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Identical coursesEnergy Technology & Energy Economy (B-KUL-D0R00A)
Pepermans Guido (coordinator) | Delarue Erik | Driesen Johan | Pepermans Guido Aims
Upon completion of this course:
- the student understands the technical aspects of energy supply, with regard to the generation of energy, its distribution and the management of the energy supply
- the student can explain the economic functioning of energy markets and can identify and interpret issues related to various energy-related topics such as rational use of energy, renewable energy and environmental considerations.
Previous knowledge
Notions of thermodynamics, properties of fluids, basics of electricity principles and a basic knowledge of economics.
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
D0O56A : Energy Technology and Energy Economy
HMI03A : Energy Technology and Energy Economy (No longer offered this academic year)
Is included in these courses of study
- Master of Business Engineering (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Business and Information Systems Engineering (Leuven) 120 ects.
- 126 ects.
Activities
3 ects. Energy Technology (B-KUL-D0R00a)
DutchFormat: Lecture
26 
Second termContent
- Basic concepts of applied thermodynamics
- Principles of thermodynamic cycles (engines, turbines and steam cycles)
- Elementary principles of nuclear energy conversion and principles of nuclear power plant
- Units used for energy (for energy in the strict sense as well as for electricity)
- Types of power plants (practical implementation including their dynamic characteristics and specific CO2 emissions per kWh)
- Conventional power plants (coal, CCGT, CHP)
- Renewables (dispatchable and intermittent)
- Future options
- Unit commitment and dispatch
- Integration of intermittent renewables
- Electricity basics (three-phase vs. single-phase; impedances, active vs. reactive power, power transfer)
- Electricity generation (the 'interface' generators and power electronic converters) and electricity storage
- Electricity grid: transmission grid and distribution grid; transformer, AC vs DC, ...)
- Electricity consumption: drives, lighting, electromobility
- Technical implications of the transition to a sustainable electricity system in a free market context
3 ects. Energy Economy (B-KUL-D0S35a)
DutchFormat: Lecture26 Second termContent
CHAPTER 1: History and future of energy use
CHAPTER 2: Economics of non-renewable resources
CHAPTER 3: Environment
CHAPTER 4: The energy saving gap
CHAPTER 5: Sustainability
CHAPTER 6: Economics of Climate Change
CHAPTER 7: European climate change policy
CHAPTER 8: Coal
CHAPTER 9: Oil
CHAPTER 10: Gas
CHAPTER 11: Structure of Electricity Markets
CHAPTER 12: Electricity Economics
CHAPTER 13: Renewables
CHAPTER 14: Electricity Economics with renewables
Evaluation
Evaluation: Energy Technology & Energy Economy (B-KUL-D2R00a)
Explanation
Evaluation features
The evaluation consists of a written open book exam consisting of 6 questions:
- 3 questions about the energy technology part (each 1 question per teacher)
- 3 questions about the energy economy part
All printed or written material may be used during the exam. The use of a computer is not allowed. The use of a calculator is allowed.
Further specifications concerning the exam (eg. expected form of answers) are communicated by the professors during the first and last lesson and/or via Toledo.
Determining the result
The final result is calculated and expressed as a whole number 20.
Both parts (technology and economics) are graded on 20 points. In order to pass, a student must obtain a mark of 8 out of 20 for both parts. In case at least 8 out of 20 was obtained on both parts, the final score for this course is the weighted average of the two parts. In case less than 8 out of 20 is obtained for one or both parts, the final mark will be the minimum of the scores for the two parts. The student must then retake both parts in the third examination period. Results for separate parts are not transferred to the next academic year.
Information about retaking exams
The features of the evaluation and determination of grades are identical to those of the first examination opportunity, as described in the tab 'Explanation'.