MJ1402 Introduction to Energy Technology 3.0 credits

• Educational level

  First cycle

• Academic level (A-D)

  C

• Subject area

  Techonology
  

• Grade scale

  P, F

• Course page on KTH Social

Learning outcomes

• Fresh up thermodynamics and basic heat transfer and fluid mechanics
• Activities are based on “Understanding” rather than repeating textbook stuff
• Increase communication skills: Practice oral presentation and report writing
• Stimulate group dynamics and creativity
• Global overview of energy usage and key indicators

Course main content

The purpose of the course is to give an introduction to and an overview of the field of energy. The conceptions ‘system’ and ‘energy quality’ are defined. The energy situation in the world is discussed both from a historical, present and a future point of view.

The environmental aspects are an important part of the course and reducing emissions, the greenhouse effect, international environmental conventions and goals are governing factors affecting how energy systems will be developed in the future.

Energy transformation methods are power production and energy use. The technique behind these are discussed briefly both from a sustainable and an economical point of view.

Project work and visits are natural parts of the course, both within power production and energy use areas.

Disposition

1. Lectures in Thermodynamics are given by Professor Per Lundqvist and Heat Transfer by Professor Björn Palm

2. Home assignment in heat transfer (1 per/proj)

3. Project in thermodynamics including short written report and oral presentation (2 per/proj).

Project examples

1st Law of Thermodynamics: principles and fundamental equations + examples

2nd Law of Thermodynamics: principles andfundamental equations + example on the zeroth law and the temperature concept

what is entropy and the third law? principles and fundamental equations + example  

4. Design project including exhibition (4 per/proj) Design projectGroups of four students interpret and express the meaning of thermodynamics through mobile art. The assignment is handed out via the “Bilda” platform with instructions and where material can be picked up. Vernissage (Exhibition) is arranged at the end of the course. 

5. “Energy in my country” – poster + joint “map”(Students from same country (max 4 students)/proj)

Web students make their own exhibition, send photo! Poster + exhibition: My country profile

Make a poster, size A3 that gives the following information:

Geographic Map/Energy use and supply

Key indicators

Make four nation flags (5 x 4 cm) and place them on the four large diagrams. The diagrams are:

TPES/capita v.s. GDP/capita

CO2/capita v.s. GDP/capita

CO2/capita v.s.TPES/capita

Electricity/capita v.s. TPES/capita

Web students uploads their data and poster to Bilda

Eligibility

Basic knowledge in Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

Literature

Short notes on Heat Transfer, Björn Palm

Examination

• PRO1 - Project, 3.0 credits, grade scale: P, F

Requirements for final grade

Approved heat transfer assignment, project report and presentation, poster and mobile art.

Offered by

ITM/Energy Technology

Examiner

Rahmatollah Khodabandeh <rahmatollah.khodabandeh@energy.kth.se>

Supplementary information

Replaces 4A1602

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 07.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 07.