Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2020
Energy Science and Technology Master  | ||||||
 Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2018) | ||||||
| Core Courses At least two core courses must be passed in each area. All students must participate in the course offered in the area "Interdisciplinary Energy Management" | ||||||
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| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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| 227-0530-00L | Optimization in Energy Systems | W | 6 credits | 4G | G. Hug | |
| Abstract | The course covers various aspects of optimization with a focus on applications to energy networks and scheduling of hydro power. Throughout the course, concepts from optimization theory are introduced followed by practical applications of the discussed approaches. | |||||
| Learning objective | After this class, the students should have a good handle on how to approach a research question which involves optimization and implement and solve the resulting optimization problem by choosing appropriate tools. | |||||
| Content | In our everyday’s life, we always try to take the decision which results in the best outcome. But how do we know what the best outcome will be? What are the actions leading to this optimal outcome? What are the constraints? These questions also have to be answered when controlling a system such as energy systems. Optimization theory provides the opportunity to find the answers by using mathematical formulation and solution of an optimization problem. The course covers various aspects of optimization with a focus on applications to energy networks. Throughout the course, concepts from optimization theory are introduced followed by practical applications of the discussed approaches. The applications are focused on 1) the Optimal Power Flow problem which is formulated and solved to find optimal device settings in the electric power grid and 2) the scheduling problem of hydro power plants which in many countries, including Switzerland, dominate the electric power generation. On the theoretical side, the formulation and solving of unconstrained and constrained optimization problems, multi-time step optimization, stochastic optimization including probabilistic constraints and decomposed optimization (Lagrangian and Benders decomposition) are discussed. | |||||
| Energy Flows and Processes | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 151-0060-00L | Thermodynamics and Transport Phenomena in Nanotechnology | W | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | T. M. Schutzius | |
| Abstract | The lecture deals with thermodynamics and transport phenomena in nano- and microscale systems. Typical areas of applications are microelectronics manufacturing and cooling, manufacturing of novel materials and coatings, surface technologies, wetting phenomena and related technologies, and micro- and nanosystems and devices. | |||||
| Learning objective | The student will acquire fundamental knowledge of micro and nanoscale interfacial thermofluidics including light interaction with surfaces. Furthermore, the student will be exposed to a host of applications ranging from superhydrophobic surfaces and microelectronics cooling to solar energy, all of which will be discussed in the context of the course. | |||||
| Content | Thermodynamic aspects of intermolecular forces; Interfacial phenomena; Surface tension; Wettability and contact angle; Wettability of Micro/Nanoscale textured surfaces: superhydrophobicity and superhydrophilicity. Physics of micro- and nanofluidics. Principles of thermoplasmonics and applications. | |||||
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| Energy Economics and Policy | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 363-0514-00L | Energy Economics and Policy It is recommended for students to have taken a course in introductory microeconomics. If not, they should be familiar with microeconomics as in, for example,"Microeconomics" by Mankiw & Taylor and the appendices 4 and 7 of the book "Microeconomics" by Pindyck & Rubinfeld. | W | 3 credits | 2G | M. Filippini | |
| Abstract | An introduction to energy economics and policy that covers the following topics: energy demand, economics of energy efficiency, investments and cost analysis, energy markets (fossil fuels,electricity and renewable energy sources), market failures and behavioral anomalies, market-based and non-market based energy policy instruments and regulation of energy industries. | |||||
| Learning objective | The students will develop the understanding of economic principles and tools necessary to analyze energy issues and to formulate energy policy instruments. Emphasis will be put on empirical analysis of energy demand and supply, market failures, behavioral anomalies, energy policy instruments, investments in power plants and in energy efficiency technologies and the reform of the electric power sector. | |||||
| Content | The course provides an introduction to energy economics principles and policy applications. The first part of the course will introduce the microeconomic foundation of energy demand and supply as well as market failures and behavioral anomalies. In a second part, we introduce the concept of investment analysis (such as the NPV), in the context of energy efficient investments. In the last part, we use the previously introduced concepts to analyze energy policies: from a government perspective, we discuss the mechanisms and implications of market oriented and non-market oriented policy instruments as well as the regulation of energy industries. Throughout the entire class, we combine the course material with insights from current research in energy economics. This combination will enable students to understand standard scientific literature in the field of energy economics. Moreover, the class aims to show students how to put real life situations in the energy sector in the context of insights from energy economics. During the first part of the course a set of environmental and resource economics tools will be given to students through lectures. The applied nature of the course is achieved by discussing several papers in a seminar. To this respect, students are required to work in groups in order to prepare a presentation of a paper. The evaluation policy is designed to verify the knowledge acquired by students during the course. For this purpose, a short group presentation will be graded. At the end of the course there will be a written exam covering the topics of the course. The final grade is obtained by averaging the presentation (20%) and the final exam (80%). | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | It is recommended for students to have taken a course in introductory microeconomics. If not, they should be familiar with microeconomics as in, for example, "Microeconomics" by Mankiw & Taylor and the appendices 4 and 7 of the book "Microeconomics" by Pindyck & Rubinfeld. | |||||
| 363-1115-00L | Energy Innovation and Management  | W | 3 credits | 1V | A. Stephan, G. Mavromatidis | |
| Abstract | Fundamental changes in the energy sector, such as more decentralized energy production, challenge the existing business models of organizations such as utilities or technology providers. This course adopts quantitative and qualitative approaches to explore innovation and managerial, organizational and decision-making aspects in the energy sector for the transition to a low-carbon energy system. | |||||
| Learning objective | After completing the course, students will be able to: • Understand the challenges occurring in the energy sector and that companies (in or relying on the energy sector) are facing • Understand the basics of managerial/organizational aspects in the energy sector with a particular focus on energy innovations • Identify and use the appropriate quantitative energy tools for strategic decision-making in the energy sector | |||||
| Content | This course explores innovation and managerial, organizational and decision-making aspects in the energy sector for the transition towards a low-carbon energy system. The course is split in two parts with a quantitative and a qualitative focus, respectively. In the first part, students will learn about aspects such as the financial valuation of energy investment decisions and the ways that quantitative energy models of different types can be used to assist with strategic decision-making in the energy sector. Students will be introduced to two types of models: (1) techno-economic analyses of renewable energy generation and storage technologies, and (2) an energy market game which simulates the behavior of utilities in an electricity market. This part of the course will include individual and group assignments. In the second part, guided by questions like “how does the energy industry change and why” or “how would you make the decision if you were the head of a utility”, the students will understand how firms manage innovations and why they can be difficult to manage even for established firms in the energy sector. This part of the course will be guided as an interactive case study. | |||||
| Interdisciplinary Energy Management | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 227-1631-20L | Case Studies: Energy Systems and Technology: Part 2 Only for Energy Science and Technology MSc. | O | 2 credits | 4G | C. Franck, C. Schaffner | |
| Abstract | This course will allow the students to get an interdisciplinary overview of the “Energy” topic. It will explore the challenges to build a sustainable energy system for the future. This will be done through the means of case studies that the students have to work on. These case studies will be provided by industry partners. | |||||
| Learning objective | The students will understand the different aspects involved in designing solutions for a sustainable future energy system. They will have experience in collaborating in interdisciplinary teams. They will have an understanding on how industry is approaching new solutions. | |||||
| Lecture notes | Descriptions of case studies. | |||||
| Electives | ||||||
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| Semester Project For MEST students enrolled under the 2018 regulations | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 227-1101-00L | How to Write Scientific Texts Strongly recommended prerequisite for Semester Projects and Master Theses at D-ITET (MSc BME, MSc EEIT, MSc EST). | E- | 0 credits | U. Koch | ||
| Abstract | The four hour lecture covers the basics of writing and presenting of scientific work. The focus will be on the structure and the main elements of a scientific text rather than the language. Citation rules, good practice of scientific writing and an overview on software tools will be part of the training. | |||||
| Learning objective | Knowledge on structure and content of a scientific text. Stimulation of a discussion on how to write a scientific text versus an interesting novel. Discussion of the practice of proper citing and critical reflection on recent plagiarism allegations. | |||||
| Content | * Topic 1: Structure of a Scientific Text (title, author list, abstract, state-of-the-art, "in this paper" paragraph, scientific part, summary, equations, figures) * Topic 2: Power Point Presentations * Topic 3: Citation Rules and Citation Software * Topic 4: Guidelines for Research Integrity The lecture will be given in two parts on two afternoons. Some exercises will be built into the lecture. | |||||
| Literature | ETH "Citation Etiquette", see www.plagiate.ethz.ch. ETH Guidlines on "Guidelines for Research Integrity", see Link | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Students should already have a Bachelor degree and plan to do either a semester project or a master thesis in the immediate future. | |||||
| 227-1671-10L | Semester Project Only for MEST students enrolled under the 2018 regulations | O | 12 credits | 20A | Supervisors | |
| Abstract | The semester project is designed to train the students in solving specific problems from the field of Energy Science & Technology. This project uses the technical and social skills acquired during the master's program. The semester project ist advised by a professor and must be approved in advance by the tutor. | |||||
| Learning objective | see above | |||||
| Internship in Industry For MEST students enrolled under the 2018 regulations | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 227-1650-10L | Internship in Industry Only for MEST students enrolled under the 2018 regulations | O | 12 credits | external organisers | ||
| Abstract | The main objective of the 12-week internship is to expose master's students to the industrial work environment. During this period, students have the opportunity to be involved in on-going projects at the host institution. | |||||
| Learning objective | see above | |||||
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