MJ2412 Renewable Energy Technology, Advanced Course 6.0 credits

• Educational level

  Second cycle

• Academic level (A-D)

  D

• Subject area

• Grade scale

  A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• Course page on KTH Social

Learning outcomes

This course aims to provide an insight in three of the renewable energies that were explained briefly in the renewable energy technology basic course (MJ2411): wind energy, solar energy and biomass. These renewable energies are seen as important players in the energy future following the compromises from different countries to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases.

At the end of the course, the students should be able to analyze and design energy systems to supply the electricity/heat/cooling requirements using wind energy, bioenergy and/or solar energy.

After completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Describe in detail the fundamentals and main characteristics of wind energy, bioenergy and solar energy and their differences compared to fossil fuels.
• Describe in detail the main components of these 3 different renewable energy systems
• Explain the technological basis for harnessing these renewable energy sources
• Recognize the effects that current energy systems based on fossil fuels have over the environment and the society
• Compare different renewable energy technologies and choose the most appropriate based on local conditions
• Design and dimension technological solutions based on wind energy, bioenergy or solar energy that meet specific energy demands, are economically feasible and have a minimal impact on the environment

Course main content

1. Solar Energy
2. Wind Energy
3. Biomass

Eligibility

Renewable Energy Technology, MJ2411 or equivalent

Literature

Handouts 

Additional course literature (no purchase required): Gasch, R., Twele, J.; 2001“Wind Power Plants”.  James & James Science Publishers Ltd., UK / Solarpraxis AG, Germany.  ISBN 1902916387 (UK) / 3934595235 (DE) 

Klass, D.; 1998                                              “Biomass Renewable Energy, Fuels, and Chemicals”. Cloth. Academic P, UK. ISBN 0124109500.

Examination

• LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Requirements for final grade

Exam (TEN1; 4,5 credits) Grading A/F
Project (PRO1; 1,5 credits). Grading P/F

Offered by

ITM/Energy Technology

Contact

Andrew Martin andrew@energy.kth.se

Examiner

Andrew Martin <andrew.martin@energy.kth.se>

Supplementary information

The course is given in English

Version

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