Course syllabus for Renewable power generation and electric transportation

Course syllabus adopted 2024-02-09 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameFörnyelsebar elproduktion och eltransporter
  • CodeDAT461
  • Credits3.5 Credits
  • OwnerFRIST
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyElectrical Engineering
  • DepartmentELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • GradingUG - Pass, Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 99128
  • Maximum participants100
  • Minimum participants25
  • Open for exchange studentsNo

Credit distribution

0124 Written and oral assignments 3.5 c
Grading: UG		 3.5 c

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Examiner

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level studies

Specific entry requirements

English 6

Course specific prerequisites

Recommended to have basic knowledge in Microsoft Excel.

Aim

The course aims to provide the students with basic knowledge and state-of-the-art developments of the Swedish power system, wind power, photo voltages, wave power and hybrid electric vehicles, dwelling both on the theoretical fundaments as well as building a good practical basis. Operation and charging of electric cars and other loads in the grid are also dealt with. The understanding of the grid interaction of these power sources and consumables is also an important goal.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

With respect to Knowledge and understanding, graduated students will be able to:
  • State the motives / driving forces behind the trend towards increased electricity generation from renewable sources, as well as electrification of the transport sector.
  • describe the technical characteristics and performance of electric power generation by wind turbines, photovoltaic, wave power, hydropower
  • describe the technical characteristics and performance of electric hybrid vehicles
    • With respect to Skills and abilities, graduated students will be able to:
  • identify, formulate and analyze problems in electric power generation and electric power use in hybrid vehicles
  • Plan for and perform simple calculation of electric power generation and energy consumption for electric and electric hybrid vehicles
  • make choices of solutions and justifications for sustainable power production
  • make choices of solutions and justifications for sustainable transportation of persons and goods
  • take part in the national and international discussion on various subjects in sustainable power production and transportation by reading, presenting and discussing international reports and journal papers
    • With respect to Formulation of judgements and professional attitudes with integrity, graduated students will be able to:
  • formulate judgements that include reflecting on scientific, societal and ethical responsibilities and to achieve awareness of ethical aspects on research and development work
  • get insight into the possibilities and limitations of technology, its role in society and the responsibility of humans for its use, including, social, economic as well as environmental and occupational health aspects
  • continue studies in a largely self-directed and autonomous manner, and contribute to research and development

    • Content

    The electrical energy demand is increasing worldwide. The production of electric power has to be environmentally friendly to have a sustainable development; also the transportation has to go in the same direction. The course contents; the technical characteristics and performance of electric power generation by wind turbines, photovoltaic, wave power and hydropower. The all over function of the electric system in electric including batteries will also be treated. The understanding of the grid interaction of theses power sources and consumables is also a part of the course. Project (compulsory): Four compulsory project work are to be performed. They deal with the design of the energy flow in a hybrid vehicle and the power performance of a wind turbine, wave power unit and hydro power and is mostly carried out through simulations in Exel. Reporting is also included.

    Organisation

    The course consists of 20 lessons in 45 minutes and project work done on their own. Special occasions are scheduled to be able to ask questions about project work and the projects must be reported at two different reporting times.

    Literature

    Lecture material and suggestions on in-depth literature

    Examination including compulsory elements

    Grades: Fail or pass. 6 assignments evaluated through 2 oral presentations and a final report.

    The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.