Modelling, optimisation, design and analysis of integrated energy systems
Frequency
Every year
Summary
The student will learn advanced concepts in the field of process integration, process modeling and optimization for the design of integrated energy systems: Life cycle energy analysis.
Content
- Advanced process integration techniques based on mixed integer programming for site scale energy system integration.
- Integration of advanced energy conversion technologies including cogeneration, heat pumps and refrigeration systems in industrial processes and urban communities.
- Combined integration of heat and water for the design of integrated system.
- Process integration of batch and discontinuous processes.
- Definition of objective functions based on life cycle & energy analysis.
- Multi-objective optimization including energetic, environmental and economic parameters.
- Application to the design of integrated energy systems: zero emission plants, advanced cycles including combined cycles, thermal solar plants, hybrid solar combined cycles.
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
Process integration (advanced energy systems), modeling and optimization of energy systems, thermodynamics, basic in optimization techniques
Assessment methods
Oral presentation and project report
In the programs
- Exam form: Multiple (session free)
- Subject examined: Modelling, optimisation, design and analysis of integrated energy systems
- Lecture: 14 Hour(s)
- Practical work: 14 Hour(s)