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Energy Systems and Power Engineering
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:20
Abstract
Introductory first course in energy conversion and power (power plant and nuclear engineering, turbomachinery, propulsion, etc.) and preparation for specialization in these areas. The course provides an overall view of the energy and power field, some of the basics, and an appreciation of the global problems in these fields.
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 power generation and solar photovoltaics. Hydrogen as energy carrier. Fuel cells: characteristics, fuel reforming and combined cycles. Nuclear power plant technology.
Resources
Lecture Notes
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General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Energy Systems and Power Engineering |
|
2 h weekly |
| exercise | Energy Systems and Power Engineering |
|
2 h weekly |