MSc SEF05
Urban Energy Systems
Module leader:
Module status:
Pre- or co-requisites:
ECTS units:
Prof. Nilay Shah / Dr James Keirstead
Core
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Aims
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To introduce the challenges associated with delivering urban energy needs now and in the future
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To describe methodologies used for the analysis and modelling of urban energy systems
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To describe the technologies of relevance to urban energy systems
Intended learning outcomes
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describe urban energy systems and associated challenges
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describe methods for the analysis and design of urban energy systems
Intellectual skills
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analyse urban energy systems and propose potential solutions to problems
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critique urban energy strategies
Practical skills
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undertake high level modelling and optimisation studies
Recommended textbooks
Category as defined by Central Library: A = required, B = recommended but not essential, C = background
reading.
None
Structure, teaching and learning methods
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Duration: Two weeks
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Lectures: 10 x 2 hours
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Tutorials: 2 x 2 hours
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Laboratory: coursework project
Assessment and Feedback
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UES Design coursework project