Thermal Energy Systems

16-21 July 2012

Sustainability Institute, Lynedoch , Stellenbosch

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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Please note that our courses are exempt from VAT and invoices will only be issued upon request of employers.
Please contact Jos Liebenberg at tel. 021-808 4069 or e-mail crses@sun.ac.za for an invoice.
The completed Registration Form and proof of payment should be faxed to
Jos Liebenberg at fax nr. 021 808 4277.


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