Programnamn
Study Programme in Energy Systems Engineering, Co-op
The course commences with an introduction on the topic of automation. This is so that you can quickly get a general outline of the subject and a better understanding of subsequent courses. Exciting project work is a part of many of the courses, which is a normal form of study both at the University and in working life in the future.
Possible changes in the courses may occur. If you are reading a course with a "Co-op" experience then the course is four years long. For further information see the course plan that describes your studies
Overview of the courses that make up the programme:
Year 1
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Semester 1
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Energy Systems 7.5 cr
Field Energy Systems
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After completion of the course the student shall be able to
Knowledge and understanding
1. present important concepts and definitions in energy systems
2. present different types of energy systems such as industrial energy systems, building energy systems, and transport from a sustainability point of view
3. present and demonstrate understanding of current research and development work related to the course content
4. present the design of power-heating systems
Competence and skills
5. assess and analyse the system limits of different energy systems
6. assess and analyse building energy systems and industrial energy systems
7. assess different energy systems with respect to climate and environmental considerations
8. define and formulate a project work autonomously as well as plan and, using appropriate methods, undertake the same within predetermined time frames
9. in speech and writing report clearly their project work and discuss their conclusions and the knowledge and arguments on which they are based
Judgement and approach
10. demonstrate awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work
11. make assessments informed by social issues related to the course content.
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Semester 2
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Building physics 7.5 cr
Field Energy Technology, Building Engineering
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On completion of the course, the student should have advanced knowledge about and be able to explain heat and moisture transfer occurring in connection to buildings. The student should be able to calculate thermal and moisture-technnical states in building components and buildings, and quantitatively determine the effect and energy demands of these.
Year 2
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Semester 1
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Measurement techniques for energy systems
Field Energy Systems
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The course deals with basic concepts and practical methodology for a dozen measurement variables related to the energy area. A variety of applications are treated, with special attention to energy and indoor climate in buildings. An important part of the course consists of laboratory work that aims to provide insight into the practical application of different measurement methods.
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Semester 1
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Mobility and Sustainable Transportation 7.5 cr
Field Spatial Planning, Geography, Environmental Engineering
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Year 3
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Semester 1
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Name missing.
Field Energy Systems
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The course covers e g basic steam cycles, advanced steam cycles, combined power and heating plants, boilers and combustion, basic gas turbines, gas turbine systems, combined cycles, heating and cooling pump systems, both compressor driven systems and absorption systems.
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Semester 1
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Building Energy Systems I 7.5 cr
Field Building Engineering, Energy Systems
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The purpose of this course is to provide the technical and physical knowledge necessary for design, and also principles of dimensioning of technical installations for the climate control of buildings. The course also intends to provide knowledge about how the technical systems influence the design of the building plan, concerning placing and space requirements.
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Semester 1
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Industrial Energy Systems
Field Energy Systems
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This course aims at providing knowledge about industrial energy systems. The course considers both supply and demand side aspects and focus at providing knowledge concerning the connection of the use of energy and industrial production. Energy surveys, energy saving potentials and the industrial energy use, and its significance for example for the environment, are considered. The aim is also to provide knowledge of computational tools for analysing industrial energy systems from a systems point of view and give an understanding for the industrial building as an energy system.
At the end of the course the students should:
- Have a good understanding of the connection between the supply and demand sides of industrial energy systems.
- Have acquired knowledge about different possibilities to influence the energy demand and the corresponding costs.
- Have become familiar with the energy demand for both support and production processes and their interrelation.
- Have become familiar with methods for industrial energy system analysis.
- Have acquired knowledge about the structure and development regarding the use of energy.
- Be familar with tools from industrial energy system simulations
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Semester 1
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Building Energy Systems II
Field Energy Systems
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An advanced course in building energy systems where the focus is on heating and ventilation systems.
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Semester 2
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Energy System Simulation and Optimisation
Field Energy Technology
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After the course should the students be able to use simulation and optimisation tools for analysing energy systems. Municipal energy system, regional energy system and national energy systems will be analysed from a system perspective. Environmental and economical impacts of the analysed energy systems will be covered.
The most important intellectual development a student will undertake is:
- Use a general proposed simulation and optimisation programme and models for energy systems analysis
- The principal details in the optimisation code
- Analyse the output data from the program
- Find the limitations and prerequisites when using the program
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Semester 2
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Scientific Method and Writing for Energy Systems Engineers
Field Energy Systems
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The purpose of the course is to prepare the students for their coming theses. The main focus of the course is on a scientific literature study and on writing a literature review paper.
Högskolan i Gävle
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www.hig.se
Box 801 76 GÄVLE
026-64 85 00 (växel)