Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERISTY

Alangilan Campus
Alangilan, Batangas City

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE & FINE ARTS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

COURSE INFORMATION SYLLABUS (CIS)

VISION A premier national university that develops leaders in the global knowledge economy.
MISSION A university committed to producing leaders by providing a 21st century learning environment through
innovations in education, multidisciplinary research, and community and industry partnerships in order to
nurture the spirit of nationhood, propel the national economy, and engage the world for sustainable
development.
Course Title Power Plant Design with Renewable Energy Course Code ME 425
Course Category Professional Course Prerequisite(s) Fluid Machinery,
Combustion Engineering

Semester/year First Sem/Fourth year Credit Hours 5

Course Instructor Dr. Michael A. Aloria 92-129 Reference CMO CMO No. 97, S 2017
BSME, Mengg-ME, MPetEngg, DTech Date Prepared May 17, 2021
michael.aloria@g,batstate-u.edu.ph/09989851296 Revision No.: 0
Period of Study AY 2021-2022 Revision Date: April 5, 2021
Course Rationale The working knowledge in power plant design will gear the students on the art of selecting, specifying and
and Description arranging the power generating equipment so that a maximum output will result from a maximum
expenditure over the working life of the plant. Considering that power plant design is a complex process
and electric power generation is a capital-intensive business, this complexity, capital-intensive
characteristics and high operating cost make the engineering design of power plants extremely important
and challenging. The general design objective is to produce a reliable facility that can generate electric
power at the lowest cost and with acceptable impacts on the environment.
This class therefore will provide the student with basic knowledge of power plant cycle and competent that
will enhance their learning capacity on the design and performance of power generating units and
accessories giving emphasis on economics and environmental considerations.

Contact Hours 4 hrs-lecture/3-hrs lab

Criteria for Problem Sets/Design Exercises (PS/DE) - 15%

Assessment Midterm Examination (ME) - 25%
Capstone Design Project (CDP) - 28%
Final Examination (FE) - 32%
Teaching, Learning, 1. Active Learning. Lecture will be done through online platform using google meet. This entails the
and Assessment active participation of students in the learning process during the discussion of each topic. Related learning
Strategies activities will be provided through online platform such as problem sets, and design exercises.
2. Collaborative learning. Collaborative learning can be facilitated where students will work together as
a team on capstone design project. In this project, students can produce each part of the design project
individually and then come up with a final group project report.
3. Capstone Design Project. A power plant
design project will be assigned that will allow students to work in teams and develop their skills in solving
open ended problems. Design project guidelines will be provided to serve as reference in the preparation of
this requirement.
4. Major Exams. There will be two major exams (formative and summative) to be conducted online as
scheduled by the department. These will assess the students’ knowledge on the topics covered in the class
and in the assignments submitted. Exams can only be made up for excused absences or by pre-arrangement
with the course instructor.
5. Video Presentation. Students are required to present orally their design project output. They are
required to create a video presentation discussing the highlights of their design. This will enable the
students to train for formal presentations; help them to build confidence in speaking in public; give them
the opportunity to think and articulate their thoughts; help them to learn how to synthesize material into a
manageable form that is easily comprehended by others.
6. Problem sets/design exercises. There will be regular problem sets or design exercises to be done
utilizing the laboratory hours assigned for the course.

Intended Learning ILO Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to:
Outcomes (ILO) ILO1 Discuss the process design development and general design considerations for power plant.
ILO2 Identify the different types of power plants and explain the processes involved.
ILO3 Conduct technical analysis of the different components of a power plant.
ILO4 Conduct economic analysis by determining the appropriate economic indicators.
ILO5 Apply the principles of material and energy balances, and other thermodynamic concepts and
develop a complete design of the power plant.
ILO6 Demonstrate learning through solution of open-ended power plant design problems and come up
with a complete power plant design as casptone design project.
ILO7
Assessment Method Assessment Tasks (AT) Distribution Intended Learning Outcomes Domains
and Distribution Code Assessment Tasks I/R/D (%) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C P A
Map PS/DE Problem Sets/Design 15 50 50 100
Exercises R

ME Midterm Exam R 25 50 50 100

CDP Caspotne Design 28 30 30 40 100
Project D
FE Final Exam D 32 30 70 100

Total 100 50 100 50 30 60 110 400

Note: All internal assessments with feedback will be made available within 2 week after each assessment
submission except Final Examination.
Textbook 1 Power Plant Engineering by Manoj Kumar Gupta, 2012

2 Thermal Power Plant, 1st Edition, Design and Operation by Dipak Sarkar, 2015
Other Books and 3 Standard Handbook of Powerplant Engineering 2nd Edition
Articles by Thomas Elliott (Author), Kao Chen (Author), Robert Swanekamp (Author)
4 Power Plant Engineering by Lawrence F. Drbal, Patricia G. Boston, Kayla L. Westra, Black &
Veatch - Technology & Engineering, 1996
5 Power Plant Engineering by P. K. Nag, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2002
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Institutional IGA Institutional Graduate Attributes (IGA) Statements
Graduate Attributes IGA1 Knowledge Competence
(IGA) Demonstrate a mastery of the fundamental knowledge and skills required for functioning
effectively as a professional in the discipline, and an ability to integrate and apply them effectively
to practice in the workplace.
IGA2 Creativity and Innovation
Experiment with new approaches, challenge existing knowledge boundaries and design novel
solutions to solve problems.
IGA3 Critical and Systems
Identify, define, and deal with complex problems pertinent to the future professional practice or
daily life through logical, analytical and critical thinking.
IGA4 Communication
Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with a wide range of audiences, across a
range of professional and personal contexts, in English and Pilipino.
IGA5 Lifelong Learning
Identify own learning needs for professional or personal development; demonstrate an eagerness to
take up opportunities for learning new things as well as the ability to learn effectively on their own.

IGA6 Leadership, teamwork, and Interpersonal Skills

Function effectively both as a leader and as a member of a team; motivate and lead a team to work
towards goal; work collaboratively with other team members; as well as connect and interact
socially and effectively with diverse culture.
IGA7 Global Outlook
Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of global issues and willingness to work, interact
effectively and show sensitivity to cultural diversity.
IGA8 Social and National Responsibility
Demonstrate an awareness of their social and national responsibility; engage in activities that
contribute to the betterment of the society; and behave ethically and responsibly in social,
professional and work environments.
Student Outcomes SO Student Outcomes (SO) Statements
(SO) SO1 Problem Analysis
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles
of engineering, science, and mathematics.
SO2 Design/Development of Solutions
An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with
consideration of public health, safety, welfare, as ell as gobal, cultural, social, environmental, and
SO3 economic factors.
Communication
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

SO4 Ethics and Professionalism

An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make
informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global,
environmental and societal contexts.
SO5 Leadership and Teamwork
An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a
collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan task, and meet objectives.
SO6 Investigation
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use
engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
SO7 Discipline Knowledge
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
CDIO Framework CDIO CDIO Skills
Skills CDIO1 Disciplinary Knowledge & Reasoning
Knowledge of underlying mathematics and sciences, core engineering fundamental knowledge,
advanced engineering fundamental knowledge, methods and tools
CDIO2 Personal and Professional Skills & Attributes
CDIO Framework
Skills

CDIO2
Analytical reasoning and problem solving; experimentation , investigation and knowledge
discovery; system thinking; attitudes, thoughts and learning; ethics, equity and other
responsibilities
CDIO3 Interpersonal Skills: Teamwork & Communication
Teamwork, communications, communication in a foreign language
CDIO4 Conceiving, Designing, Implementing & Operating Systems
External, societal and environmental context, enterprise and business context, conceiving, systems
engineering and management, designing, implementing, operating
Sustainable SDG SDG Skills
Development Goals SDG1 Envisioning
Skills Establish a link between long-term goals and and immediate actions, and motivate people to take
action by harnessing their deep aspirations.
SDG2 Critical Thinking and Reflection
Examine economic, environmental, social and cultural structures in the context of sustainable
development, and challenges people to examine and question the underlying assumptions that
influence their world views by having them reflect on unsustainable practices.
SDG3 Systemic Thinking
Recognise that the whole is more than the sum of its parts, and it is a better way to understand and
manage complex situations.
SDG4 Building Partnerships
Promote dialogue and negotiation, learning to work together, so as to strengthen ownership of and
commitment to sustainable action through education and learning.
SDG5 Participation in Decision Making
Empower oneself and others through involvement in joint analysis, planning and control of local
decisions.
COURSE POLICIES
A. GRADING SYSTEM
The grading system adopted by this course is as follows:
Excellent 1 98 - 100
Superior 1.25 94 - 97
Very Good 1.5 90 - 93
Good 1.75 88 - 89
Meritorious 2 85 - 87
Very Satisfactory 2.25 83 - 84
Satisfactory 2.5 80 - 82
Fairly Satisfactory 2.75 78 - 79
Passing 3 75 - 77
Failure 5 Below 70
Incomplete INC
*Students who got a computed grade of 70-74 will be given an appropriate remedial activity in which the final grade
should be either passing (3.0) or failure (5.0).
B. CLASS POLICY
Prompt and regular attendance of students is required. Total unexcused absences shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the
maximum number of hours required per course per semester (or per summer term). A semester has 18 weeks.

MISSED EXAMINATIONS
Students who failed to take the exam during the schedule date can be given a special exam provided he/she has valid
reason. If it is health reason, he/she should provide the faculty with the medical certificate signed by the attending
Physician. Other reasons shall be assessed first by the faculty to determine its validity.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty includes acts such as cheating during examinations or plagiarism in connection with any academic
work. Such acts are considered major offenses and will be dealt with according to the University’s Student Norms of
Conduct.

DROPPING
 Dropping must be made official by accomplishing a dropping form and submitting it at the Registrar’s Office before the
midterm examination. Students who officially drop out of class shall be marked “Dropped” whether he took the
preliminary examination or not and irrespective of their preliminary grades.
A student who unofficially drops out of class shall be given a mark of “5.0” by the instructor.
C. OTHER COURSE POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (TLA) Activities

Ch. Topics / Reading List Wks Topic Outcomes ILO SO Delivery Method
Orientation & Introduction 1 Presentation of Syllabus, Class Discussion
Rules
1 1. Introduction to power generation systems Discuss the power generating
system, its main components
1.1 History and present status of energy resources and subsystems.
and exponential growth of electric power
generation.
1.2 Modern methods of electric power generation
1.3 Utility Demand Patterns 1 1 1 Discussion and
1.4 Power Plant Classifications Video Presentation

Reading List:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/p
ower-generation-system
2 2. The variable load problem Analyze variable load problem
and its implication to power
2.1 Elements of electric power system generating systems Discussion,
2.2 The load duration curve and plant selection Sample Problems
2.3 Effect of variable load on power plant design Analysis and
2.4 Effect of variable load on power plant operation Group Activity
2, 3 1 1
2.5 Methods of meeting the load
demand/requirements

Reading List: https://www.eeeguide.com/variable-

load-problem/
Assessment #1 : Problem Sets Solve related problems on
3 variable load
3 3. Economics of electric power production Conduct economic evaluation
of the various elements of
3.1 Elements of electric power production electric power production.
3.1.1 The energy element
3.1.2 The customer’s element
3.1.3 The investor’s profit Discussion,
3.1.4 Depreciation and replacement Sample Problems
4, 5 1 1
3.2 Meralco and other utility company power rate Analysis and
structures Video Presentation

Reading List: https://www.e-

education.psu.edu/eme801/node/530

4 4. Internal Combustion engine power plant Analyze the components and

performance of a diesel power
4.1 Evaluation of diesel engine performance plant.
4.2 Auxiliary equipment of diesel engine power
plant Discussion,
4.3 Fuel supply and storage system Problem Case
2,
4.4 Lubrication capacity requirement 7, 8 1 Analysis (Group
3,4
4.5 Starting air requirement capacity Work) and Video
4.6 Cooling water system Presentation

Reading List: Energy Analysis -Closed Systems:

Cengel and Boles, pp 126-178
 Assessment #2 Apply thermodynamic Problem Solving
principles in analyzing and 2, 3, which involves
Midterm Exam 9 1
solving problems. 4 critical thinking
5 5. Gas Turbine Power Plant Evaluate the components and
performance of a gas turbine
5.1 Applications of gas turbine power plant. Discussion,
5.2 Single shaft system Sample Problems
5.3 The two shaft system Analysis and
5.4 Combine cycle operation 10, 2, 3, Video Presentation
5.5 Components of gas turbine units 11 1,2
4, 5
5.6 Thermal refinement of the gas turbine cycle

Reading List: https://www.energy.gov/fe/how-gas-

turbine-power-plants-work
E-Learning Week Identify the design Blended Learning/
Preparation of Capstone Design Project considerations and
12 requirements to come up with a 5, 6 2 Consultations
viable design of a hybrid power
plant
6. Steam Power Plant Analyze the performance of the
steam power plant, its
6 6.1 Heat rate estimates and reduction in heat
components and
consumption obtained by feedwater heating
thermodynamic improvements.
6.2 Corrected heat rate improvement
6.3 Estimate of turbine throttle flow
6.4 Selection of extraction pressures
6.5 Draft system of large steam generator and draft
variation at rated capacity Discussion,
6.6 Selection of the economical dimension of stack 13, 2, 3, Sample Problems
6.7 Fan selection 1,2
14 4, 5 Analysis and
6.8 Savings of pressure-furnace over suction- Group Activity
furnace operation
6.9 Superposed power units
6.10 Combined cycles

Reading List:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/st
eam-power-plant
Assessment # 3: Problem Sets/Design Exercises Apply the mass and energy Problem solving
balance in solving steam power
15 cycles and its thermodynamic 6 1
improvements.

7. Nuclear Power Plant Evaluate the design of the Dicussion and

different types of nuclear Sample Problems
7.1 Nuclear reactor theory reactors. Analysis
7.2 Elements of nuclear power plant
7.3 Classification of nuclear power plant 2, 3, 1
7 7.4 Nuclear power plant calculation 16
4, 5

Reading List: https://www-

pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/te_1141_prn.
pdf
8. Energy Alternatives Evaluate the performance of
alternative energy soruces

Discussion,
9 17 2,3 1 Sample Problems
Analysis,
 Evaluate the performance of
alternative energy soruces
8.1 Energy storage technologies
8.2 Geothermal power plant
8.3 Hydro power plant
8.4 Solar thermal energy Discussion,
9 8.5 Wind energy 17 2,3 1 Sample Problems
8.6 Ocean thermal energy conversion Analysis,
8.7 Fuel conversion technology

Reading List: https://www.edfenergy.com/for-

home/energywise/renewable-energy-sources
Come up with a design of a
hybrid power plant taking into
considerations multiple 3,
10 Capstone Design Project 18 realistic constraints using 4,5, 1,2,4 Presentation of
6 CDP
applicable engineering
standards
Assessment # 4: Final Exam Analyze and solve open-ended Problem Solving
18 problems 6 1 and Analysis

Assessment Schedule Week No.

Distribution 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Assessment Method

Problem Set/Design x
Exercises

Midterm Exam x
Capstone Design x
Project
Final Exam x

STUDENT OUTCOMES (SO): Mapping of Assessment Tasks (AT)

ILOs
ILO-SO and ILO-CPA

1 2 3 4 5 C P A
ILO1 PS/DE PS/DE
Mapping

ILO2 ME ME
ILO3 ME PS/DE
ILO4 CDP CDP
ILO5 CDP PS, FE
ILO6 CDP FE CDP FE
ILO7

INSTITUTIONAL GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES (IGA): Mapping of Assessment Tasks (AT)

ILOs
1 4
ILO-IGA Mapping

ILO1 PS/DE
ILO2 ME
ILO3 PS/DE
ILO4 CDP
ILO5 FE
ILO6 CDP FE
ILO7

CDIO SKILLS SDG Skills

ILO-CDIO and ILO-SDG

ILOs 1 2 3 2
ILO1 PS/DE
Mapping

ILO2 ME
ILO3 PS/DE
ILO4 CDP
ILO5 FE
 Mapping
ILO-CDIO and I ILO6 CDP CDP
ILO7

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

Dr. MICHAEL A. ALORIA Engr. BEVERLY A. CASTILLO Dr. REYNATO A. GAMBOA

Professor, ME 425 Chairman, ME/PetE Department College Dean, CEAFA
Date: August 2, 2021 Date: Date:

Remarks:
1 The syllabus is to be distributed to the students in the first week of the semester.
2 Any changes to the syllabus shall be communicated (in writing) to the Program Chair and the approved revised version
must be communicated to the students.
3 The course instructor may set a more stringent similarity percentage (maximum 30%) for their respective courses
pertaining to student's submissions. However, it must be communicated in writing to the respective Program Chair and the
approved revised version must be communicated to the students.