The course consists of a study of the conventional energy systems that contribute to the total energy mix throughout the world today. The main themes for the course will include: Introduction to conventional energy Systems; Thermodynamic Cycles; Coal; Electricity; Nuclear; Gas Turbines; Oil and Natural Gas; Transport; energy Efficiency and the Future.
The course consists of a study of the conventional energy systems that contribute to the total energy mix throughout the world today. The main themes for the course will include: Introduction to conventional energy Systems; Thermodynamic Cycles; Coal; Electricity; Nuclear; Gas Turbines; Oil and Natural Gas; Transport; energy Efficiency and the Future.
The course consists of a study of the conventional energy systems that contribute to the total energy mix throughout the world today. The main themes for the course will include: Introduction to conventional energy Systems; Thermodynamic Cycles; Coal; Electricity; Nuclear; Gas Turbines; Oil and Natural Gas; Transport; energy Efficiency and the Future.
Synopsis: The course consists of a study of the conventional energy systems that contribute to the total energy mix throughout the world today. The course will give an insight into the current world energy supply and the demand for conventional energy including consumption figures for various end-users. The supply and demand for conventional energy in South Africa will also be covered. The contribution made by each of the systems across the various continents and for the major industrialized countries will be discussed. For each of the major systems, the methods of energy generation and production as well as the supply networks will be covered. The main themes for the course will include:
Introduction to Conventional Energy Systems; Thermodynamic Cycles; Coal; Electricity; Nuclear; Gas Turbines; Oil and Natural Gas; Transport; Energy Efficiency and the Future;
No academic credits can be obtained by attending this course.
Who should attend Engineers, technologists and technicians active in the energy sector. Architects, planners and developers. Government and local authority officials. Investors.
Certification and Accreditation The module has been registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa for Continuous Professional Development points. A Certificate of Attendance with an indication of the CPD points and level will be awarded to all participants who attend the full course from Monday morning to Saturday lunchtime.
Venue and Time This course will be presented at the Sustainability Institute, Baden Powell Drive Lynedoch and will run Mo - Fri, 16-20 July 2012 from 08:00 to 17:00 and on Saturday 21 July 2012 from 09:00 13:00. Directions will be sent to the delegates.
Travel and Accommodation Limited accommodation is available at the Lynedoch guesthouse on a full-board basis for R3 500. This includes transportation to and from the airport. The attached reservation form must be completed should you use this option this is subject to availability. The Stellenbosch Information Bureau can be contacted at tel. 021-883 3584 for delegates who want to make their own accommodation arrangements.
Registration The course is designed for a restricted number of attendees so as to personalise and maximize the learning experience. Bookings will be taken on a first come first served basis. Bookings will only be considered as "confirmed" once the completed, signed Registration Form has been received. Registration forms can be obtained from Jos Liebenberg at: Tel: 021-808 4069, Fax: 021-883 8513 or E mail: crses@sun.ac.za or visit: www.crses.sun.ac.za Registration closes on Monday, 2 July 2012.
Course Fees Course fee for the five and a half-day course: R11 750 inclusive of accommodation and airport transfers or R 8 250 excluding accommodation and transport. The Registration Form must be accompanied by a cheque made out to Stellenbosch University, or proof of a direct deposit to Stellenbosch University. Cancellation of enrolment made up to and including Monday, 2 July 2012 will be subject to a 15% handling fee. No refunds will be made after this date; however, substitutions will be accepted. Attendance without payment will not be permitted. In the case of unforeseen circumstances Stellenbosch University reserves the right to cancel the course or change the lecturer with at least two weeks notice, in which case all fees will be reimbursed in full on request. The course fee includes all study material, tea/coffe and lunches.
Presenters: Prof. Ben Sebitosi is a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, Stellenbosch University. He has a BSc (Eng)(Hons) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nairobi and PhD from the University of Cape Town. His research and teaching interests includes energy conservation, renewable energy and energy policy.
Dr. Jaap Hoffmann is a senior lecturer in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, Stellenbosch University. He obtained his BEng, MEng and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stellenbosch University. He has spent twenty years in the power generation industry, doing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for the last fourteen years. His interests are dispersed two- phase flows and solar thermal energy.
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SOLAR ENERGY
16-21 July 2012 Sustainability Institute Lynedoch, Stellenbosch
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