Headings with content from the Course syllabus MJ2386 (Autumn 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
After passing the course, students should be able to:
Classify energy storage technologies
Conceptualise and design energy storage systems with appropriate control strategies
Evaluate techno-economic, social and environmental performance with Performance Indicators (Key Performance Indicators, KPI)
Suggest business scenarios with energy storage technologies
Course contents
Energy storage technologies for integration of renewable energy, improvement of energy efficiency and energy handling for reduction of emissions are in focus. This course covers different categories of energy storage technologies that mainly include mechanical storing, thermal storing and electrochemical storing. The students will work with techno-economic aspects in 1. work principles 2. evaluation of performance and 3. control strategies for systems integration.
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, students should be able to:
Classify energy storage technologies
Conceptualise and design energy storage systems with appropriate control strategies
Evaluate techno-economic, social and environmental performance with Performance Indicators (Key Performance Indicators, KPI)
Suggest business scenarios with energy storage technologies
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Degree of Bachelor/3 year engineering degree, prior knowledge in thermodynamics (equivalent to the course MJ1112), electrical engineering and heat transfer (equivalent to the course MJ1401) and energy engineering.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
LABA -
Lab work,
2.0 credits,
grading scale: P, F
PROA -
Project,
2.0 credits,
grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
TENA -
Exam written,
2.0 credits,
grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.