Energy system analysis project course

The course will give students overview of the following topics:

System concept

System boundary

System Analysis of different energy systems such as:  

Industrial

Regional

National

Energy Modelling Tools and choiceModelling of different systemsPolicy instruments

After completing the course, the student is supposed to have

Knowledge:

have advanced knowledge about energy systems

have thorough knowledge about energy system analysis

Skills  :

be able to analyze existing theories, methodologies, data and results in the field and work independently with practical and theoretical issues.

have a deeper understanding of the systems perspective and analyze different energy systems

be able to use energy system analysis tools in order to carry out an independent, limited research or development project

General competence:

communicate about technical issues, analysis and conclusions in the field of system analysis

contribute to improvements by identifying system failure.

Introductory lectures
Computer based simulation
Project work
Supervision
The course is based on students own work.

2 individual compulsory assignments