Dynamic Modelling Of Power-to-x
2026/2027
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module is based on knowledge achieved when studying the 1st semester on the Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Engineering with specialisation in Power-to-X Systems or similar.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Have knowledge and understanding of Power-to-X systems, their components and the interaction between these.
- Have knowledge about the design, modelling and dynamic simulation of Power-to-X systems.
- Have knowledge and comprehension about the transient performance of Power-to-X systems.
- Have knowledge about scientific writing and communication.
Skills
- Be able to apply different scientific methods used for the analysis, modelling and simulation of Power-to-X systems.
- Be able to verify the analytical and numerical approaches by means of experimental data or by using existing experimental data.
- Be able to professionally communicate scientific results by means of a scientific paper and oral presentation.
Competences
- Be able to manage the problem-based work and development process within the project theme potentially in cooperation with external partners and as part of multidisciplinary projects.
- Be able to independently define scientific hypothesis and to propose solutions.
- Be able to independently continue own development in competence and specialization.
Type of instruction
Problem based project organised work in groups. The students focus on proficient project leadership and management when finding their technical solution. The project can be made in cooperation with external partners and the project can be a disciplinary project, a cross-disciplinary project or part of a multi-disciplinary project, where several groups from one or more departments work with different parts of a larger project.
The project should be based on a Power-to-X system which could be either proposed, in operation, or a laboratory/pilot plant. The project should involve the simulation of the Power-to-X system or part thereof. Tools such as process simulation, numerical optimisation, Computational Fluid Dynamics, or similar should be applied. The project could be based on a dynamic process, operational variations of a PtX system or transient operation arising from start-up and shut down of Power-to-X systems. The results obtained from analysis, modelling or simulations should be attempted to be verified by laboratory experiments or existing process data from a plant.
The project work is documented in the form of a scientific paper. The scientific paper shall fulfil the standard for an international conference, e.g. IEEE specifications. The main body of the paper must have a length of maximum 10 pages. The paper may contain appendices which contains additional details of the project work. This includes additional results and explanations. The appendices must be referenced in the main paper. The maximum extend of the scientific paper incl. appendices must adhere to the rules stated in §19.
A Conference for Esbjerg Students (CES) is arranged by the Department of Energy. The student conference is arranged in a manner which reflects an international scientific conference. All group members must attend the conference. At the conference the results of the project work are presented by one group member. All group members must be ready to answer questions from the audience immediately after the presentation. The project group must submit a preliminary abstract of the project work prior to the conference. Abstracts are collected in a conference proceeding made available to all participants.
A workshop in Scientific writing is offered during the semester by the Department of Energy.
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
- Participation in the Conference of Esbjerg Students is a prerequisite for participation in the project exam. All students MUST participate in the conference; the project group nominates one member to give an oral presentation of the project work.
- In case of a re-exam, the student gives the conference presentation in front of the examinators immediately before the re-exam.
Exams
| Name of exam | Dynamic Modelling Of Power-to-x |
| Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project |
| ECTS | 15 |
| Permitted aids | With certain aids:
For more information about permitted aids, please visit the course
description in Moodle. |
| 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 |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Dynamisk modellering af Power-to-X systemer |
| Module code | 26E-SEE2-6 |
| Module type | Project |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
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| ECTS | 15 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Esbjerg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Sustainable Energy Engineering) |
| Study Board | Study Board of Build, Energy, Electronics and Mechanics in Esbjerg |
| Department | Department of Energy |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Engineering and Science |
