Course syllabus - Introduction to sustainable energy system
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
ERA217
Valid from
Autumn semester 2021
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G2F (First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
Energy Engineering
School
School of Business, Society and Engineering
Ratified
2021-01-22
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
Objectives
The course aims to give the participants a deeper understanding of the possibilities and limitations for future energy systems. The course will also provide with the knowledge of technology and systems used to convert the energy content of a fuel into heat and electricity. The course will also provide knowledge about solar and wind energy systems. After the course the participants should know the main features of the components of different energy systems and should be able to perform different calculations. The course develops students' individual abilities regarding: written presentations; information seeking, critical examination of information, literature and other material.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course students should be able to:
Describe and apply the concept of sustainable development to energy systems
Use thermodynamic relationships and equations to calculate and analyze different types of power/thermal processes that occur in power and heating plants
Carry out, compile and report fuel analyzes performed with standardized measurement methods and measurement equipment
Describe the industrial combustion process and critically evaluate its potential environmental impact
Describe the principles of converting solar energy, wind energy, biomass, into electricity and heat
Demonstrate knowledge of research and development in sustainable energy systems
Analyse sustainable energy systems on micro and macro level
Show abilities for scientific writing and oral presentations
Course content
The course provides basic knowledge on issues related to society's energy and sustainable development. The course deals with different fuels, combustion process and the emissions produced during combustion. The course covers combustion installations and technical equipment used for gas cleaning. The course includes review of the thermodynamic cycle for converting heat into mechanical energy, steam cycle with heat from different fuels, gas turbine cycle and energy conversion in turbines. The course provides an overview of solar and wind power with respect to technology, environmental impact, economics, problems and opportunities.
Tuition
Lectures, seminars, group work, labs, tutoring, field trips, exercises.
The course will use an educational (web based) platform for communication, discussion and presentation of course materials.
Specific requirements
75 credits of completed courser within an engineering program or within engineering which includes the courses Applied Thermodynamics 7,5 credits, Mechanics of Fluids 7,5 credits and Heat and Mass Transfer 7,5 credits, or similar.
Examination
Assignment (INL1), 5 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5
Laboration (LAB 1), 1,5 credits, marks Pass (G)
Seminar (SEM1), 1 credit, marks Pass (G)
Compulsory attendance to laboratory sessions and seminars.
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 overlaps with following courses:
3 credits with WER009 Heat and power tecnology basic course and 3 credits with ERA203 Heat and power tecnology
2 credits with WER005 Heat and power tecnology basic course and 2 credits with ERA105 Windpower and Hydropower
0,5 credits with WER010 Combustion and Flue Gas Cleaning Technology and 0,5 credits with ERA202 Combustion and Flue Gas Cleaning Technology
2 credits with ERA107 Solar Cells and Solar Panels
7,5 credits with Introduction to Sustainable Energy System