Duration
30h Th, 15h Pr, 25h Proj.
Number of credits
| Master of Science (MSc) in Architectural Engineering | 4 crédits | |||
| Master of Science in Energy Engineering | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course is dedicated to the interdependencies between energy and transport. Using a combination of dedicated registered online seminars and face-to-face guest lectures, the students will get inside into:
- An overview of the energy and transport sectors, historical context, and current challenges.
- Energy Sources and Technologies: Exploration of various energy sources (fossil fuels, renewables, nuclear) and their associated technologies.
- Transportation Modes: In-depth analysis of different transportation modes (road, rail, air, maritime) and their energy requirements.
- Energy Efficiency in Transportation: Strategies and technologies for improving energy efficiency in transport.
- Innovations in Energy Storage: Examination of emerging energy storage technologies (batteries, supercapacitors, etc.) and their impact on transport.
- Electric Vehicles (EVs): Comprehensive study of electric vehicles, including battery technologies, charging infrastructure, and market trends.
- Alternative Fuels: Discussion on alternative fuels such as hydrogen, biofuels, and synthetic fuels for transportation.
- Intelligent Transportation Systems: Exploration of smart and connected transportation systems, including autonomous vehicles and traffic management.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- Analyse the energy and environmental challenges in the transport sector.
- Evaluate various energy sources and technologies for transportation.
- Understand the principles of energy efficiency in transportation.
- Assess innovations in energy storage and their applicability in transport.
- Critically analyse the electric vehicle market and its future prospects.
- Evaluate the potential of alternative fuels in reducing carbon emissions.
- Describe intelligent transportation systems and their role in sustainable transport.
- Synthesise knowledge from guest lectures into a comprehensive report.
- Conduct a literature review and draft a synthesis paper on energy and transport innovations.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Ability to process journal articles/ research reports written in English
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
- Pre-recorded online lectures.
- Guest lectures with live Q&A sessions.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
In-person course:
- Pre-recorded online lectures with in-person feedback
- Guest lectures with live Q&A sessions
Recommended or required readings
Course notes will be made available online.
Written work / report
Additional information:
Written work / report
Additional information:
Synthesis report
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
This course is given in English.
Contacts
Mario Cools
e-mail: mario.cools@uliege.be