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Energy Systems and Power Engineering
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:22:34
Abstract
Introductory first course for the specialization in ENERGY. The course provides an overall view of the energy field and pertinent global problems, reviews some of the thermodynamic basics in energy conversion, and presents the state-of-the-art technology for power generation and fuel processing.
Objective
Introductory first course for the specialization in ENERGY. The course provides an overall view of the energy field and pertinent global problems, reviews some of the thermodynamic basics in energy conversion, and presents the state-of-the-art technology for power generation and fuel processing.
Content
World primary energy resources and use: fossil fuels, renewable energies, nuclear energy; present situation, trends, and future developments. Sustainable energy system and environmental impact of energy conversion and use: energy, economy and society. Electric power and the electricity economy worldwide and in Switzerland; production, consumption, alternatives. The electric power distribution system. Renewable energy and power: available techniques and their potential. Cost of electricity. Conventional power plants and their cycles; state-of-the-art and advanced cycles. Combined cycles and cogeneration; environmental benefits. Solar thermal; concentrated solar power; solar photovoltaics. Fuel cells: characteristics, fuel reforming and combined cycles.
Resources
Lecture Notes
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General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- Closed material; pocket calculator (standard scientific calculator) required.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture | Energy Systems and Power Engineering |
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2 h weekly |
| exercise |
Energy Systems and Power Engineering
The exercise starts in the 2nd week.
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Energy, Flows and Processes (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Christoph Müller In order to achieve the required 20 credit points for the Focus Specialization Energy, Flows and Processes you need to choose at least 2 core courses (W+) (HS/FS) and at least 2 of the elective courses (HS/FS), according to the presentation of the Focus Specialisation (see ). One course can be selected among the courses offered by D-MAVT (151-…) in the Bachelor and Master programs.)
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Mechatronics and Robotics (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Marco Hutter)
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Electives (In the ‘electives’ subcategory, at least two course units must be successfully completed.)
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Electives (In the ‘electives’ subcategory, at least two course units must be successfully completed.)
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Electives (These courses are particularly recommended, other ETH-courses from the field of Energy Science and Technology at large may be chosen in accordance with your tutor.)
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