Energy

Course Code
Course
Number of Credits
Description/Course Objective
Semester
ED72.01  Energy Resources and Technologies
2
 Considering that energy is a critical need of the society, it is important that all energy graduates should have a basic understanding of: i) energy types, conversion technologies, units and scale, ii) reserves of fossil energy resources in quantitative terms as well as in terms of its lifetime, ii) renewable energy resources, their availability, advantages and constraints, and iii) principles of conventional renewable energy technologies and their applications. This course aims to present the full background information on the status of energy resources, their availability, technologies for conversion, and their applications. Aug Sem
ED72.03  Rational Use of Energy in Industry
3
 As an important input to the industrial growth, energy provides considerable scope for its management through both technical and non-technical means. The objective of this course is to introduce economic energy utilization in industrial enterprises for producing the required goods and services efficiently while taking into consideration financial, environmental, social and other constraints, and propose win-win solutions to the conflicts between macro (public stakeholders) and micro (private stakeholders) perspectives regarding energy use in industry. Aug Sem
ED72.04  Organization and Finance of a Power Utility
2
 Efficient organization and well-managed finance are essential for a successful electric utility. This course is intended to give an overview of the organization and management of power utilities. It is designed to introduce new concepts and technologies in utilities operation, particularly on management decision making. Aug Sem
ED72.05  Demand-Side Management
2
 An emerging trend in reducing cost and optimizing resource use in an electric utility is to promote efficiency of electricity use and to encourage customers to shift away from the system load peak while filling the system load valley. Concurrently there is a global development of the electric utility service towards deregulation. This course is intended to introduce concepts and practices in management of customer demand, and evaluation methodology of program success. It examines the methodologies for assessing the impact of energy efficiency and load management technologies on the utility’s load shape. It would also examine the development of deregulation in the electric utility service and the emergence of integrated energy services in the industry. Aug Sem
ED72.06  Design and Management of Energy Systems
3
 Professionals required to handle energy facilities should have adequate skills to provide reliable energy services at competitive costs. A good understanding of the fundamental thermodynamic and engineering concepts and techno-economic optimization techniques are essential for efficient designing and operation of such facilities. This course is intended to bridge thermal technology with systems engineering, and is application oriented. Fundamental concepts of energy and energy analysis of thermal processes is reviewed and then the students are exposed to the mathematical tools for characterization of the performance of energy equipments and optimization tools. Energy recovery by pinch technology is discussed. Issues related to the management of energy systems and performance analysis of energy facilities also discussed. Aug Sem
ED72.07  Power System Design and Operation
3
 Power system networks are experiencing rapid growth in their size requiring increased interconnections between different utilities. For coordinated operation of these systems, computer based dispatch centers are being set up which perform various energy management system (EMS) functions. The operation of interconnected systems also require formulating proper design as well as protection criteria for setting up of new generating plants, EHV transmission networks and grid substation. Further, recent design practices including probabilistic approaches must be adopted in selection of various associated equipment and performance analysis. This course is intended to expose the students to some of the design and operation practices being adopted in the modern power system networks. Aug Sem
ED72.08  Power Distribution Systems
3
 Distribution System is an important portion of power systems due to its high investment and its direct effect on customers. This course is intended to give an overview of the characteristics of distribution systems, power quality requirements, and protection measures. The planning and design considerations are also introduced. Aug Sem
ED72.09  DC and Flexible AC Transmission
3
 Developing countries are often facing problems in coping up with ever increasing load demands, because of lack of investments in building new generation and transmission facilities. This is where the flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) controllers come in to effect. FACTS controllers are products of FACTS technology; a group of power electronics controllers expected to revolutionize the power transmission and distribution system in many ways. FACTS controllers can increase the loadability or distanceto voltage collapse of power system, so that additional loads can be added in the system without addition of new transmission and generating facilities. Aug Sem
ED72.10  Computer Aided Power System Analysis
3
 To pursue in-depth study leading to a career in electric utility or related organizations, it is essential to understand the tools for analysis and the phenomena in electric power systems. This course is intended to introduce students to advanced analytical tools for analysis of power systems under normal and disturbed conditions. The course is intended to cover computer modeling power systems, mathematical techniques development and use of application software for system studies. Aug Sem
ED72.11  Rural Electrification and Distributed Generation
3
 Rural electrification is a tool for national socio-economic development since most population live in rural areas, especially in Asian countries. Distributed generation (DG) is one new option being promoted to solve rural electrification problems along with the some other problems of urban distribution systems. The issues such as system capacity investments, grid expansions, etc. also benefit through distributed generation. This course is intended to provide the knowledge on the importance and benefit of rural electrification, availability of resources, distributed generation technologies, technical and financial feasibility of applying distributed generation to rural and urban areas. Aug Sem
ED72.12  Energy Statistics and Energy Demand Forecasting
3
 Comprehensive knowledge of the overall energy system, which covers both commercial and traditional energy sources, from primary production to transformation and end-uses is indispensable for energy planners/economists. Similarly, energy demand analysis and forecasting constitute basic elements of energy planning and policy formulation. This course aims at providing training on energy accounting frameworks, equipping students with statistical data analysis skills and providing an in-depth understanding of the energy demand analysis and forecasting methodologies. Jan Sem
ED72.13  Development and Evaluation of Energy Projects
3
 Understanding the project cycle is important because of lumpy nature of most energy projects and their wide socio-economic and environmental impacts. Its importance has increased in the era of deregulated and privatized energy industries, and in view of global concern about sustainable development of energy projects. In this context, the objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and methodologies for project identification, project preparation, project evaluation and project financing. Jan Sem
ED72.19  Biomass Conversion
3
 Biomass is one of the most important sources of energy in the developing countries, and provides about 11% of the world's energy. The usage of biomass energy in the Asian developing countries varies in the range of 20-90% and mostly used for cooking and heating purpose using traditional technologies. This course discusses the importance of biomass sources, highlights different biomass sources and methodologies for assessing their potential. This course also deals with the various technologies of converting biomass into upgraded fuels as well as direct combustion and also discusses economic, social and environmental issues of using biomass for energy purpose. Jan Sem
ED72.21  Power System Dynamics and Stability
3
 Present day interconnected power system networks are characterized by their highly nonlinear dynamical behavior. Stability analysis is carried out at almost all stages of the power system design, operation and control to assess the dynamic response of the system to various types of disturbances and interaction of controllers. This course is aimed at providing a basic understanding to different types of stability phenomena being observed in the power system networks including the analysis methods and the design of control measures required for the improvement of system stability. Jan Sem
ED72.22  Power Sector Management Under Deregulation
3
 The organization of the electric sector in the world has been changing dramatically to allow for competition among generators and to create market condition in the sector, seen as necessary conditions for increasing the efficiency of electric energy production and distribution, offering a lower price, higher quality and secure product. This course is aimed at providing a basic understanding to different types of power system restructuring process of the world with special emphasis to the Asian countries. Jan Sem
ED72.23  Optimization and AI Applications in Power System
3
 Present day power systems have grown large with inter-connections to neighboring systems. The operation of modern power systems is a complex task. For secure and optimum operation, various functions are carried out through modern Energy Management Systems (EMS). Decisions are required for various operating strategies such as Preventive Control, Emergency Control and Restorative Control. This course is intended to expose students to concepts and methodologies in optimization and Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques for power system operation. It aims to impart some hands-on-experience in the power system optimization through use of computer tools. Jan Sem
ED72.24  Electricity Economics and Planning
3
 Development and expansion of electricity system is an inevitable part of the current development discourse. This is particularly import for Asia, as it is growing and providing electricity at reasonable cost is essential for human living as well as economic growth. In this context, this course is designed to develop an in-depth understanding of key economic and other concepts related to electric utility planning and to expose the students to modern approaches of electricity planning, electricity pricing and environmental implications of alternative power development plans. Aug Sem
ED72.25  Energy Economic Modeling and Policy Analysis
3
 Economy and energy sector has close bidirectional linkages. Understanding this linkage and an ability to evaluate implications of various policies and actions to energy and economics outcomes are key elements of public policy. Models that link energy and economic systems facilitate this. Therefore, the objective is this course is to impact knowledge to students on prevailing energy-economy models, modelling approaches and techniques. The course also focuses on model applications in areas such as energy and climate policy evaluation, scenario analysis, technology assessment and energy security analysis. Jan Sem
ED72.28  Solar Energy
3
 The worldwide average annual growth rate during 2008 – 2013 for solar photovoltaics, concentrator solar technologies and flat plate solar heating has been about 55%, 48% and 14% respectively. Therefore, the market for solar systems is becoming more mature and expanding, both in thermal (for heating, cooling and power generation) and in photovoltaic applications (for lighting, water pumping and rural electrification). Greenhouse gas emissions due to fossil energy use is expected to further help promote solar energy systems in the future. This course is aimed at providing the students to understand the basic physics and engineering aspects in the established solar energy technology. Specifically, this course will discuss solar radiation estimation techniques, principles of operation, performance analysis and application of solar thermal conversion devices and direct solar electricity converters. Emerging technologies and future applications of solar thermal and photovoltaics will also be discussed. Jan Sem
ED72.30  Energy, Environment and Climate Change: Issues and Strategies
2
 This course aims at exposing the students to issues related to climate change (currently a matter of significant global concern) as well as to technological and policy options to mitigate greenhouse gases (GHG). It is also aimed at equipping the students to understand clearly the links between energy use, sustainable development and environmental impacts at local, regional (transboundary) and global levels as well as technology and policy options to address energy related local and regional environmental problems. Aug Sem
ED72.31  Electrical Energy Management
3
 The objectives of this course are to provide a review of energy relations in electromagnetic field and electric network; and to present the characteristics of electrical energy use in major equipment; and to provide a foundation for an integrated view of efficiency in electricity use. Jan Sem
ED72.37  Integrated Approach to Energy Auditing
3
 The need to reduce energy consumption and/or costs is a crucial business practice for successful organizations. With rising energy costs and growing awareness of the adverse effect of fossil energy use on the environment, energy audits have begun to play a significant role in managing energy use and expenses. The objective of this course is to present an integrated approach to energy auditing that seeks to optimize the overall industry or building system such that cost-effective production or provision of services can be ensured with the least dependence on fossil energy. Aug Sem
ED72.38  Solar Thermal Systems Design
2
 As the market for solar thermal and photovoltaic systems expands in Asia, engineers and scientists need to be able to apply modern techniques for designing efficient and cost effective solar energy based systems. The aim of this course is to present the methods available for the design of solar thermal systems. The sizing aspects applied to water heating, air heating, drying, and cooling will be discussed for specific end use applications in both urban and rural communities, as well as for buildings and industry. Aug Sem
ED72.39  Clean Coal Technologies and Carbon Capture and Sequestration
3
 This course is designed to expose the students to the problem of climate change due to the use of coal for energy services as well as to technological options for the mitigation of CO2 emissions from the coal sector. This course also equips the students with approaches to carry out assessments and selection of Clean Coal Technologies (CCT) and Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS). Jan Sem
ED72.40  Introduction to Solar Energy and Solar Radiation
1
 The worldwide average annual growth rate during 2008 – 2013 for solar photovoltaics, concentrator solar technologies and flat plate solar heating has been about 55%, 48% and 14% respectively. Therefore, the  market for solar systems is becoming more  mature and expanding, both in thermal (for heating, cooling and power generation) and in photovoltaic applications (for lighting, water pumping and rural electrification).  Greenhouse gas emissions due to fossil energy use is expected to further help promote solar energy systems in the future.  This course is aimed at providing the students to understand  the basic physics and engineering aspects in the established solar energy technology. Specifically, this course will discuss solar radiation estimation techniques, principles of operation, performance analysis and application of solar thermal conversion devices and direct solar electricity converters. Emerging technologies and future applications of solar thermal and photovoltaics will also be discussed. Jan Sem
ED72.41  Solar Thermal Energy Conversion Techniques, Design and Applications
1
 The worldwide average annual growth rate during 2008 – 2013 for solar photovoltaics, concentrator solar technologies and flat plate solar heating has been about 55%, 48% and 14% respectively. Therefore, the  market for solar systems is becoming more  mature and expanding, both in thermal (for heating, cooling and power generation) and in photovoltaic applications (for lighting, water pumping and rural electrification).  Greenhouse gas emissions due to fossil energy use is expected to further help promote solar energy systems in the future.  This course is aimed at providing the students to understand  the basic physics and engineering aspects in the established solar energy technology. Specifically, this course will discuss solar radiation estimation techniques, principles of operation, performance analysis and application of solar thermal conversion devices and direct solar electricity converters. Emerging technologies and future applications of solar thermal and photovoltaics will also be discussed. Jan Sem
ED72.42  Direct Solar Electricity Conversion (Photovoltaics)
1
 The worldwide average annual growth rate during 2008 – 2013 for solar photovoltaics, concentrator solar technologies and flat plate solar heating has been about 55%, 48% and 14% respectively. Therefore, the  market for solar systems is becoming more  mature and expanding, both in thermal (for heating, cooling and power generation) and in photovoltaic applications (for lighting, water pumping and rural electrification).  Greenhouse gas emissions due to fossil energy use is expected to further help promote solar energy systems in the future.  This course is aimed at providing the students to understand  the basic physics and engineering aspects in the established solar energy technology. Specifically, this course will discuss solar radiation estimation techniques, principles of operation, performance analysis and application of solar thermal conversion devices and direct solar electricity converters. Emerging technologies and future applications of solar thermal and photovoltaics will also be discussed. Jan Sem
ED72.43  Energy Pricing and Applications
3
 Energy pricing is one of the most important policy instruments in energy resource planning, energy policy and demand management. The energy pricing has key theoretical foundations for optimal pricing but a number of social and institutional considerations underpin the pricing policies. The objective of this course is to expose the students to the foundations of price theory and their applications in the real life situation with practice case studies in global and Asian context. Aug Sem
ED72.44  Rational Use of Energy in Buildings
3
 The building sector accounts for about 30% of world’s primary energy consumption and is responsible for about 33% of total global CO2 emission. Buildings also provide the highest economic GHG mitigation potential. This course is intended to introduce essential and practical understanding of energy processes and rational use of energy in buildings. The course covers the external and internal energy processes involved in the control of the built environment. It also examines emerging technologies, policies and measures, to lower the building sector’s dependence on fossil energies and enhance the integration of renewable energy. Aug Sem
ED72.45  Energy Risk Management
1
 Energy sector is capital intensive and has long lead time. Therefore, the understanding of uncertainties and risks are important. This course is designed to develop an understanding of the production of an energy commodity, the route it takes to reach the ultimate end-user, the risks of dealing in physical energy commodities, and the financial commodity markets. Aug Sem
ED72.46  Carbon Markets and Carbon Finance
3
 In last decade, carbon market and carbon finance have emerged as a means to shoulder the costs of mitigation and adaptation. Several carbon markets and carbon finance schemes have been set up and are functioning at various levels. These markets and finances are different from other conventional markets and finances due to its own context, operating environment, principle and modus operandi. These markets and finances are expected to grow in the post-2015 world. This course will prepare students to understand and handle carbon market and financing issues in governments, private sector, public and international financial institutions, and the UN and bilateral organizations. The objective of this course is to provide a solid foundation on carbon market and carbon finance to students from a multiple perspectives. Aug Sem
ED72.47  Smart Grid and Electrical Energy Management Systems
2
 Smart Grid is a promising concept and philosophy, which in combination of technology and energy management skills leads to transform and offers multiple benefits for consumers, environmentalists, and the energy industry as a whole. A major objective of this course is to present the drivers, issues and challenges involved in the utilization of large scale renewable energy sources as well as energy/load management by dynamic pricing that is compatible with the technical and economic assessment techniques employed by utility engineers and planners.  InterSem
ED72.48  Workshop on Energy Issues and Communication
1
 Energy graduates need to be aware of emerging energy and its related issues, and be trained and well versed in preparing reports and making excellent presentations suiting a variety of situations. This course aims to make students aware of diverse issues in energy that are not covered in classroom lectures, and to improve their skill in preparing reports and making professional presentations. Development of thesis proposals will also be discussed. Jan Sem
ED72.49  Energy Management System
3
 The energy management system (EMS) helps any organization to improve its energy performance by developing and implementing an energy policy, establishing objectives, targets, and action plans, achieving its policy commitments, and implementing measures as needed. The objective of this course is to introduce an Energy Management Model that follows the international initiatives and standards based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) continual improvement framework, developed in order to assist in establishing systems and processes that improve energy performance of an organization in a systematic manner. Aug Sem
ED72.50  Generation and Integration of Renewable Energy in Power System
2
 The renewable energy sources (RES), especially solar and wind have intermittent input/output characteristics and, hence, it requires new strategies for its generation, grid interconnection, operation and management of the grid, in order to maintain and improve the power supply reliability and energy access.The major objective of this course is to develop an appropriate methodology to maximize the generation, integration and operation of power grid smoothly with large scale of solar and wind energy sources. Aug Sem
ED72.51  Environmental Policy and Management of Energy Systems
3
 Environmental implications of the energy system have remained a key concern for energy development, operation and use. This has influenced the choice of energy technologies, the choice of energy resources, related markets, energy prices and regulations. In contemporary world, environmental consideration is an integral part of the energy discussions. Since energy resources are abundant, how to improve energy access to all at a reasonable price without damaging environment is a key policy objective in energy planning. This course will prepare students to understand the different type of energy and environmental policies and policy instruments linked with various options in energy system planning together with their application and evaluation in real world.  Jan Sem
ED72.9011  Selected Topic: Distributed Generation
3
 Penetration of Distributed Generations (DGs) in power systems is increasing throughout the world as economical and environment benefits of DGs are well-understood. Renewable resource based generations, in particular, are more attractive as they do not emit GHG emissions that contribute to climate change. However, allowing larger number of DGs in power systems could pose a numerous technical challenges. Moreover, if DG installation is planned properly, it could enhance technical performances of distribution system. The course is intended to given an in-depth coverage of various issues that to be resolved before allowing DGs in large numbers into power systems. InterSem
ED72.9028  Selected Topic: Renewable Energy Integration and DC Microgrid
1
 The renewable energy sources (RES), especially solar and wind have intermittent input/output characteristics and, hence, detailed strategies are elaborated for their generation, interconnection and smooth operation with the power grid in order to maintain/improve the power supply reliability and energy access. In addition, a preliminary investigation of the benefits and drawbacks of emerging potential DC Microgrid applications are provided in terms of efficiency, added flexibility, and reduced capital costs over their AC counterparts. InterSem
ED72.9029 Selected Topic:  Intelligent System Applications to Energy Systems
3
 The course intends to impart the idea of intelligent systems to the students and to convey their applications in the planning, operation and management of energy systems. Big Data and Artificial Intelligence applications in modern energy systems are focused on, to empower the students to pursue advanced research in the hybrid energy systems, smart and microgrids, renewable energy integration, and intelligent control systems. This course shall also equip the students to pursue careers in the trending and areas of interests of the industry and also, the society. Jan Sem
ED72.9030 Selected Topic:  Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles
3
 One of the greatest achievements of modern technology is internal combustion engine vehicles, which have made massive contributions to the growth of modern socioeconomic developments as well as its needs for mobility in day-to-day life. However, the use of the large number of automobiles around the world has caused several types of problems like air pollution, climate change and fossil fuel depletion etc. Hence, the objective of this course is to address above problems by providing clean, efficient and safe transportation, i.e., electric and hybrid electric vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles, which are emerging out to replace the conventional vehicles in the future. Therefore, this course is covering the topics related to electric and hybrid vehicles types; vehicle performances; EV battery storage technologies, charging schemes and charging infrastructure cost; Fuel cell based electric vehicle technology; impacts of Grid-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Grid on power grids and integration of intermittent type of renewable sources. InterSem