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UQU Programs
Mechanical Engineering (Energy)

Energy systems design and opptimaziation

ME4249
3 hours English

Energy systems design and opptimaziation

Energy systems design and optimization
ME4247 Power Plants
3 hours Two requisites
1 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling of Energy Systems / Formulating equations to represent energy systems and characterizing system behavior
2 Energy Markets, Policies, and Technology Synergies / Analyzing interactions between market forces, regulations, and technological innovation in energy systems
3 Future Energy Systems: Visions, Scenarios, and Case Studies / Evaluating emerging paradigms (e.g., renewables integration, smart grids, hydrogen economies)
4 Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) and Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) for Energy Technologies / Quantifying energy, economic, and environmental impacts of new technology adoption
5 Energy Storage Technologies: Design, Integration, and Application / Comparing storage solutions (batteries, thermal, hydrogen) for grid, industrial, and residential processes
6 Pinch Analysis for Heat Recovery and Process Optimization / Step-by-step methodology for designing heat exchanger networks and minimizing energy waste
7 Exergy Analysis: Thermodynamic Efficiency and System Losses / Calculating exergy destruction in energy plants and identifying improvement opportunities
8 Economic Feasibility and Exergoeconomic Analysis / Linking thermodynamics and economics to optimize technology performance and cost-effectiveness
9 Synthesis of Optimal Energy Plant Design and Operation / Developing proposals for integrated energy systems with robust operating strategies
10 Dynamic Modeling of Thermal Systems for Operational Optimization / Building transient models to simulate real-time behavior and optimize control strategies
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Explain the interaction between energy markets, technologies, and their role in shaping energy systems.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, tutorials and independent study assignments
Assessment Methods Homework, Quizzes, Medterm and Exam
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Describe visions for future energy systems, including technological, economic, and societal implications.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, tutorials and independent study assignments
Assessment Methods Homework, Quizzes, Medterm and Exam
1.3 Mapped to: K2

Outline the principles of pinch analysis, exergy analysis, and their applications in energy system optimization.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, tutorials and independent study assignments
Assessment Methods Homework, Quizzes, Medterm and Exam
1.4 Mapped to: K1

Identify energy storage technologies and their integration processes within energy systems.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, tutorials and independent study assignments
Assessment Methods Homework, Quizzes, Medterm and Exam
1.5 Mapped to: K2

Summarize the economic and technical factors influencing energy system design and optimization.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, tutorials and independent study assignments
Assessment Methods Homework, Quizzes, Medterm and Exam
2.1 Mapped to: S2

Formulate mathematical models to characterize energy systems and predict their behavior.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, tutorials and independent study assignments
Assessment Methods Homework, Quizzes, Medterm and Exam
2.2 Mapped to: S1

Evaluate the feasibility, energy savings, and economic consequences of implementing new technologies in energy systems.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, tutorials and independent study assignments
Assessment Methods Homework, Quizzes, Medterm and Exam
2.3 Mapped to: S3

Perform pinch analysis to optimize heat recovery systems and reduce energy waste.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, tutorials and independent study assignments
Assessment Methods Homework, Quizzes, Medterm and Exam
2.4 Mapped to: S3

Conduct exergy analysis of energy plants to assess thermodynamic efficiency and identify improvement opportunities.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, tutorials and independent study assignments
Assessment Methods Homework, Quizzes, Medterm and Exam
2.5 Mapped to: S4

Predict the economic viability of energy projects using cost-benefit analysis and apply exergoeconomic principles to enhance system performance.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, tutorials and independent study assignments
Assessment Methods Homework, Quizzes, Medterm and Exam
2.6 Mapped to: S4

Develop dynamic models of thermal systems to simulate and optimize operational strategies.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, tutorials and independent study assignments
Assessment Methods Homework, Quizzes, Medterm and Exam
2.7 Mapped to: S4

Synthesize proposals for optimal energy plant designs, balancing technical, economic, and environmental factors.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, tutorials and independent study assignments
Assessment Methods Homework, Quizzes, Medterm and Exam
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Advocate for sustainable energy solutions by critically evaluating the environmental and societal impacts of energy technologies.

Teaching Strategy Study presentation and report preparation
Assessment Methods Oral presentation and minor projects.
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Demonstrate ethical responsibility in energy system design by prioritizing resource efficiency, equity, and long-term sustainability.

Teaching Strategy Study presentation and report preparation
Assessment Methods Oral presentation and minor projects.
3.3 Mapped to: V3

Collaborate effectively to integrate diverse perspectives (technical, economic, environmental) into energy system proposals.

Teaching Strategy Study presentation and report preparation
Assessment Methods Oral presentation and minor projects.
Assessment
Weight
Quiz
20%
Midterm exams
20%
Minor project & Presentation
20%
Final exam
40%
Total
100%