BIP Thermal Energy Conversion & Storage
This Blended Intensive Program (BIP) in Thermal Engineering offers participants a comprehensive exploration of state-of-the-art thermal technologies, emphasizing sustainable solutions and innovative applications.
The program features expert-led sessions on cutting-edge developments in thermal Engineering, alongside interactive workshops focused on the practical implementation of these advancements. In this Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) course you will learn online and face to face with other students from our nine EU GREEN partner universities.
BIP on Thermal Energy Conversion & Storage
Learn online and face to face about Thermal Energy with presenters from other EU GREEN Universities. Four two-hour preparatoery on-line sessions will be held between May 12-28
covering thermodynamics, heat transfer, renewable thermal energy and ICT methods for thermal energy. Travel to the University of Gävle, Sweden in 1-5th of June 2025 and spend a week with workshops, lectures, lab exercises and field visits.
Thermal energy constitutes almost half of the worlds final energy use, in TWh surpassing that of electricity. Sector coupling between heating, transport and electricity sector will play a key role to enable a fossil-free energy future. The BIP aims to advance participants scientific understanding and knowledge of practical applications of sustainable thermal technologies. After completing the BIP knowledge acquired will support participants in sustainable decision making in the academic and professional careers.
This Blended Intensive Program aims to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and connections necessary to advance their understanding and application of sustainable thermal technologies in various fields, including industry, research, and policy-making.
Your stay in Gävle
During the stay in Gävle, lectures and workshops will be held covering thermal energy storage, ICT methods for thermal science, Thermal energy distribution and renewable thermal energy as well as sector coupling and system integration.
Two field visits will be carried out. In one of them, the integrated industrial and district heating power plant of Billerud in Gävle will be visited. This biofueld thermal plant is a unique example of a co-owned industrial and municipal power plant supplying the majority of the cities heating needs and a fair share of its electricity too. In the second field visit goes to one of the world’s largest underground rock cavern thermal storage facilities in the city of Hudiksvall. This visit will be combined with a stop at a housing estate with thermal storage coupled to Europe’s first demonstration of vehicle-to-grid from VW-brand. Workshops on site at the university of Gävle will be complemented a lab exercise and two evenings with social events.
One of the world’s largest underground rock cavern thermal storage facilities in the city of Hudiksvall.
Accommodation will be offered free of charge in shared 2-4 bed rooms in hostel. Simple breakfast will be served as well as lunch at the university or sandwich and drink during excursions. A welcome event will be held on Sunday June 1st. Note that the first lectures will be on this day. Friday June 6th is reserved for travel, and also a public holiday in Sweden.
As for all EU GREEN events participants are encouraged to travel in an environmentally friendly manner, preferably by train. Students from an EU GREEN University travelling by train, or by an even less CO2 intense option, are entitled for an EU GREEN travel bonus (please enquire with your local EU Green coordinator about this). Direct trains from Stockholm central station to Gävle take 80 minutes (60 minutes from Stockholm Arlanda Airport). Connection by direct Night train to Stockholm exist on May 31st from Berlin (17:25) and Hamburg (21:37).
General Information about the Course
The course is at PhD level but also open to Master students.
Schedule
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Modules and Learning Outcomes Pdf, 1.3 MB.
Tuition fee: free of charge for students registrerad in EU GREEN University or University in other EES country.
Dates: Virtual sessions May 12-28, In-presesence training 1-5-June 25
Study period and scope:
- VIRTUAL attendance 50 %: May 12-May 28
- IN-PRESENCE attendance in Gävle, Sweden /University of Gävle, 100 %: June 1-June 5
Language of instruction: English
ECTS for participation in the programme: 4 ECTS credits
Number of places: 25
Deadline for application: March 17
Conditions for Admission
The course is aimed at both PhD and master students.
Level of English: B2 or equivalent
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Preferred students: PhD students and master students in engineering or natural sciences with knowledge of energy systems.
How to apply
Students should complete the online application form by March 17.
The project has been registered in the beneficiary module.
The code is: 2024-1-SE01-KA131-HED-000198865-1
Students should send the following documents to: Nicholas Etherden by March 17.
- Transcript of records and certificate of enrolment
- Personal motivation letter, up to 200 words
The selection of nominated students will be completed by March 28. A dedicated number of positon are reserved for EU GREEN students. Successful the nominees will get an email from the University of Gävle with further instructions for formal application. After having been nominated, you can only secure a place for the course if you formally apply by April 4. Letters of admittance will be sent out on April 17.
For more information about the course and the application, please contact Nicholas Etherden.
Financial Support
The participation in Blended Intensive Programme may be covered by an ERASMUS+ SMS Short Mobility Grant for all participating students. This financial support may only be guaranteed by the selected student’s home University. Please refer to your local coordinator or Erasmus+/International Relations Office for any further information related to the financial support made available.
Students enrolled in a University in a non-EES country will be subject to a course fee.
Find your way to the University
It is less than two kilometres from the city centre to the University and it only takes a few minutes to cycle or take a car or bus in between.
Find your way around campus
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