Energy Technology (ENP120)
Energy technology is a broad field that can encompass several topics such as different types of power plants, energy efficiency and services, energy conversion, energy infrastructure and storage technologies, sustainable energy and renewable energy. The course provides a good overview of different energy sources with a focus on renewable energy resources and how they are converted into power or thermal energy using different technologies.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Facts
Course code
ENP120
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English
Time table
Content
The course covers various energy sources including conventional fossil fuels and renewable energy sources, and their impacts on the environment. The course also provides a review of applied thermal sciences that is needed to study renewable energy systems. It then covers the main renewable energy sources and their thermal and power applications, including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass energies.
Learning outcome
The course will give students a broad understanding of energy resources (both fossil and renewable-based), and their positive and negative impacts on the environment. Students will gain an understanding of how thermal energy sciences (such as thermodynamics and fluid mechanics) is used in practical contexts and how to perform simple analyses. Students will get an overview of technologies that are used for power and thermal energy production from renewable energy resources such as solar, wind, water, geothermal, and biomass resources.
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital exam on Campus | 1/1 | 3 Hours | Letter grades | Valid calculator |
Written exam is digitally held on campus.
Coursework requirements
2 compulsory assignments
Mandatory exercises must be approved by the teacher at least 3 weeks before the exam.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Mohammad MansouriHead of Department:
Øystein ArildMethod of work
Lectures, group works, support and calculation lectures, and submission of mandatory exercises.
Open for
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology
Course assessment
There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.