International Master of Science Degree Program

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1 International Master of Science Degree Program Sustainable Energy Systems Courses in English

2 International Master of Science Degree Program taught in English at Luleå University of Technology, Sweden Sustainable Energy Systems Lulea University of Technology Sweden Luleå University of Technology Luleå University of Technology (LUT) is the only University of Technology with broad scope in its education and research in Sweden. We conduct research within the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. We provide education in the spheres of engineering, the social sciences, the humanities, teaching, the health sciences, music, media education, and drama. We have about students enrolled and a staff of In addition to the main campus in Luleå, we have campuses in Piteå, Kiruna, Boden and Skellefteå. Sustainable Energy Systems is one of the international master programmes that LUT offers degree programmes taught in English. The programme is open for both Swedish and foreign students with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent academic qualifications. This programme increases the opportunities for foreign students to study at LUT and to obtain a competitive Master's degree of the highest international standards. The duration of the programmes is one and a half years; two terms of course work and one term of final degree project/master's thesis. The courses start in the end of August and finish in the beginning of next June. The programmes are free of charge. However, the number of students accepted to the programme is limited. Description of Master Programme There is an ever-increasing demand for people trained to handle global and local problems related to the energy conversion technologies and systems with consideration of the sustainable development. This master programme, Sustainable Energy Systems, is to provide students with state-of-theart knowledge and education in the field of sustainable energy systems including energy conversion and utilization, renewable energy resources, environmental impacts of energy systems etc. It offers student to learn how to analyse, plan, communicate and manage energy projects to find solutions to these kinds of challenging problems. Course Work The programme comprises two terms (nine months) of course work. All courses carry 5 Swedish credits (1 credit = 1 week equivalent full time study) and apart from several compulsory introduction courses, there are several possibilities to combine courses quite freely.

3 Term I Sustainable energy systems (MTM142) Energy system and engineering (MTM136) Advanced heat and mass transfer (MTM137) Fuels, combustion and gasification technology (MTM135) Indoor climate (MTM133) Simulation of energy processes (MTM144) Term II Energy and environmental management (MTM125) Industrial energy processes (MTM114) Thermal Turbomachinery and Steam Boilers (MTM143) Project I (MTM134) Project II (MTM138, 10 credits) The studies are carried out in the form of seminars, group work and individual projects. Subject to funding availability, a one-week excursion (study tour) either in Sweden or to foreign countries will be also arranged. Final Degree Project/Master's Thesis The third term is devoted to a Final Degree Project/Master's Thesis, which could be carried out in either Sweden or the student's home country. Degree Students who have successfully completed the programme will be awarded the Swedish degree 'Teknologie Magister i (the study major)', translated into English as 'Master of Science in sustainable energy systems Admission requirements Applicants should have an academic background in a relevant discipline or profession. Applicants should be keenly interested in continuing their careers in the field of sustainable energy engineering. Suitable academic backgrounds include Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, and areas of Electrical Engineering relevant to power generation /distribution and energy use. Applicants must hold a B.Sc., B.Eng., or an equivalent degree, in a relevant technical discipline. It is imperative that applicants have a good knowledge of basic engineering sciences, including Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Flow, Mathematics and Numerical Methods. Professional work experience in a relevant field is considered a merit. Since male students are traditionally more numerous in this field of studies, female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. For more information about specific admission requirements, please visit the programme website: Financial aspects While students do not pay any tuition fees at LUT, they must cover all living expenses and insurance costs in Sweden. A small number of scholarships may be available from the Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT), the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) or other organizations in Sweden. For more information on these scholarships, please contact the programme coordinator. Students can also apply for scholarships from the Swedish Institute (more information and application forms can be found on LUT does not offer any kind of scholarships or other financial support to foreign students.

4 Application procedure and deadline All applicants must use the standard application form. The form contains all necessary instructions and can be obtained from the programme coordinator. The completed application form should be sent direct to Ms. Monica Sandström Sustainable Energy Systems LULEÅ UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY University Campus, Porsön SE Luleå Phone: +46 (0) Fax: +46 (0) Since male students are traditionally more numerous on these programmes, female candidates are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications to master's programme is February 15 th at the same year of the program. Please note that the number of students accepted to the programme is limited. Acceptance is based on a selection process which is based the background of students and other requirements by the programme. Admission requirements Further contacts 1. Previous studies A Bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education in science, engineering or other discipline related to the major subject of the Sustainable programme applied to. The main subject of the Bachelor's degree must have been studied in depth for at least 1.5 years and the degree must also include a dissertation corresponding to approximately 10 weeks of fulltime work....or previous engineering studies (in Sweden or abroad) in a discipline relevant to the major subject of the Master's programme applied to, equivalent to at least three years of full-time studies at a Swedish university of technology, towards the Swedish degree 'Civilingenjör'. 2. Language requirements A good knowledge of written and spoken English is required. Applicants must provide proof of their proficiency in English. LUT accepts a TOEFL test score of a minimum of 570 (230 in the computer-based test) or an IELTS score of at least 6.0 (more information on and Luleå University of Technology University Campus, Porsön SE Luleå, Sweden Phone: Fax: +46 (0) Dr. Jan Dahl, Study Director Phone: +46 (0) jan.dahl@mt.luth.se Professor Jinyue Yan Chair of Phone: +46 (0) Fax: +46 (0) ses@mt.luth.se Ms. Monica Sandström, Secretary Phone: +46 (0) Fax: +46 (0) ses@mt.luth.se

5 Program web site: Course Description Sustainable Energy Systems (5 credits) This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the sustainable energy systems. It includes an overview of energy supply and utilization in the world in both developed countries and developing countries. The challenging issues, such as local pollution, sustainable development, global climate changes etc, related to energy systems are introduced and discussed. The state-of-the-art of energy conversion technologies is reviewed. Future sustainable energy systems including renewable energy systems, clean energy production, highly efficient industrial and municipal energy systems, are highlighted in the course. Other issues including the energy policy, reform of energy market, and strategy developments of energy system have also been addressed. This course is also designed for bring an orientation for students to get an overview of the courses designed for their future studies in the international Master program. Energy and Environmental Management (5 credits) The aim of this course is to provide students with management knowledge for their future practice as a manager of energy and environmental projects. It includes principles of environmental and energy management, for example, Environmental and energy assessments of industries Pollution prevention management Quality, safety and health environmental systems (ISO 9000/14000) regulations Energy and environmental audits Cleaner production Energy economics Technology assessment for cleaner production and energy conservation. Energy System and Engineering (project) (5 credits) The objectives of this course are to teach students to have an overview understanding of Functions and importance of the energy systems for industry and society Different types of energy conversion devices and processes Technologies used for these processes. and good understanding of Methods used for planning of energy conversion systems Integration of components/devices into an energy system Simulation tools for predicting and analysing performance of energy systems Features and limitations in different processes for rational use of energy Basis for cost estimation of energy systems. Environmental impacts of energy systems

6 After students finish the course, they will be able to Make simulation and analysis of energy systems Predict process performance for given component performances and process data Make financial comparisons between different options for plant or system design The course is in principle following the PBI-approach (Project Based Indoctrination). The project is designed to illustrate important issues in an energy project. Computer-simulation laboratory is arranged in connection to the tasks in the course project. Simulation of Energy Processes (5 credits) The aim of the course is to give insight in fundamental use of different commercially available software s. Programs concerning energy systems and CFD simulations on separate energy components will be used. The course includes several applied project assignments. For example Studies of Heat and mass transfer problems Components in heat and power plants Fluid dynamic problems in energy applications Advanced Heat and Mass Transfer (5 credits) The aim is to give the student ability to understand fundamentals of heat and mass transfer phenomena. The course includes: Conduction (25%): one dimensional steady state conduction, two dimensional steady state conduction, and transient conduction. Convection (25%): convection boundary layers, laminar and turbulent flow, external flow and internal flow, and free convection. Boiling and condensation (10%): pool boiling, forced convection boiling, laminar and turbulent film condensation. Heat Exchangers (15%): heat exchanger types, log mean temperature, the effectiveness - NTU method. Radiation (20%): radiation intensity, emission, irradiation, radiosity, surface absorption, reflection and transmission, Kirchhoff s law, and radiation exchange between surfaces. Diffusion Mass Transfer (5%): Fick's law of diffusion, conservation of species, and evaporation. Project Work. Thermal Turbomachinery and Steam Boilers (5 credits)

7 The aim of the course is to give an understanding of thermo-hydraulic design problems related to turbomachinery, boilers and other process components in thermal power plants. To give the ability to carry out one-dimensional calculations for compressible flow situations, stage calculations for compressors and turbines as well as heat balance calculations and circulation rate calculations for boilers. One-dimensional compressible flow in nozzles and channels with and without friction and heat transfer are covered as well as shock flow. Elementary cascade and stage theory, flow losses in cascades, radial balance for the flow in compressors and turbines with applications in radial and axial compressors, gas expanders and steam turbines are given. Heat balance calculations for boilers, sizing of heat transfer surfaces and two-phase flow theory is presented with application to circulation rate calculations for steam boilers. The course includes two applied project assignments: 1) Prediction of thrust of an aircraft jet engine. 2) Design calculations for steam boiler Fuels, Combustion and Gasification Technology (5 credits) The aim of this course is to give an overview of the properties of gaseous, liquid and solid fuels, to give ability to perform stochiometric calculations and equilibrium calculations for combustion and gasification reactions, to give an overview of current designs of combustion equipment and their limitations and to give understanding of the mechanisms involved in formation of various pollutants from combustion processes. Topics included: Extraction, refinement and up-grading of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels Gasification and combustion reactions Stochiometry Thermochemistry Chemical equilibrium Equipment used for gasification and combustion Laminar and turbulent flames. Generation of pollutants and possibilities to control this by modification of combustion conditions. Indoor Climate (5 credits) The aim of the course is to give insights into components used in heat and air conditioning systems, to give knowledge how to calculate power and energy demands for buildings and to design systems in order to achieve suitable climate for people. Another objective of the course is to give knowledge about heat

8 recovering in buildings and introduce heat pumps. The course includes applied project assignments. Industrial Energy Processes (5 credits) The aim of the course is to get a basic understanding of different industrial energy processes in paper and pulp industries, integrated steel plants and mining industries. Different process integration tools based on pinch technology, exergy analyses or mathematical programming for optimisation of energy use in industry will be introduced. Energy conversion technology and energy conservation in process industries are studied. Integration with municipal energy systems for district heating and combined heat and power production is also an important part of the course.

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10 Lulea University of Technology SE Lulea, Sweden Phone: Fax: Program Chair Professor Jinyue Yan Room E802 Phone: Study Director Dr. Jan Dahl Room E 818 Phone: jan.dahl@mt.luth.se Study Director assistant Tech.lic. Joakim Lundgren Room E 811 Phone: joakim@mt.luth.se Study Director assistant Tech.lic. Lars Johansson Room E 817 Phone: larsj@mt.luth.se Study Director assistant Tech.lic. Mikael Larsson Room E 815a Phone: mikael.larsson@mt.luth.se Study Director assistant Ph.D student Jenny Lindberg Room E 811 Phone: jenny.lindberg@mt.luth.se Secretary Ms. Monica Sandström Room E815 Phone: +46 (0) ses@mt.luth.se