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TEP4900

Energy and Process Engineering, Master's Thesis

Credits 30
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2017
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Examination arrangement Master's thesis

About

About the course

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
Knowledge related to one of the following topics;
- Thermal energy:
Combustion, bioenergy, thermal Turbo Machinery, thermal power Cycles including CO2 capture, high-temperature fuel cells, value-chains and life cycle analysis (LCA)
- Industrial process technology:
Systems and components for the process industry, energy analysis, process integration, refrigeration technology, heat pump technology, multiphase flow technology, gas transport, natural gas processing, low temperature process technology, dewatering and drying, cooling, freezing and defrosting, and fluidized systems.
- Fluids engineering:
Hydraulic turbo machines, fluid power and pneumatic, aero- and gas dynamics, multiphase flows, micro-fluid dynamics, numerical flow calculations, fluid mechanics, and turbulence physics
- Energy and indoor environments:
Heating and energy systems, energy consumption and energy use planning, waterborne heating, heating from central heating-plants, system simulation, central operational control, administration - operation - maintenance and development (FDVU), indoor environment, sanitation and residential hygiene, applied heat pump engineering, climate systems, industrial ventilation, fire and safety

Skills:
Skills related to;
- Detailed evaluation and analysis of required components and unit operations in thermal energy and process systems.
- Ability to perform methodology-based scientific and technical analysis.
- Ability to conduct large project, establish project plans and write project reports according to current standards.

General competence:
Knowledge of thermal energy systems and components. Analyzing scientific and technical problems related to design and operation of thermal components and systems.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Energi og miljø (MTENERG)
Energibruk og energiplanlegging (MIENERG)

Subject areas

  • Energy and Process Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Energy and Process Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Master's thesis
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Spring 2017

Masteroppgave
Weighting 100/100