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FENA2001 - Electrical energy system and district heating

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Lessons are not given in the academic year 2024/2025

Course content

Design of low voltage distribution circuits - Load estimation (including use of advanced metering systems) - Power losses and voltage drop - Selectivity for fault clearance - Integration of local production (such as PV solar) - Influence from district heating -Interaction between district heating systems and the electrical power system - Structure and use of smart grids in low voltage grids - Technical/economical analysis due to investments/re-investments in energy supply systems District heating: - Heat demand, heat load - Production plants - Distribution - Substations - District heating system - Economy - Development of district heating

Learning outcome

After completion the course, he student should have:Knowledge:- Know the different parts of the district heating system and how district heating systems interact with surrounding technical systems- Know energy consumption related to heating needs, tap water, lighting etc. based on the type of building- Know how to design low-voltage circuits in the distribution network and how district heating affects the design- Know the technical / economic analyzes and tools usedSkills:- Could stipulate year and day variations for different loads- Could stipulate annual consumption of energy of different loads- Could calculate energy and power requirements for a development area based on mixed housing and mixed supply of electricity and district heating- Could dimension the size of plant and pipes- Could calculate pressure loss and heat loss in district heating pipes- Could do technical / economic analysis when designing district heating and low voltage supply- Could do calculations in a simulation programGeneral competence:- The student has acquired knowledge and skills about new technologies such as smart grid and AMS.The student has acquired knowledge and skills regarding the use of digital tools-The student has acquired knowledge and skills about the interaction between different energy systems.- The student has acquired knowledge of the project member's role and responsibility in a project work

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises, projects work, study visit.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved exercises-Lab.work
  • Study visit

Further on evaluation

Assessment consists of 2 assessment parts: Written school examination (70/100) and Project (30/100).

Compulsory work requirements: - 7 out of 10-12 exercises must be approved. -Study visit.

A re-sit examination for the written exam and project:

  • Written exam: A re-sit examination for the written exam will be held in March and may be changed from written to oral.
  • Project: a new project assignment will be given in the beginning of March and the report must be submitted by March.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Electrical Engineering (BIELEKTRO)
Renewable Energy - Engineering (BIFOREN)

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
FENG2001 7.5 AUTUMN 2019
FENT2001 7.5 AUTUMN 2019
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

No

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Energy- and Environmental Physics
Contact information

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering

Examination

  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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