3192 - Scientific Methods in Energy Engineering
Course information
- Title
- Scientific Methods in Energy Engineering
- Course number
- 3192.24
- Academic year
- 2024-2025
- ECTS
- 2.50
- Level
- Bachelor
- Faculties
- Science and Tecnology
- Educations
- BSc in Engineering
- Prerequisites
- Passed at least 120 ECTS in Engineering programme.
- Language of instruction
- The course is taught in Faroese and English.
- Registration
- Students on the seventh semester of Bachelor of Science in Engineering are automatically enrolled.
- Beginning date
- Monday, August 19, 2024
- End date
- Friday, August 30, 2024
Academic content
- Purpose
- The purpose of the course is to equip the students with a thorough understanding of either experimental methods, numerical software, specialized calculation techniques or specific literature relevant to energy engineering. Additionally, to prepare students for the practical and analytical challenges they will encounter in their bachelor’s projects, ensuring they possess the skills necessary to conduct rigorous scientific inquiries and analyses.
- Learning outcomes
- A student who has met the objectives of the course will be able to: • Integrate theoretical knowledge with practical skills to design and execute a project. • Critically evaluate the results of energy engineering experiments and simulations for accuracy and reliability. • Understand and apply ethical guidelines and best practices in the conduct of scientific research. • One or several of the following: • Demonstrate proficiency in using key experimental techniques and equipment to measure and analyze energy systems. • Apply numerical modeling and simulation software to solve complex problems in energy engineering. • Utilize specialized calculation methods to optimize energy systems and processes. • Develop the ability to conduct comprehensive literature searches, critically evaluate scholarly articles, and synthesize existing research findings to support the development of innovative solutions in energy engineering
- Content
- • Case studies demonstrating the application of scientific methods in real-world energy engineering problems. • Considerations and best practices in scientific research within the field of energy engineering. • One or several of the following: • Introduction to fundamental experimental techniques used in energy research, including data collection and analysis • Training in the use if numerical software tools essential for modeling and simulation in energy systems. • Detailed exploration of specific calculation methods e.g. finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and energy system optimization. • Extensive literature search and review within specific topics in energy engineering.
- Learning and teaching approaches
- Lectures and self-study.
Assessment
- Assessment method
- Evaluation of project report.
- Examination (internal/external)
- Internal
- Grading scale
- 7-scale
- Exam date/dates
- The exam will be on the 30th of August, 2024
- Deadline for withdrawal from exam
- Monday, August 19, 2024
Academic responsibility and teachers
- Academic responsibility
- Bárður Joensen
- Teachers