Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Students completing the module, acquire the following:
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Thorough knowledge of the energy system from energy supply via
conversion to demand including fuels, renewable energy plants,
conversion technologies, demand and savings
- Knowledge of the localisation aspects of energy systems
- Knowledge of the operation of energy plants as well as
evaluation methods and analysis tools for energy plants, including
technical limitation, optimizing possibilities, environmental and
economic consequences, involvement of externalities
- Knowledge of market conditions for energy plants
Skills
- Can simulate the operation of energy systems with multiple
dependent energy sources, energy conversion technologies and
end-use energy demands.
- Can optimise energy system operation against external energy
markets
- Can assess application fields for tools and methods, including
critically assess results and conclusions on the basis of different
tools and methods
- Can understand and reflect on theories, methods and analysis
tools within the relevant areas
Competences
- Can reflect critically on project-related choices of
simulations and tools and their significance for analyses and
results
- Can adjust and adapt different simulations and tools for the
topical challenges and needs
Type of instruction
Lectures, workshops, seminars, assignments, etc.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Energy System Analysis 1 |
Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
ECTS | 5 |
Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |