Course content

Framework for energy planning. Framework conditions such as legislation, international obligations etc. Technical-economic-environmental description of different processes for transport, conversion and consumption of energy. Energy and heat planning. Local energy planning. Optimal operation of power production, among others hydro power. The water value method. An introduction to optimal expansion planning of energy systems.

Learning outcome

The course aims to give an introduction to the formulation and solution of central problems within technical-economic-environmental planning and operation of stationary energy supply systems, both electrical and thermal. Based on a set of given technical possibilities, the course gives a methodical basis for optimization of solutions, and investigation of technical, economical and environmental consequences when meeting the demand for electrical and thermal energy.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and compulsory exercises. Compulsory project work. The course is given in English. The final evaluation will be based on a written examination (counting 75%) and the project work (counting 25%)based on % fulfillment. Final grading will be from A to F. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Project work
• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

TET4155 Energy Systems or equivalent. Preferably some bakcground in operations research.

Course materials

Printed compendium (Doorman, Ulseth).

Credit reductions