Study Guide

Objectives

The goal of the course is to give the student a versatile picture of current and innovative solutions in the energy sector.

Content

The subject areas covered in the course are:
• the principles, possibilities and effects of the hydrogen economy as part of a comprehensive energy system
• Sector integration: integration of the electricity, district heating and hydrogen networks into one energy system so that the different sectors offer each other flexibility
• Synthetic inertia: the goal is to make rectifier-powered sources (wind power, solar electricity, energy storage) support the electrical grid like rotating synchronous machines
• New solutions for consumption flexibility
• New possibilities for high-temperature heat storage: combustion-free process heat and CHP production
• Small-scale nuclear power: technologies and opportunities in urban electricity and heat production.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student understands the basics of current solutions in the energy sector. They can describe the principles of the hydrogen economy and the basic ideas of sector integration. The student is able to perform simple analyses and apply the learned knowledge to solve basic problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student masters innovative solutions in the energy sector and their impacts. The student can explain the opportunities and impacts of the hydrogen economy, as well as the significance of sector integration. The student is able to perform comprehensive analyses and apply the learned knowledge to solve more complex problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has a deep understanding of current and innovative solutions in the energy sector and their broader impacts. They can analyze the principles, opportunities, and impacts of the hydrogen economy and sector integration as part of a comprehensive energy system. The student is able to perform in-depth analyses and apply the learned knowledge to solve innovative and complex problems.