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Course syllabus - Modelling and Simulation of Energy Systems

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

ERA326

Valid from

Autumn semester 2026

Education level

Second cycle

Progressive Specialisation

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

Main area(s)

Energy Engineering

Organisation

Department of Engineering Sciences

Ratified

2025-06-26

Revised

2025-11-03

Literature lists

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

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 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

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 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

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