151-2057-00L Modeling and Optimization of Energy Systems (EPFL)
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2024 |
| Lecturers | external organisers |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at EPFL. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151-2057-00 G | Modeling and Optimization of Energy Systems (EPFL) **Course at EPFL** | 4 hrs | external organisers |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | The goal of the lecture is to present and apply techniques for the modelling and the thermo-economic optimisation of industrial process and energy systems. The lecture covers the problem statement, the solving methods for the simulation and the single and multi-objective optimisation problems. |
| Learning objective | By the end of the course, the student must be able to: - Master the concepts of thermodynamic efficiency, E6 - Establish the flow diagram of an industrial process and calculate the corresponding energy and mass balance, E22 - Analyse the energy and exergy efficiency of industrial energy systems, E23 - Model, design and optimize energy conversion systems and ind ustrial processes, E24 - Establish the flow diagram of an industrial process and calculate the corresponding energy and mass balance, E20 - Explain and apply the concepts of thermodynamic efficiency, E6 - Analyze the energy and exergy efficiency of industrial energy systems, E21 - Model , design and optimize energy conversion systems and industrial processes, E22 |
| Content | - Concepts of Computer Aided Process System Engineering methods to tackle the problems of energy conversion systems modelling and optimisation. The students will acquire a methodology to state the problem, identify the solving procedure, solve the problem and analyse the results; - Definition of the basic system modelling concepts : state variables, energy and mass balances, simulation parameters and equations, degree of freedom analysis, different types of specifications, inequalities, objective functions; - Energy systems equipments models; - System models : flowsheets, degrees of freedom, sequential or simultaneous solving approach, numerical methods and their implications; - Measurement data reconciliation and parameter identification; - Calculating systems performances : operating cost, efficiency, environmental impact, investments, thermo-economic and environomic performances; - Stating and solving optimization problems : decision variables, objective functions and constraints, solving strategies, numerical methods and their implications; - Realization of a case study. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 4 credits |
| Examiners | |
| Type | graded semester performance |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by the EPFL. |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Engineering Master | 1. Semester (EPFL) | W |  |