Duration
24h Th, 12h Pr, 24h Proj., 1d FW
Number of credits
| Master of Science (MSc) in Chemical and Materials Engineering | 5 crédits | |||
| Master of Science (MSc) in Electrical Engineering | 5 crédits | |||
| Master of Science (MSc) in Electromechanical Engineering | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course is dedicated to the integration of renewable energy ressources in energy systems. The main secondary energy vector is electricity but heat is also considered. The structure of energy systems is explained and the performance criteria are introduced to evaluate the system cost, the pollutant emissions and the energy performance.
The synthesis of energy systems is established through the resolution of an optimisation problem for the cost under the operational constraints (energy conservation, consumption profile).
The different renewable ressources are then studied in details and introduced into the energy systems to study the corresponding potential and cost. Example applciations on single buildings, building stock or countries are used. The different ressources are :
1) wind energy ;
2) solar energy (photovolatic and concentrated)
3) biomass ;
4) hydraulic energy
5) geothermal energy ;
6) energy storage.
At the end of the course, the student is able to design and evaluate the optimal energy mix for a certain geographical spot associated to a given consumption profile.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
A the end of this course, the student will master the different techniques for the energy conversion from renewable sources. He will be able to identify and quantify the different energy potential and establish a feasibility study including both technical and economical aspects.
He or she will be able to design an optimal energy mix for different economical, energical and environmental constraints.
This course contributes to the learning outcomes I.1, I.2, II.1, II.2, III.1, III.2, III.3, IV.1, IV.6, V.1, V.2, VI.1, VI.2, VII.1, VII.2, VII.4 of the MSc in electrical engineering.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
This course is intended to be followed by a wide range of students and does not require any pre-requisite but a good knowledge of physics, mathematics, chemistry, thermodynamics.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course is made of 12 lectures, some based on podcast, others based on face-to-face. Face-to-face sessions are dedicated to specific aspects and advanced exercice sessions.
A detailed planning will be supplied to the students at the first lecture.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Additional information:
The course is organised in a hybrid form with several lectures delivered through podcast. Approximately every two weeks, one face-to-face lecture is organised to allow questions from the students and the resolution of advanced exercises.
Recommended or required readings
Lecture slides and a reference book are communicated electronically to the students.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions ) AND oral exam
Written work / report
Other : Homeworks
Additional information:
The evaluation is based on three individual homeworks as well as on the realisation of a group project (groups of 3 students) presented during the June session. A written exam is organised on theory and simple applications of the concept learned during the lectures is also organised within the Juine session.
The second session exam is based on a written test on theory and simple applications of the concept learned during the lectures as well as the project presented during the first session amended by the student according to the remarks received at first session. During the second session, the report and the presentation of the project are strictly personal. A student chosing not to submit the project during the first session must realise the project alone.
The grades from the homeworks are taken into account for the first session but for the second session.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Pierre DEWALLEF
tel: 04/366.99.95
mail: p.dewallef@uliege.be