Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module is based on knowledge achieved in the project module Design of thermal systems or similar.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge about the structure of flow machinery and other thermal flow system components used in thermal energy systems
• Have knowledge about the thermomechanical limitations due to dynamic effects of these systems
• Be able to understand scientific methods and theories in relation to the theme of the semester
• Have knowledge about the environmental conditions related to these technologies

Skills

• Be able to perform analyses related to thermal flow systems and flow system components
• Have attained experience with laboratory work with flow machinery and flow system components
• Be able to analyse and evaluate the found results from simulations and laboratory work related to flow machinery and flow system components

Competences

• Be able to handle complex development oriented situations in study og work situations within the energy technical area with particular focus on thermal systems
• Have the ability to take part in professional and interdisciplinary work with a professional approach within the energy technical area
• Be able to identify own learning needs and structure learning in different environments in energy engineering
• Have attained the ability to transfer academic knowledge and skills within thermal processes to a practical problem and process the problem

Type of instruction

Problem based and project oriented work in project groups. Teaching is in English and/or Danish depending on the participation of international students, or if the lecturer is of foreign origin.

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

Name of exam	Thermo Mechanical Energy Systems
Type of exam	Oral exam based on a project Oral examination with external adjudicator based on a presentation seminar and project report.
ECTS	15
Assessment	7-point grading scale
Type of grading	External examination
Criteria of assessment	The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures