Course - Electrical energy system and district heating - FENT2001
Electrical energy system and district heating
This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
About
About the course
Course content
Design of low voltage distribution circuits - Load estimation (including use of advanced metering systems) - Power losses and voltage drop - Selectivity for fault clearance - Integration of local production (such as PV solar) - Influence from district heating -Interaction between district heating systems and the electrical power system - Structure and use of smart grids in low voltage grids - Technical/economical analysis due to investments/re-investments in energy supply systems District heating: - Heat demand, heat load - Production plants - Distribution - Substations - District heating system - Economy - Development of district heating
Learning outcome
After completion the course, he student should have:Knowledge:- Know the different parts of the district heating system and how district heating systems interact with surrounding technical systems- Know energy consumption related to heating needs, tap water, lighting etc. based on the type of building- Know how to design low-voltage circuits in the distribution network and how district heating affects the design- Know the technical / economic analyzes and tools usedSkills:- Could stipulate year and day variations for different loads- Could stipulate annual consumption of energy of different loads- Could calculate energy and power requirements for a development area based on mixed housing and mixed supply of electricity and district heating- Could dimension the size of plant and pipes- Could calculate pressure loss and heat loss in district heating pipes- Could do technical / economic analysis when designing district heating and low voltage supply- Could do calculations in a simulation programGeneral competence:- The student has acquired knowledge and skills about new technologies such as smart grid and AMS.The student has acquired knowledge and skills regarding the use of digital tools-The student has acquired knowledge and skills about the interaction between different energy systems.- The student has acquired knowledge of the project member's role and responsibility in a project work
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises, projects work, study visit.
Compulsory assignments
- Study visit
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
Assessment consists of 2 assessment parts: Written school examination (70/100) and Project (30/100).
Compulsory work requirements: - 7 out of 10-12 exercises must be approved. -Study visit.
A re-sit examination for the written exam and project:
- Written exam: A re-sit examination for the written exam will be held in March and may be changed from written to oral.
- Project: a new project assignment will be given in the beginning of March and the report must be submitted by March.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| FENA2001 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2019 |
| FENG2001 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2019 |
Subject areas
- Energy- and Environmental Physics
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.