Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge about fundamental thermal, fluid mechanical and electrical theories and methods and their application and limitations
• Comprehend the function of the sub-components used
• Have knowledge and experience within laboratory work with energy conversion systems
• Comprehend scientific methods and theories in relation to the theme of the semester

Skills

• Be able to explain simple technical energy conversion processes
• Be able to apply theories and methods in the project work to model sub-components and/or the total energy conversion system
• Be able to analyse results from simulations and laboratory work under the project theme

Competences

• Have achieved an ability to translate academic knowledge and skills in basic thermal, fluid mechanical and electrical situations to a practical problem that can be processed and to which a solution can be found
• Have achieved an ability to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary field of electrical, fluid mechanical and thermal engineering

Type of instruction

Problem-based and project-oriented project work in groups.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 15 ECTS project work, the work load is expected to be 450 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams