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EP0100

Energy Scenarios and Environmental Discourses

Credits 7.5
Level Examen philosophicum
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Assignment

About

About the course

Course content

Based on different environmental perspectives the course shows the relation between energy and environment, and it gives basic knowledge on fossil and renewable energy resources. Scenarios incorporating sustainable environmentally friendly energy systems based on solar energy, like photovoltaic cells, solar heating, wind power and bio mass, are discussed in particular. Further, technical possibilities and limitations in different energy conversion processes are considered. The conversion from fossil energy carriers to hydrogen and other energy friendly energy ones, for use in stationary and mobile systems, is discussed in particular. The course also considers strategies and conditions related to the society and consequences for energy use and development of sustainable energy technology.

Learning outcome

This interdisciplinary course, with contributions from engineering and basic university fields, is meant to give an introduction to important facts, perspectives and approaches to problems in the intersection of energy, environment, technology, society and time.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises, project work and technical tours. 75% of the exercise work must be approved. The project work must be submitted within the lecturing period.

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignments

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Environmental Discourses, Oxford University Press
Aune, Margrethe og Knut H. Sørensen(red.)(2007): Mellom klima og komfort-utfordringer for en bærekraftig utvikling. Tapir akademisk forlag.
Bowen, Michael (1998): Cool Energy: Renewable Solutions to Environmental Problems, Oxford: Oxford University Press
Novakovic, Vojislav red. (2000): Energi i Norge: Ressurser, teknologi og miljø, Trondheim: SINTEF Energiforskning
Additional study texts will be given at start of the course.

Subject areas

  • Energy- and Environmental Physics
  • Energy and Indoor Environment
  • Combustion
  • Health, Environment and Safety
  • Refrigeration Engineering
  • Thermal Energy and Hydropower

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Energy and Process Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Oppgave
Weighting 100/100

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