Course content

The specialization project is directed towards technical, economical and environmental analysis of systems that demand energy. This involves requirements of power and energy, inclusive conversion, transportation and use of energy. The course also has project works directed towards analysis and development of infrastructure and relevant systems giving an efficient and environmentally use and supply of energy for a sustainable society. This course is mainly directed towards systems where the energy demand my be covered by energy sources like biomass, solar energy, natural gas and other fossil fuels, but may also include integrated electro/thermal systems. Relevant fields will be: Heat/energy planning, environmental consequences analyses, life-cycle analyses, value chain analysis, air conditioning of buildings, process integration, thermal processing of food et al. The project consists of a project work at 15 study-points.
At the choice of the project the students will professionally belong to one of the following professional groups at Department of Energy and Process Engineering:
- Thermal Energy.
- Industrial Process Technology.
- Energy and Indoor Environment.
- Fluids Engineering.
For more information on possible, relevant project areas and teachers you may look at the specialization projects referred to at the respective professional groups above.
You will find on the website of the department: http://www.ept.ntnu.no/fag/

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE:
The specialization project will provide the student with knowledge and specialization in a specific topic:
- Technical, economic and environmental analysis of systems that require energy. This includes power and energy needs, as well as
conversion, transport and use of energy
- Analysis and development of infrastructure and systems solutions that contribute to an efficient and environmentally sound use and
supply of energy and where the energy demand is primarily met by energy sources such as biomass, solar, natural gas and other
fossil fuels, or even integrated heating and electrical systems
- Relevant areas for the project: Heat and energy planning, environmental impact analysis, life cycle and value chain analysis,
air conditioning in buildings, process integration, thermal processing of foods, etc.

SKILLS:
The specialization project should enable the student to:
- Use scientific methods, including acquisition of complementary knowledge from literature and other sources, and how to combine this with own knowledge

GENERAL COMPETENCE:
After ended specialization project:
- Should the student be competent in completion of a major independent project, including preparing a project plan with milestones, reporting of partial results and writing the project report
- Should the student be able to apply this expertise in developing and designing solutions.

Learning methods and activities

Independent project work with guidance. The guidance and advice are in English when students who do not speak Norwegian take the course.

Recommended previous knowledge

At the selection of a project work it is presupposed that the student have a combination of courses that makes up a sufficient professional background to implement the project in a good manner.

Required previous knowledge

Predefined allowed combinations of subjects. (In special cases based on judgement of the relevant documented professional background.)

Course materials

Information is given towards the end of the term previous to the performing term in the autumn.

Credit reductions