Course detail

Energy System Modeling

FSI-9MESAcad. year: 2021/2022

The course is focused on computational models of energy systems and models of individual problems and phenomena occurring in these systems. The course does not focus on mastering specific simulation tools, but it is aimed at developing critical thinking and other abilities and skills needed to create and use computational models of real-life systems and problems.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Pavel Charvát, Ph.D.

Department

Energy Institute (EÚ)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will learn critical and methodical approaches to creating and using models of energy systems.

Prerequisites

Practical knowledge of mathematics, physics, thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics. Computer skills.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course has a form of lectures, self-study, consultations and project assignments. The project assignments aim at computational modeling of energy systems or phenomena that are the subject of students’ dissertations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Students need to complete individual energy system modeling projects approved by the teacher. The students are encouraged to choose the topics of their projects with regard to the topics of their dissertations.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Development of students' abilities for independent creation and use of computational models of energy systems. The main emphasis is on the ability to appropriately formulate the problem and to propose (use) a computational model apt for achieving the desired results.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at the lectures is not obligatory. Completion of the project assignment is obligatory.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Vhodnou literaturu doporučí vyučující s ohledem na konkrétní zadání projektu. Appropriate literature will be recommended by the teacher with regard to the specific project assignment.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme D-ENE-P Doctoral 1 year of study, winter semester, recommended course
  • Programme D-ENE-K Doctoral 1 year of study, winter semester, recommended course

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

20 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Pavel Charvát, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Formulation of the modeled problems. Reasons for and appropriateness of using computational modeling. Model creation methodology. Adequacy (detail) of the model with respect to the desired results. Computational complexity of models. Mathematical complexity of models. Implementation methods. Integration of models with computational tools. Approaches to model formulation. Energy balance methods. Discretization and numerical methods. Direct and iterative solutions. Input and output data. Uncertainty of input data. Initial and boundary conditions. Processing and interpretation of modeling results. Parametric studies. Proposal and analysis of various scenarios. Model verification and validation. Discrepancies between simulation and experimental results. Utilization of computational models for optimization of energy systems.