The aim is to familiarize students with the fundamental principles and general methods of energy conservation in industry.

The course objectives are: (a) the development of basic tools for energy and exergy analysis of processes, and (b) energy and exergy analysis of: (i) Power generation systems, (ii) Industrial refrigeration and air conditioning, (iii) Basic cogeneration systems.

The course contents are:

• Introduction – The Energy Problem (focus in industry)
• Principles and Measures for Energy Conservation in Industry
• Energy and Exergy Analysis of Processes
• Steam and Rankine Power Cycles
• Refrigeration Cycles
• Cogeneration Systems