Course

Energy, Energy Technologies, and Energy System Integration (PET515)

Facts

Course code PET515

Credits (ECTS) 10

Semester tution start Autumn

Language of instruction English

Number of semesters 1

Exam semester Autumn

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Introduction

This course gives the students basic insights into what energy is, how it is measured and what different forms of energy are. After discussing the main energy related challenges, the course then moves on to various technological solutions that incorporate conventional and renewable energy technologies, storage systems as well as carbon capture and storage. It further discusses the opportunities represented by digitalization to energy systems, and various configurations of possible solutions for energy system integration.

Content

This course gives the students basic insights into what energy is, how it is measured and what different forms of energy are. After discussing the main energy related challenges, the course then moves on to various technological solutions that incorporate conventional and renewable energy technologies, storage systems as well as carbon capture and storage. It further discusses the opportunities represented by digitalization to energy systems, and various configurations of possible solutions for energy system integration.

Learning outcome

At the end of the course the students shall have:

  • Knowledge of the main energy related challenges
  • Basic knowledge of energy and energy forms
  • Knowledge of different energy technologies and systems

Skills:

  • After the course, students are expected to be able to use the knowledge in the analysis of energy systems and apply it as a transition tool towards a low carbon society.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Coursework requirements

4 mandatory assignments.

The assignments must be approved to be eligible for the final exam.

Method of work

Lectures and student assignments.

Open for

Admission to Single Courses at Master Level at the Faculty of Science and Technology
City and Regional Planning Sustainability Studies - Master's Degree Programme Industrial Asset Management Petroleum Engineering

Admission requirements

Must meet the admission requirements of one of the study programmes the course is open for.

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

Contact

Head of Department:
Øystein Arild
Course coordinator:
Homam Nikpey Somehsaraei

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1