Course syllabus - Modelling and Simulation of Energy Systems

Objectives

The objective of the course is to give a deep knowledge on mathematical modelling for energy processes and on common simulation programs.

Learning outcomes

1. identify the assumptions, equations and boundary conditions necessary for model building
2. apply conservation principles and develop constitutive relations used for modelling purposes
3. select and use appropriate simulation tools for dynamic and steady-state simulations
4. build and implement models in simulation tools for different applications related to the energy area
5. analyze and critically review simulation results, verify and validate simulation models against real process data
6. show knowledge within the research area of process modelling and simulation

Course content

The course covers principles in model building in energy engineering, theory about mathematical modelling within energy processes, use of different tools for numerical simulation, analytical and numerical solutions, simulation solvers, and modelling verification and validation.

Specific requirements

120 credits within credits within an engineering program, such as energy engineering, building and construction, environmental engineering or industrial economy program, which includes 16 credits from Applied Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer and Mechanics of Fluids, or similar and 22,5 credits in Mathematics/applied mathematics where at least 7,5 credits must be Single Variable 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) 1,5 credits. Grade 3, 4 or 5. Learning outcome: 1, 2 and 6.
Assignment (INL2), 2 credits. Grade 3, 4 or 5. Learning outcome: 3, 4 and 5
Assignment (INL3) 1 credit. Grade 3, 4 or 5. Learning outcome: 2-5.
Seminar (SEM1) 0,5 credits. Grade Pass (G) or Fail (U). Learning outcome: 1-5.
Take-home examination (HEM1) 2,5 credits. Grade 3, 4 or 5. Learning outcome: 1-6.

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.

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Grade

Grading scale: 5, 4, 3

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

Overlap with ERA311 (4,5 credits) and ERA312 (4,5 credits).