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Course syllabus - Process optimization

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

ERA303

Valid from

Autumn semester 2015

Education level

Second cycle

Progressive Specialisation

A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).

Main area(s)

Energy Engineering

School

School of Business, Society and Engineering

Ratified

2013-02-01

Revised

2015-02-04

Status

This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2016-01-25
    • Latest update: 2016-01-25

    Other materials

    Litteratur väljs i samråd med handledaren

    Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik,

Objectives

The course will give deeper theoretical knowledge in the field of mathematical optimization of energy related processes.

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course the student shall be able to
- Identify and set up functions describing an optimization problem in energy related processes
- Choose a mathematical method for solving the developed equations
- Use computer programs for solving optimization problems
- Evaluate results derived from the solution of an optimization problem

Course content

The theoretical background about setting up objective functions and constraints for energy related processes. Mathematical optimization methods as Lagrange Multipliers method, dynamic programming, search methods, linear programming with and without binary variables. Economic analyses and production planning in district heating systems. Practical use of computer programs for solving optimization problems.

Tuition

Lectures, seminars

Specific requirements

150 credits within an energy engineering program which includes 7,5 credits from each of the courses Applied Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Mechanics of Fluids, 7 credits from Heat and power technology and 22,5 credits in Mathematics/applied mathematics, including 7,5 credits Calculus.
In addition Swedish B/Swedish 3 and English A/English 6 are required. In cases where the course is given in English, exemption from the Swedish B/Swedish 3 is given.

Examination

Assignment (INL1), 7.5 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course assumes knowledge from the courses Heat and Power Technology 15 credits, Numerical Methods 7.5 credits and programming 7.5 credits.