1. explain physical background of energy processes in electric power plants
2. describe direct and indirect energy transformation in electrical energy and useful energy forms
3. analyze open, closed, reversible and irreversible systems and processes
4. calculate efficiency, exergy, ideal and real work output of energy processes
5. analyze basic parameters of energy processes in thermal (fossile, geothermal, nuclear, solar) and hydro power plants
6. analyze basic parameters of energy processes in solar and wind power plants
7. explain three phase system in transsmission and distribution system
8. select power plants operation order based on electric power system demands
9. describe environmental impact during energy generation, conversion and usage

Teaching the course is organized in two teaching cycles. The first cycle contains seven weeks, mid-term exam, and the second cycle contains six weeks of classes and a final exam. Classes are conducted through a total of 15 weeks with weekly load of 4 hours.

Exercises are held each week with an hourly load.

Laboratory exercises are held every other week with an hourly load.

1. First and second laws of thermodynamics
2. Processes with ideal gas; Carnot cycle
3. Maximum work output; Entropy
4. Thermal efficiency, Rankine cycle with steam turbine
5. Joule cycle with gas turbine
6. Burning fossil fuels, Steam boilers/generators (design, operation, effluents)
7. Analysis of steam/gas turbines (materials, design, efficency)
8. Midterm exam
9. Mass, momentum and energy conservation equations
10. Analysis of water turbines
11. Analysis of wind turbines
12. Thermoelectric effect; Piezoelectricity, Fuel cells; Design, applications and efficiency, Rechargeable batteries, Hydroelectric energy storage
13. 3 phase systems, System of symmetrical components, Vectors and phasor diagrams, Short circuit calculations, Power system basic components and topology
14. Interdependency of energy consumption, economic development and environmental impact, Role of energy efficiency in sustainable development, Indicators of energy consumption, determining the consumption and Sankyjev diagram of energy flows (energy analysis), The basic types of energy consumption, Energy performance indicator (PEU), Indicators of environmental impact assessment (EIA), Energy, Environment and Society Development, World reserves, production and consumption of energy, Modeling sustainable energy paths, Sustainable development indicators
15. Final exam