Energy Supply Systems
Energiförsörjning

MVKN15, 7.5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED M
Date of Decision: 2024-04-09
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Elective mandatory for: W3
Elective for: F4, I4, M4-en, W4-es
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

Energy supply may be subdivided into supply of primary energy, conversion and distribution of energy. Energy suppy consists mainly of fossil and nuclear fuel, renewables, and heat/cooling from tha air and the ground. The main focus of this course is the primary energy supply, but conversion and distribution will also be touched uppon.

The aim of the course is to provide knowledge on the technical and economical aspects of energy supply systems and the ongoing transition away from fossil fuels.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to describe various energy supply systems in important dimensions such as primary energy demand, capacity adjustment, economic aspects etc.
• be able to relate contemporary national and international energy supply systems to the historic development of society

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to construct a basic supply system on national or regional level.
• be able to critically examine engineering/academic reports on energy supply systems

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to actively participate in discussions on various energy supply system themes
• be able to independently carry out analyses and arguments for relevant system solutions
• be able to assess the technical and economic consequences of different supply choices

Contents

The course includes knowledge regarding the structure, function, development, organization and operation of energy supply systems. Analyzes of environmental, financial and other aspects of these systems are included with a particular focus on systems at local and regional level. System construction, capacity adaptation and system security are other analysis dimensions as well as aspects of the development of energy conversion technologies and future development conditions

The course deals with

• System structure and function of current and conceivable future energy supply systems
• Safety aspects, capacity adaptation, interchangeability of type of energy supplied, etc
• Technical and economic consequences of energy supply and the transition to renewable or sustainable energy supply

The focus is on Swedish energy supply, but international comparisons are given. The course contains

• literature package with lectures as support.
• mandatory group exercises, as well as
• compulsory seminars

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment:

The examination is both individually and based on group work. Three tests on the course literature are individual, while the compulsory exercises and seminars are examined in groups. Approved assignments, seminars and exercises give a grade of three. For higher grades, a written exam is required If required, a student with a permanent disability is given an equivalent examination option to a student without a disability. The examiner can, after consultation with the university's department for pedagogical support, decide on an alternative form of examination for the student concerned.

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: 0111. Name: Energy Supply Systems.
Credits: 7.5. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5).

Admission

Admission requirements:

• FMIF01 Environmental System Studies: Management for Sustainable Development or FMIF05 Environmental Management or FMIF35 Sustainable Development from an Electro-technological Perspective or FMIF55 Sustainable Development or MVKF01 Energy and the Environment in Sustainable Development

Reading list

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

Contact

Course coordinator: Jens Klingmann, jens.klingmann@energy.lth.se
Course coordinator: Marcus Lundgren, marcus.lundgren@energy.lth.se
Examinator: Jens Klingmann, jens.klingmann@energy.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.energy.lth.se/english/education/

Further information