Programme content

Rev. 1.0 - 15 Sep. 2019

 Semester 1 (University of Lorraine) - Total 30 ECTS
Module name Content summary Main learning outcomes
 Basics of Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics,  Master the prerequisites for the advanced courses of the master
Heat & Mass transfers  Master the conservation principles in Mechanical and Chemical
Harmonization  The different operating modes of electric circuits. Engineering
3 ECTS Transformers. Power calculations.  Understand the basics of Electric Circuits, Magnetic circuit and
Electromechanical power conversion principle direct applications in power exchanges.

 Heat and fluid for energy  Master the principles of energy conversion involving fluid and heat
Energy  Chemical and electrochemical processes involved  Master the principles and processes of chemical and
conservation in energy electrochemical energy transformation
processes  Electricity conversion and distribution  Master mechanical energy conversion into electricity and grid
9 ECTS interface
 Renewable energy sources  Master the principles of the key renewable energy resources
 Energy storage  Master the different ways of storing electrical and thermal energy
Key technologies  Interconversion of energy carrier processes  Master the different ways of interconversion processes between
of DES energy carriers
9 ECTS  Be able to implement simplified dynamic models

 Bottom up study of a real life problem (for which  Explore a real-life case and design a usable model
Case based several solutions exist) that include the key  Be capable to have in mind other systemic points: e.g. costs of the
module technologies of DES (RES, storage, carriers technologies, availability of the resources (material), recyclability,
3 ECTS interconversion) social acceptance, …
 Supervised team work
Language, culture French Initiation to the local language and cultural tips
 Critical resources for energy and recyclability
Elective #1  Materials for energy conversion
 Energy transition and territories 2 courses over 4 (3ECTS/course)
6 ECTS
 Economy for energy
 Semester 2 (University of Lorraine) - Total 30 ECTS
Module name Content summary Main learning outcomes
 Sizing and optimizing a local energy network  Be able to formulate and solve the optimization problem of the
 Energy management strategy design of an energy network
Smart and flexible
 Smart energy networks  Be able to implement an energy management strategy in both
energy
centralized and decentralized mode and related control/command
management
issues
 Be able to understand the basis and the specific needs of a
12 ECTS
communication network and the use of the information network
to reach consensus in smart energy grids
Immersive week in University of Liège (Digitalization and Artificial intelligence)
 To discover solutions of an open problem and  Be capable to propose solutions of an open real life problem
mobilize knowledge for practical applications  Be able to design technological solutions, size and optimize with a
Challenge based (technological objects, systems, services). large range of criteria, design a smart energy management
module  To carry out a systemic analysis that takes into strategy.
(First part) account economical, business and societal  Be able to take into account the non-technological issues:
6 ECTS aspects. regulatory, territorial, social, political framework
 Elective lectures (ac. to the challenge topic)  Be able to develop a systemic approach of the design of an energy
 Supervised team work network
 Project management
Breadth courses
 Sustainable collaborative interdisciplinary
(mandatory)
project management
6 ECTS
 System Engineering
 Co-simulation of processes
 Social acceptance of energy projects
 Scientific, social and human context in the
Elective #2 elaboration of energy policies 2 courses over 6 (3ECTS/course)
6 ECTS  Public awareness, education in energy transition
 Life cycle analysis
 Energy and environment: terminological issues
Summer session (1)
 Semester 3 (KTH) – Total 30 ECTS
Specialization track ”Decentralized smart energy systems in a global energy system ”
Module name Content summary Main learning outcomes - LO
 Be able to analyse the function and structure of the global
 Function of energy systems with a strong focus on energy system regarding energy type and industrial and political
Global energy
the relationship between the structure of the structure
markets and
technical systems and their respective economical  Be able to analyse the function and price formation mechanisms
systems in
boundary conditions (pricing, market, etc.), as of energy markets - globally as well as locally
transition
well as the function and transformation of energy  Be able to assess the effect of climate changes on the
6 ECTS
markets. transformation of the energy systems and energy markets

 Project based course (lectures delivered by local  Be able to understand the links between human activities, the
and external experts, practical via computer labs) need for energy services
Energy Data,  Exposure to energy data classification, collection  Be able to understand the mechanics of a national energy
Balances and and projections activities of the International balance.
Projections Energy Agency (IEA), the UN Statistical Division  Master various methodologies used to project future energy
6ECTS (UN Stats) as well as the International Atomic demand.
Energy Agency.  Be able to apply relevant software tools and use the gathered
data for future energy scenario assessment
Challenge based  Follow-up 2nd semester module- LO are similar, and work will be
module - 6 ECTS  Follow-up 2nd semester module- content is similar
oriented according to the specialization track
Language, culture Swedish Initiation to the local language and cultural tips

Breadth courses
Theory and Methodology of Science for Energy Master the theory and methodology of science to prepare for the
(mandatory)
Research development of their Master’s thesis
6 ECTS
 Renewable Energy Technology
 Green Building - Concept, Design, Construction
Elective 3 and Operation 1 course over 3 (6 ECTS/course)
6 ECTS  Energy System Economics, Modelling and
Indicators for Sustainable Energy Development
Challenge based module presentation
 Semester 3 (PoliTo) – 30 ECTS
Specialization track ”Energy-to-X: innovative pathways for energy storage”
Module name Content summary Main learning outcomes
 Description, modelling, analysis of advanced  Be able to design of complex energy systems based on
energy systems based on the integration of thermo-chemical and electro-chemical processes
Polygeneration and
power, thermo-chemical and electro-chemical  Be able to design of power-to-X processes
advanced energy
processes for purposes of energy management  Be able to design of technologies and processes for CO2
systems
and storage. recovery and re-utilization and poly-generation systems.
6 ECTS

 Evolution of the electricity systems, with the on-  Be able to use the correct terminology in addressing the
Smart electricity going transition towards a growing utilization of problems concerning smart grid applications
systems electricity in many applications.  Be able to interpret the problems concerning the introduction
6 ECTS of distributed energy resources in the smart grids

 Follow-up 2nd semester module- LO are similar

Challenge based
Follow-up 2nd semester module- content is similar
module - 6 ECTS

Initiation to the local language and cultural tips

Language, culture Italian

 Be capable to understand the many aspects linked to

Breath courses sustainability and to use the knowledge provided, to analyse
(mandatory) Digital humanities and define the characteristics of new technologies to produce
6 ECTS goods and services oriented towards sustainability.

 Models and scenarios for energy planning

 Advanced materials for energy
Elective 3  Thermal design and optimization 1 courses over 3 (6 ECTS/course)
6 ECTS

Challenge based module presentation

 Semester 3 (UPC) – 32 ECTS
Specialization track ” Thermal Energy Engineering”
Module name Content summary Main learning outcomes
 Techniques for generating heat and cold.  Master advanced methods of numerical simulation analysis
 Methodologies that allow the calculation and of items of equipment (incl. with phase change, transient).
Thermal equipment for
design of thermal systems using softwares  Master the most advanced calculation methods of items of
heat and cold generation
equipment generating heat and cold
5 ECTS
 Comprehensive analysis systems

 Training in the numerical solution of the  Master the basic mathematical formulations of fluid
Computational methods governing equations of fluid dynamics and heat dynamics and heat and mass transfer phenomena.
in thermal energy and mass transfer.  Master the different numerical integration methodologies of
technology the Navier-Stokes equations, the resolution of turbulent
5 ECTS flows based on methods like RANS, LES and DNS.

Turbulence:  Phenomenology of turbulent flows  Master basic knowledge of turbulence and its energy
phenomenology,  Statistical tools for turbulent flows spectrum, statistical treatment of turbulent flows
simulation - 5 ECTS  Basics of modelling turbulence  Be able to model and solve turbulent flows
 Follow-up 2nd semester module- content is  Follow-up 2nd semester module- LO are similar, and work will
Challenge based module
similar be oriented according to the specialization track
- 6 ECTS
Spanish Initiation to the local language and cultural tips
Language, culture
Breadth courses Be able to understand the need for energy and its relationship to
(mandatory) Energy Resources sustainable human development, the transformations from an
5 ECTS "energy source" to its use as "energy service". .
 Intensification on Heat and Mass transfer
Elective 3  Heat Exchanges
 Heat Engines and Combustion 2 courses over 4 (3 ECTS/course)
6 ECTS
 Experimental measurement techniques
Challenge based module presentation