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Energy System Analysis (B-KUL-HBM21C)

6 ECTSEnglish52 First termCannot be taken as part of an examination contract
De Keukeleere Dirk (coordinator) |  De Keukeleere Dirk
POC Milieu- en preventiemanagement FEB Campus Brussel

Aims

The graduated bachelor of MPM

1.e. Is able to adequately explain the different ways of energy storage, conversion and transport as well as the problems linked to these processes.

3.d. Is able to propose process-integrated and/or structural preventive improvements to decrease emissions and waste flows as well as consumption of raw materials and energy, paying attention to the principles of the circular economy.

3.f. For an environment or energy-related problem, is able to propose measures for improvement, taking into account the laws and rules, and is able to fit them into the environmental policy of the organization.

5.f. Is future-oriented when analysing sustainability questions, i.e. recognises and understands non-linear processes, is able to make a distinction between the long and short term, is able to anticipate and is able to estimate the consequences of actions.

8.b. In the context of an individual or group project, is able to translate a problem description and its related questions into a structured approach.

9.a. Is able to take a critical view of societal problems (e.g. child labour, climate change, etc.) from sustainability perspective.

Previous knowledge

The admission criteria for the programme can be found in the programme catalogue.

If you want to follow this course, it is advisable to have completed the following courses first: Chemistry, Physical environment factors, Electricity

The student is expected to have a mathematical level to be able to define and solve equations.

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

6 ects. Energy System Analysis (B-KUL-HBM21c)

6 ECTSEnglishFormat: Lecture52 First term
De Keukeleere Dirk
POC Milieu- en preventiemanagement FEB Campus Brussel

Content

1. Energy and society

  • Worldwide
  • Flanders
  • Company

2. Energy sources

  • Fossil fuels: Oil, gas, coal
  • Nuclear energy
  • Renewable energy sources

3. Energy conversion and use in industry

  • Energy functions
  • Heat Boilers
  • Heat exchangers
  • Pumps
  • Compressors
  • Fans
  • Turbines
  • Combustion engines
  • Chillers
  • Transformers
  • Generators
  • Electric motors

4. Energy system and chains

  • electric grid
  • gas networks
  • oil supply
  • heating and cooling networks
  • analysis of energy chains

5. Energy analysis

  • Energy balances
  • Life cycle energy analysis
  • System integration (Pinch)
  • Economic analysis

Course material

Slides, videos and a course text (pdf) available via Toledo are being used for this learning activity.

https://webapps.odisee.be/Ancor/SSM/Pages/BekijkSSM.aspx?OID=20562

The course will be partly based on: Blok K., & Nieuwlaar E. (2021), Introduction to energy analysis, third edition, Abingdon, Oxon, New York: Routledge

Format: more information

Group assignment

During the lectures theoretical concepts will be explained and excercises will be carried out to illustrate those concepts. The group assignment allows the students to elaborate those concepts in a more profound way.

 

Evaluation

Evaluation: Energy System Analysis (B-KUL-H74452)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written, Report
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : Calculator

Explanation


Evaluation characteristics

The evaluation of the student is based on a group assignment (3 students) and an individual written exam. This exam will contain theoretical questions as well as practical exercises.

For the assignment, the students will analyse the energetic, environmental and economic aspects of a pre-defined energy use case.  In the assignment, the students will apply some of the teached concepts. The result of the assignment is a written report of around 10 pages.The estimated study weight for this assignment is 20 to 30 hours during the first semester. The use case will be explained in the first week of 1st semester. The report must be submitted to the lecturer on the last day of the lectures.

For the theoretical questions of the exam, the student must be able to explain and comment the learnings in a critical sense.

The practical exercises will be a combination of exercises given during the college classes.

Determination final result

The assignment will count for 25% of the total points, whereas the exams counts for 75 %.

Information about retaking exams

The assignment is replaced by an extra question for the exam.