Syllabus academic year 2010/2011
(Created 2010-07-25.)
ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEMSMVK071
Credits: 6. Grading scale: TH. Cycle: A (Second Cycle). Main field: Technology. Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish. MVK071 overlaps following cours/es: MVKN15. Alternative for: I3. Course coordinator: Prof Jurek Pyrko, Jurek.Pyrko@energy.lth.se, Energy Sciences. Recommended prerequisits: MMVF01 Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics or equivalent course. Assessment: Both individual examination and examination based upon group performance. Compulsory assignments are presented and discussed in group seminars. The same applies to the compulsory industrial study tour. Participation in an applied energy supply system exercise is compulsory as well as four knowledge tests based upon the study course literature. Approved exercises are sufficient for final grade 3 "pass". For higher grades an oral examination is required. Home page: http://www.energy.lth.se.

Aim
The study course is intended to give knowledge in the build-up and function of energy supply systems related to the development of energy demand.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents
The study course will give knowledge about energy supply systems, their build-up and function in relation to the development of the energy demand. Knowledge and application skills in analyzing resource sustaining, environmental, financial etc. aspects on the erection, organization and operation of these systems, mainly on the local and regional level. System build-up, capacity adjustment, system security. Infrastructure and environmental effects of energy supply systems. Technologies for energy transformation and development trends.

Literature
The study course literature is continously updated and is normally without charge accessible for the students from the Internet or the homepage of the study course.