynamic cycles for industrial heat pumps and assess efficiency based on working fluids.(level 4) • Compare and contrast heat pumps designed for large temperature glides and steam generation. (level 3) • Explain the working principles and integration strategies of solar thermal and alternative heating technologies. (level 3) • Apply pinch analysis to optimize heat recovery and integrate heat pumps into industrial processes. (level 2) • Evaluate economic and environmental impacts of different industrial heating systems. (level2) Affective Learning Goals (Attitudes & Values) • Appreciate the importance of energy efficiency and decarbonization in industrial heating. (level1) • Develop a critical perspective on fossil-based heating systems and their long-term viability.(level 2) • Recognize the role of regulations (especially EU policies) in shaping industrial heating technologies.(level1) • Show commitment to sustainable energy solutions by considering alternative heating methods.(levle2) • Engage in discussions on the trade-offs between economic feasibility and environmental impact. (level3) Valuing Interdisciplinary Collaboration (Level 4): • Appreciate the need for collaboration between engineers, policymakers, and business leaders to drive industrial heat pump adoption. Confidence in Practical Application (Level 5): • Gain self-efficacy in applying thermodynamic principles and system integration knowledge to real-world heat pump installations. Psychomotor Learning Goals (Practical & Technical Skills) • Perform basic thermodynamic calculations related to industrial heat pumps and heating systems. • Use computational tools to model and evaluate heat pump performance. • Conduct pinch analysis on industrial processes to identify heat recovery opportunities. • Design and size a solar thermal system for industrial applications. • Develop and present an optimized industrial heating system proposal. Operating Industrial Heat Pump Systems (Level 1): • Start up, monitor, and shut down an industrial heat pump safely. Conducting Performance Measurements (Level 4): • Measure key parameters (temperature, pressure, COP, etc.) and analyze system performance. Interpreting Technical Diagrams (Level 6): • Read and understand P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) and system schematics of industrial heat pumps. Applying Safety Procedures (Level 4): • Follow proper safety protocols when handling high-temperature heat pumps. Conducting Efficiency Optimization Tests (Level 4): • Perform practical tests to improve system efficiency, such as adjusting heat source/sink temperatures or optimizing cycle parameters.

Assessment

• Project work with 8-10 pages documentation (70%) and • 3 presentations over ~10 min. in the course of the semester each counting 10%

Remarks

The module is divided in two parts: The first will take the first 10 weeks of the semester and will focus on knowledge transfer to make sure that the students have all information and data they need to carry out the project. The last part of the semester is dedicated on a project that the students will carry out as their exam. The project will focus on the application of high temperature heat pumps in real world cases, drawn fro the research projects of the chair. The students will be divided in groups of five. The whole topic will be structures in puzzle groups. The final exam will be organizeas a closure of the puzzle groups t answer the overarching research question.