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This course gives students an introduction and overview of Energy Systems Analysis (ESA), including theoretical backgrounds, example models, and hands-on model development and applications. It begins with an introduction to the field of ESA over the past decades, exploring different types of problems and modelling solutions. The course then introduces these different modelling approaches in turn, providing the students with a background in different approaches with their respective pros and cons. Subsequently, we introduce the concept of scenarios as a tool for exploring possible energy system futures.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course covers the subject of Energy Systems Analysis (ESA) from an engineering-economic perspective and provides some of the required background for the course Energy System Integration. It starts by way of introduction to the field, the concept of ESA as a systems-level tool, as well as the process involved. It then gives an overview of different approaches to ESA, including simulation and optimisation tools, with a focus on recent developments in the field. Students will learn about the key challenges in this field, especially in the context of the energy transition, and the ways in which research is addressing these. Several case studies are included in order to demonstrate the application of the ESA theory and reinforce understanding of key concepts. An introduction to linear optimization methods is given, which underpins some of the later coursework assignments. Finally, the course provides students with a grounding in scenario analysis, which enables the long-term analysis of future energy systems in the context of the energy transition.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 32 | Feedback Weeks | 34 | |
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May Exam diet Feedback written on MyAberdeen and verbal on the written assignment |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Analyse | Students should analyse the scope of different technologies and measures to contribute to the energy transition in the context of some partly conflicting objectives. |
| Procedural | Apply | Students should apply appropriate criteria to energy technologies in an ESA framework and understand the trade-offs between different measures. |
| Reflection | Create | Students should create a Master Plan for the energy transition of a given energy system based on detailed analysis of the individual measures and technologies. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 40,41 | Feedback Weeks | 42,43,44 | |
| Feedback |
May exam diet Feedback to the group as a written summary, upon request individually and verbally |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Students should know how the specific problem being addressed dictates the most suitable ESA method and approach. |
| Factual | Remember | Students should understand the concept of energy system analysis, and the ways in which it can provide decision support for the energy transition. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Students should analyse the scope of different technologies and measures to contribute to the energy transition in the context of some partly conflicting objectives. |
| Procedural | Apply | Students should apply appropriate criteria to energy technologies in an ESA framework and understand the trade-offs between different measures. |
| Reflection | Create | Students should create a Master Plan for the energy transition of a given energy system based on detailed analysis of the individual measures and technologies. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 48,49 | Feedback Weeks | 50,51,52 | |
| Feedback |
July exam diet |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 48,49 | Feedback Weeks | 50,51,52 | |
| Feedback |
July exam diet Feedback to the group as a written summary, upon request individually and verbally |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Factual | Remember | Students should understand the concept of energy system analysis, and the ways in which it can provide decision support for the energy transition. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Students should know how the specific problem being addressed dictates the most suitable ESA method and approach. |
| Procedural | Apply | Students should apply appropriate criteria to energy technologies in an ESA framework and understand the trade-offs between different measures. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Students should analyse the scope of different technologies and measures to contribute to the energy transition in the context of some partly conflicting objectives. |
| Reflection | Create | Students should create a Master Plan for the energy transition of a given energy system based on detailed analysis of the individual measures and technologies. |
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