City University of Hong Kong Course Syllabus Offered by School of Energy and Environment With Effect From Semester A 2018/19

City University of Hong Kong
Course Syllabus
offered by School of Energy and Environment

with effect from Semester A 2018/19
Part I Course Overview
Course Title: Power Plant Engineering
Course Code: SEE3102
Course Duration: One semester
Credit Units: 3
Level: B3
Arts and Humanities
Proposed Area: Study of Societies, Social and Business Organisations
(for GE courses only) Science and Technology
Medium of
Instruction: English
Medium of
Assessment: English
SEE2001 Electromagnetic Principles for Energy Engineers or equivalent;
Prerequisites: and
(Course Code and Title) SEE2101 Engineering Thermofluids I or equivalent
Precursors: SEE2002 Chemical Sciences for Energy and Environmental Engineers or

(Course Code and Title) equivalent
Equivalent Courses:
(Course Code and Title) Nil
Exclusive Courses:
(Course Code and Title) Nil
Course Syllabus
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Part II Course Details
1. Abstract
(A 150-word description about the course)
This course introduces the general knowledge and engineering principles of conventional
power plants. The course will emphasise on energy resources such as fossil fuels, nuclear and
hydroelectric. Electric generators, corresponding devices and technologies for power
generation, distribution and transmission will be discussed.
2. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)

(CILOs state what the student is expected to be able to do at the end of the course according to a given
standard of performance.)
No. CILOs# Weighting* Discovery-

(if enriched
applicable) curriculum related
learning outcomes
(please tick where
appropriate)
A1 A2 A3
1. Calculate energy output and gas emission from various fuel 20 
sources
2. Describe the principles of heat engines and analyse energy 30 
conversion efficiency
3. Describe the mechanisms of various power plant systems 10 
4. Describe the principles of power generators 20 
5. Analyze power transmission and distribution systems 20  
* If weighting is assigned to CILOs, they should add up to 100%. 100%
#
Please specify the alignment of CILOs to the Gateway Education Programme Intended Learning
outcomes (PILOs) in Section A of Annex.
A1: Attitude
Develop an attitude of discovery/innovation/creativity, as demonstrated by students possessing a
strong sense of curiosity, asking questions actively, challenging assumptions or engaging in
inquiry together with teachers.
A2: Ability
Develop the ability/skill needed to discover/innovate/create, as demonstrated by students
possessing critical thinking skills to assess ideas, acquiring research skills, synthesizing
knowledge across disciplines or applying academic knowledge to self-life problems.
A3: Accomplishments
Demonstrate accomplishment of discovery/innovation/creativity through producing
/constructing creative works/new artefacts, effective solutions to real-life problems or new
processes.
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3. Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs)
(TLAs designed to facilitate students’ achievement of the CILOs.)
TLA Brief Description CILO No. Hours/week

1 2 3 4 5 (if
applicable)
Lecture Explain key concepts, such as      2.5 hrs/wk
theories related to electricity
generation and distribution
Tutorial, Solidify students’ concepts      0.5 hr/wk
class demo with practice
4. Assessment Tasks/Activities (ATs)

(ATs are designed to assess how well the students achieve the CILOs.)
Assessment Tasks/Activities CILO No. Weighting* Remarks

1 2 3 4 5
Continuous Assessment: _50___%
In-class test    20%
Assignment      30%
Examination: _50___% (duration: 2 hours , if applicable)
* The weightings should add up to 100%. 100%
Examination duration: 2 hrs

Percentage of coursework, examination, etc.: 50% by coursework; 50% by exam
To pass a course, a student must do ALL of the following:

1) obtain at least 30% of the total marks allocated towards coursework (combination of
assignments, pop quizzes, term paper, lab reports and/ or quiz, if applicable);
2) obtain at least 30% of the total marks allocated towards final examination (if applicable);
and
3) meet the criteria listed in the section on Assessment Rubrics.
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5. Assessment Rubrics
(Grading of student achievements is based on student performance in assessment tasks/activities with the following rubrics.)
Assessment Task Criterion Excellent Good Fair Marginal Failure

(A+, A, A-) (B+, B, B-) (C+, C, C-) (D) (F)
1. In-class test Ability to analyse and High Significant Moderate Basic Not even reaching
solve practical marginal levels
problems related to
energy supply and
power plant
2. Assignment Ability to evaluate High Significant Moderate Basic Not even reaching
and analyse questions marginal levels
related to electricity
generation and
distribution
3. Final exam Ability to analyse and High Significant Moderate Basic Not even reaching
solve practical marginal levels
problems related to
electricity generation
and distribution
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Part III Other Information (more details can be provided separately in the teaching plan)
1. Keyword Syllabus
(An indication of the key topics of the course.)
- Fossil fuel based energy:

- Coal; Fuel gas; Oil
- Combustion, air-fuel ratio
- Heat engine, Steam generators; Steam turbines; Gas turbines, power plant
- Pollution and control
- Nuclear power:
- Nuclear reactor; Uranium; Fission; Nuclear waste management
- Hydro-electric power plant
- Power generation and electric generators
- Power transmission and distribution
- Switches, cables, fuses, transformers, converters
- 3 phase, power factor, harmonics
- High voltage DC
- Smart metering
- Power grid
2. Reading List
2.1 Compulsory Readings
(Compulsory readings can include books, book chapters, or journal/magazine articles. There are also
collections of e-books, e-journals available from the CityU Library.)
2.2 Additional Readings

(Additional references for students to learn to expand their knowledge about the subject.)
1. F.M. Vanek and L.D. Albright, Energy Systems Engineering – Evaluation &
Implementation, McGraw-Hill, second edition, 2012.
2. A.W. Culp, Principles of Energy Conversion, McGraw-Hill, 1991.
3. A.K. Raja, A. P. Srivastava, M. Dwivedi, Power Plant Engineering, New Age
International (P) Ltd., 2006.
4. P.K. Nag, Power Plant Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 2001.
5. C. King, Thermal Power Plant Cooling Context and Engineering of, ASME, 2014.
6. J.R. Lamarsh and A.J. Baratta, Introduction to Nuclear Engineering, 3rd Ed.,
Prentice Hall, 2001.
7. D. Buchla, T. Kissell, T. Floyd, Renewable Energy Systems, Pearson, 2015
Course Syllabus 5
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City University of Hong Kong Course Syllabus Offered by School of Energy and Environment With Effect From Semester A 2018/19

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Part I Course Overview

Course Title: Power Plant Engineering

Course Code: SEE3102

Course Duration: One semester

Precursors: SEE2002 Chemical Sciences for Energy and Environmental Engineers or

2. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)

No. CILOs# Weighting* Discovery-

TLA Brief Description CILO No. Hours/week

4. Assessment Tasks/Activities (ATs)

Assessment Tasks/Activities CILO No. Weighting* Remarks

Examination duration: 2 hrs

To pass a course, a student must do ALL of the following:

Assessment Task Criterion Excellent Good Fair Marginal Failure

- Fossil fuel based energy:

2.2 Additional Readings

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