Course syllabus - Advanced Energy Systems Studies

Objectives

The objective of the course is to provide broad perspective on the latest development of energy systems as well as in-depth knowledge of some important issues related to research and development in energy sector. The course will create understanding and practical application of theories and models for analysis and design of sustainable energy systems and develop the student's individual skills regarding: written and oral presentations, modelling, and critical analysis.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to

1. describe how energy markets, especially electricity markets are organized and working
2. apply theories and models to solve energy engineering problems
3. independently evaluate the performance of energy technologies/systems from different perspectives such as economic and environmental points of view
4. independently design, analyze and optimize energy systems based on renewable energy sources.
5. independently and critically optimize the operation corresponding to dynamic energy markets
6. integrate knowledge and handle complex information

Course content

The course covers principles and theories in energy technologies and systems, use of different tools for numerical simulation, and critical performance analysis of energy processes and systems.

Specific requirements

180 credits within a engineering program, such as energy engineering, construction and civil engineering, environmental technology or industrial economics, including credits in thermodynamics, heat transfer/thermal energy technology and fluid mechanics, or equivalent. In addition, 15 credits at advanced level are required, of which at least 10 credits must be in energy engineering or a related field. In addition Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3 and English course 6 or English level 2 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3.

Examination

INL1, Assignment, 2 credits, grade 3, 4 or 5. Learning outcome: 2 and 3.

INL2, Assignment 2 credits, grade 3, 4 or 5. Learning outcome: 2 and 4.

INL3, Assignment, 2 credits, grade 3, 4 or 5. Learning outcome: 2 and 5.

PRO1, Project report, 1,5 credits, grade 3, 4 or 5. Learning outcome: 1, 2 and 6.

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Grading scale: 5, 4, 3

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course overlaps 7.5 credits with ERA306 and 4.5 credits with ERA318