Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED W
Date of Decision: 2024-04-02
Effective: 2024-05-08
Main field: Technology
Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Elective mandatory for: I3
Elective for: C4, D4, E4, F4, F4-es, MD4, N4-es, Pi4, RH4, W4-p, W4-es
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish
After passing the course, the student should have gained an understanding of the opportunities as well as the limitations for an increased use of renewable energy. Also, the student should be able to critically evaluate different systems for the use of renewable energy from different perspectives. The course departs from already acquired knowledge and relates it to the issue of sustainability.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
The course starts with an overview of Swedish, European and global energy supply, in particular with regard to renewable energy, and in a sustainability perspective.
Potentials for renewable energy in Sweden, Europe, and globally are presented and discussed in relation to different restrictions, e.g., alternative and/or conflicting land uses.
A large part of the course is devoted to the production and conversion of renewable energy. Apart from Nordic conditions, european and global issues are raised. The production of power, heat and transportation fuels is treated from technical, economic and environmental perspectives, focusing the complete chain from the extraction of energy resources to the final use of energy.
Integration of renewable energy is discussed in a Swedish and European perspective.
Towards the end of the course is discussed the political and institutional framework, and barriers to an increased use of renewable energy. Using the scenario technique, various possible future systems for renewable energy are discussed, relating to future energy use, and opportunities for a high energy and area efficiency.
Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: A written exam. The final grade of the course follows from the result of the exam, but the quality of the assignments may add points to the exam. A bigger assignment is carried out in small groups, preferably with students from different LTH programmes. The assignment consists of an independent analysis of environmental and sustainability aspects on renewable energy and the assignment should involve calculations, which are accompanied by an independent critical evaluation. The assignment is divided into two steps that both need to be passed: first a feasibility study, which describes purpose and scope of the work, then a written final report, which is presented and discussed at a seminar together with other reports. Mandatory attendance at seminars and on study visits.
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.
Modules
Code: 0117. Name: Energy Systems Analysis: Renewable Sources of Energy.
Credits: 7.5. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5).
Assumed prior knowledge:
Minimum 130 higher education credits within an engineering program.
The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser:
FMI040
Course coordinator: Lovisa Björnsson,
lovisa.bjornsson@miljo.lth.se
Course administrator: Petra Malmquist,
petra.malmquist@miljo.lth.se