Course syllabus

Energisystemteknik
Energy Engineering

MVKP10, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2021/22
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, LTH
Decided by: PLED M
Date of Decision: 2021-04-13

General Information

Main field: Sustainable Energy Engineering. Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements.
Compulsory for: MHET1
Elective for: F4, F4-es, M4-en, MD4, W4-es
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim

The world is using more energy each year and this is projected to increase. Traditionally, energy has been produced in large energy production facilities but modern energy systems are typically more diverse. There are no longer just an energy production facility but also customers that both use and sell energy, so-called prosumers. This interaction between actors in the energy market creates opportunities to use energy more efficient and reduces the environmental impact from the energy system. It is therefore important to be able to understand the limitations and possibilities of the components and to optimize their usage within the energy system.

The aim of this course is to provide engineering expertise regarding energy processes, components within energy systems, and provide the tools needed to argue, judge and evaluate the possible solutions. The course is founded in prior courses in thermodynamics.

 

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to describe and account for the function of different energy systems for the production of electricity and heat.
• be able to account and optimize the function of different processes and components within energy cycles

 

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• Create a sketch of an energy system based on given restrictions
• Describe and show with calculations how exergy affects the choice of an energy system
• Analyse and optimize the function of different components of power production facilities

 

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to critically evaluate multiple energy scenarios and select an optimum solution
• optimize different components of an existing power production facility to increase the overall efficiency

 

Contents

• Power Generation (Steam, gas and combined cycles)
• Combustion and Chemically Reactive Systems
• Other Power Facilities (Concentrated Solar Power, Heat Pumps, Organic Rankine Cycles, Heat Storage Systems)
• Nuclear Power
• Exergy Analysis

 

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Written exam, tutorial sessions, hand-in assignments.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Admission

Admission requirements:

• FMFF05 Thermodynamics with Applications or MMVF01 Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics or VVRF10 Fluid Mechanics

The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: MVKN65, MVKF10, MVK170

Contact and other information

Examinator: Magnus Genrup, magnus.genrup@energy.lth.se
Course coordinator: Narmin Hushmandi, narmin.hushmandi@energy.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.energy.lth.se/english/education/