Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for
participation in the module
The module is based on knowledge achieved when studying the 1st
semester on the Master of Science in Energy Engineering on one of
the Thermal Energy Engineering specialisations or similar.
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Knowledge and comprehension and skills within synthesis of
thermodynamic systems, their components and the interactions
between these
- Knowledge about the design, modelling and optimisation of
systems involving thermal equipment such as engines, gas-turbines,
steam turbines in stand-alone or combined cycle
configurations
- Knowledge about the conversion of plant-based biomass
feedstocks and biological waste products to liquid fuels and the
economic and strategic impact of the technologies involved
- Knowledge and comprehension within the thermodynamic aspects of
processes involved in thermal and fuel conversion plants which
involve phase change and both sub- and supercritical operation
- Knowledge and comprehension within the multiphase and chemical
reaction based aspects involved in combustion processes and
chemical process reactors
Skills
- Be able to judge the usefulness of the used different
scientific methods for analysis and modelling of the energy
systems
- Be able to verify the analytical and numerical approaches by
means of experimental data
- Be able to select an appropriate optimisation procedure used
for the energy systems and evaluate the optimisation
results
Competences
- Be able to control the working and development process within
the project theme, and be able to develop new solutions within
energy systems
- Be able to independently define and analyse scientific problems
in the area of modelling and optimisation of energy
systems
Type of instruction
Problem based project oriented project work in groups. The project
should be based upon a thermal power plant or upon a fuel
conversion process plant. The thermal plant could be a combined
heat and power plant, a de-centralised power plant or a cooling
plant. The plants should be simulated to achieve an optimum plant
design in terms of overall plant economy. In the design of the
plant analytical tools are to be applied, such as numerical
optimisation, non-linear dynamical modelling or process
integration. In addition the plant designed should be evaluated in
relation to operational variations and/or the problems arising from
start-up.
Extent and expected workload
Since it is a 15 ECTS project module, the work load is expected
to be 450 hours for the student
Exam
Prerequisite for enrollment for the exam
- It is a pre-condition for students who have not studied the
Aalborg PBL Model at Aalborg University that they have passed the
course in Project Based Learning and Project Management prior to
the project examination.
Exams
Name of exam | Modelling and Optimisation of Energy Systems |
Type of exam | Combined written and oral examination, Project
Exam |
ECTS | 15 |
Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | External examination |
Criteria of assessment | As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations.
http://www.engineering.aau.dk/uddannelse/studieadministration/ |
Additional information
Project on 2nd semester Thermal Energy and Process
Engineering.