Duration
24h Th, 12h Pr, 24h Proj., 1d FW
Number of credits
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 integration of renewable energy ressources in energy systems. The main energy vector is electricity but heat is also considered when relevant. The structure of energy systems is recalled and 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).
At first, the design tool is used on conventional energy systems. Secondly, the different renewable ressources are studied in detail and introduced into the energy systems to study the corresponding potential and costs. 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.
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 divided into 12 lectures in hybrid mode (face-to-face and podcasts). Face-to-face sessions are organised for advanced exercice sessions. A detailed planning is 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 theoretical lectures delivered through podcast. Approximately every two weeks, a face-to-face lecture is organised to allow questions from the students and for the resolution of advanced exercises.
Recommended or required readings
Lecture slides and the podcasts are communicated electronically to the students through eCampus.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions ) AND oral exam
Written work / report
Additional information:
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 several group homeworks as well as on the realisation of a project. A written exam is organised on theory and applications of the concept learned during the lectures is also organised within the January session. Homeworks and the project account for 50% of the global note, the written exam accounts for the remaining 50%.
The second session exam is based on a written test on theory and 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 the first session.
The grades from the homeworks are taken into account for the first session but not for the second session. Therefore, the written exam accounts for 80% of the note of the second session while the project accounts for 20%.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Pierre DEWALLEF
tel: 04/366.99.95
mail: p.dewallef@uliege.be