OBE Course Syllabus Template

Course
Descripti
on

Study of the fundamental concepts in

Course
the design and installation of typical
No./Co
power plants such as steam power plant,
de
4-unit lecture
Credit
Course Title
Power Plant Engineering
diesel electric power plant, geothermal
ME 525
and 1-unit
Units:
power plant as well as other generating
laboratory
plants using non-conventional sources of
energy.
ME 423 (Heat Transfer), ME 425
Course Prerequisites/(CoLinks to Program Outcome
(Fluid Machinery), and ME 513
K1, K2, D2, D3
requisites):
Codes:
(Combustion Engineering)
Applicable Student Outcomes
K1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physical, life and information
D2 An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet
sciences; and engineering sciences appropriate to the field of practice.
desired needs within identified constraint.
K2 An understanding of the effects of engineering solutions in a comprehensive
D3 An ability to recognize, formulates, and solves engineering
context.
problems.
Course Intended Outcomes (CILO) for the Preliminary Period:
SO Code Links
On successful completion of this course, STUDENT SHOULD BE
K K
ABLE TO:
1 2
L1 Review the basic principles of energy transformation and its
E
application in power generation.
L2. Define and apply the different power plant terms and factors
E
in analyzing a given power generating system leading to the
determination of its capacity.
L3. Discuss the basic operation of a power plant.
E
L4. Illustrate the applications of thermodynamics principles in
analyzing a power plant.
Week
1

Module Short Title

Fundamentals of Power
Plant

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Connected
ILO
L1

SO Code Links
D
2

D
3
E
E
E

K
1

K
2

D
2

D
3

L5. Acquire knowledge in the design and selection

of equipment for power plants.
L6. Apply technical knowledge in the design of a
simple power plant.

L7. Prepare technical report which includes plans

and specifications.

Outcome-Based
Assessment (OBA)
Problem set 1, Quiz no. 1

Teaching and Learning Activities (TLA)

Class discussion, recitation

Weight of Module
to ILO
3, 8

2-3

Variable Load Problems

4-6

Internal Combustion
Engine (Diesel )Power Plant

L1, L3, L4

7-8

Hydroelectric Power Plant

L1, L3, L4

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L2

Problem set 2, Quiz no. 2

Problem set 3, Preliminary
Exams
Problem set 4, Quiz no. 3

Power point lecture, recitation, working

through examples
Power point lecture, recitation, working
through examples

3, 11

Power point lecture, recitation, working

through examples

3, 8

3, 8

9-10

Geothermal Power Plant

L1, L3, L4

11-12

Gas Turbine Power Plants

L1, L3, L4

13

Nuclear Power Plants

L1, L3, L4

14

Non-Conventional Power
Plant

L1, L3, L4

4-14

Diesel Power Plant Design

Project

L1, L2, L3,

L4, L5, L6,
L7

2-14

Group Research Report on

Technological Development
of Various Power Plants

L1, L3, L4

Problem set 5, Quiz no.4

Problem set 6, Quiz no. 5

Final Exams
Progress reports, Power
Plant Design
Oral Presentation

FINAL GRADE EVALUATION METHOD

GWA= 0.03 Problem sets +0.08 Quizzes + 0.11 (PE +FE) + 0.03
(Progress Reports) + 0.10 (Design grade) + 0.07 ( Group Research
Report Grade)
Passing GWA : 60%
GWA-General Weighted Average
FG-Final
Grade
GWA

FG

GWA

FG

GWA

FG

Power point lecture, recitation,

through examples
Power point lecture, recitation,
through examples
Power point lecture, recitation,
through examples
Power point lecture, recitation,
through examples
Class discussion, consultation

3, 8
working
3, 8
working
working
11
3, 10

Power Point Lecture, Video Showing , Open

Forum

PRINTED & WEB RESOURCES

References:
1. Power Plant Engineering by
F.T. Morse
2. Power Plant Theory and
Design by Potter
3. Power Station Engineering
and Economy by Vopat

60-64= 3.00 P
75-79= 2.25 G
90-92= 1.50 VG
GWA < 60 = 5.00 Failed
65-69= 2.75 Fair
80-84= 2.00 G
93-95= 1.25 VG
70-74= 2.50 Fair
85-89= 1.75 G
96-100 = 1.00 E
WP- Withdrawal with permission (Dropped); FA = Failure due to absences
WF- Withdrawal without permission (Failed)
CLASS POLICIES
CLASS POLICIES:

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working

4. Kents Mechanical Engineering

Handbook
5. Marks Mechanical Engineering
Handbook
6. Philippine Mechanical Code

1. The student should

calamities.
2. The student should
3. The student should
4. The student should
examination/s
5. The student should

attend the class regularly as much as possible with exemption if classes are suspended officially and due to unforeseen events or
come to class in proper uniform and well groom accordingly.
be prepared to participate in class activities relative to the course subject.
take the quizzes and major examinations given as scheduled unless there are justifiable reason/s for the inability to take said
be given special examination in major examination only upon presentation of permit issued by the Deans Office.
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