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Identical coursesEnergy Challenges (B-KUL-H9X53A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contractAims
Students should be able to grasp the context and motivations of the energy issue. The aim is for the students to be able to estimate and critically evaluate the possible ‘solutions’ in the energy-field.
Previous knowledge
Good basic knowledge in Thermodynamics (including Energy Conversion Machines and System), Electrical Energy Conversion, Physics.
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
H00Q3A : Uitdagingen van de energieproblematiek
Is included in these courses of study
- Master handelsingenieur (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: werktuigkunde (programma voor studenten gestart vóór 2024-2025) (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: werktuigkunde (programma voor studenten gestart vóór 2024-2025) (Leuven) (Optie: thermotechnische wetenschappen) 120 ects.
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: werktuigkunde (programma voor industrieel ingenieurs of master industriële wetenschappen - aanverwante richting) (programma voor studenten gestart vóór 2023-2024) (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: werktuigkunde (programma voor industrieel ingenieurs of master industriële wetenschappen - aanverwante richting) (programma voor studenten gestart vóór 2023-2024) (Leuven) (Optie: thermotechnische wetenschappen) 120 ects.
- Master of Chemical Engineering (Leuven) (Chemical and Biochemical Process Engineering) 120 ects.
- Master of Chemical Engineering (Leuven) (Environmental Engineering) 120 ects.
- Master of Chemical Engineering (Leuven) (Product Engineering) 120 ects.
- Master of Engineering: Energy (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Engineering Science (Leuven)
- Master of Mechanical Engineering (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Mechanical Engineering (Leuven) (Module: Thermotechnical Sciences) 120 ects.
- EIT-KIC Master in Energy (Leuven et al) (Option: Energy for Smart Cities) 120 ects.
- Master of Business Engineering (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Business and Information Systems Engineering (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Mechanical Engineering (Programme for Engineering Technology Students) (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Mechanical Engineering (Programme for Engineering Technology Students) (Leuven) (Module: Thermotechnical Sciences) 120 ects.
Activities
3 ects. Energy Challenges: Lectures (B-KUL-H05W7a)
Content
- The overall energy issue (extensive coverage: Security of Supply, Climate Change issue, Affordability, Energy Efficiency, Renewable sources, Fossil sources, Nuclear Energy,...)
- The energy issue for Belgium (in a European context)
Course material
slides
material on the Toledo website
explanations on the blackboard
Evaluation
Evaluation: Energy Challenges (B-KUL-H2X53a)
Explanation
A number of questions (with possible subquestions for each); to be solved written and closed book.