Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LM Energy Systems Modelling
School	Chemical Engineering
Department	Chemical Engineering
Module Code	04 31268
Module Lead	Dr. Adriano Scicovelli
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-12 hours Tutorial-10 hours Project supervision-5 hours Guided independent study-73 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	This module will give students a thorough grounding in the modelling of both engineering processes and energy networks. In order to understand how the UK delivers variable amounts of power in response to changing demand, students must understand the mathematics and engineering behind both the generation of energy and its distribution via the energy networks (some of which material is taught in other modules) and be able to build mathematical models that can describe these processes. As such, the syllabus will entail: a) Thermodynamics of conventional power generation and energy distribution networks. b) Use of CFD software (Comsol) to investigate the behaviour of process units, e.g. heat exchangers. c) Use of Matlab and Simulink software for numerical modelling, network modelling and frequency response modelling. d) Use of flowsheeting techniques to model overall power plant cycles and heat networks
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Develop mathematical models to describe unit processes and networks of such via selection of appropriate methodology based upon the physical phenomena involved, employ computational methods and relevant software packages to solve these models, and authoritatively describe how such models should be validated. Build computational models of energy generation processes and use these models to investigate how these processes can be optimised. Analyse electricity and heat distribution network models, and to use such analysis to understand how different types of generation and storage systems can be used to satisfy fluctuating demands.
Assessment	31268-01 : Coursework : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 100% written coursework (Canvas). Reassessment: same.
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