MJ2491 Environomical Pathways, Advanced Course 9.0 credits
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
In this course issues like consumer behaviour, energy economic, transition management, H2 as an energy vector, thermoeconomy, energy in network (the net, transmission and distribution) are discussed more in detail. Just like in MJ2490 Environomical pathways, the environmental consequences will (as far as known today) be brought up for discussion in this course.
The lectures and seminars classes presents the tools of life-cycle analysis, net energy balancing and exergy assessment on case studies of energy chains for energy conversion, from primary energy source to desired energy service.
The project covers a deepened analysis of Environomics from the perspective of specific cases
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course, students should be able to:
- Apply a system approach in analyzing the chain for energy conversion, from primary energy source to energy services. This includes:
- To identify a proper system boundary for energy conversion problems, addressing a whole chain for energy conversion with target energyservices in focus.
- To conduct an overall analysis of energy, environmental and cost efficiency of an energy conversion scheme.
- To use the result to carry out an environomical discussion at an advanced level, and be able to in detail analyse different environomical choices and their consequences.
- By using project based working method, be able to work with energy systems analysis and environomics in a structured way employing common project work tools, including time sheets, project plans, and resource assessment.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
MJ1112 Applied Thermodynamics (or equivalent).
MJ2490 Environomical pathways (or equivalent)
Enrolled in the TMESM Masterprogram
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Dewulf J., van Langenhove H.
Renewable-based Technology: Sustainability Assessment. ISBN: 978-0-470-02241-2
Fransson, T.H., et al., 2009, "Computerized Educational Program", KTH, Energiteknik -- Kraft- och värmeteknologi
Lecture Handouts
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- PRO1 - Project, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TEN1 - Exam, 3.0 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.
Other requirements for final grade
TEN1 -- EXAM 3 hp, Grading: A-F
PRO1 -- Project 6 hp, Grading: A-F
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- 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
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Supplementary information
Only for TMESM master program