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ME-409: Energy conversion and renewable energy

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This course presents an overview of (i) the current energy system and uses (ii) the main principles of conventional and renewable energy technologies and (iii) the most important parameters that define their efficiency, costs and environmental impacts.

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Tuong-Van Nguyen

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/energy-conversion-and-renewable-energy-ME-409

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http://go.epfl.ch/ME-409

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Summary

Lectures

Instructor

Tuong-Van Nguyen

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/energy-conversion-and-renewable-energy-ME-409

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/ME-409

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Lectures in this course (94)

Introduction: Energy Conversion and Units Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Introduces energy conversion, physical units, scales, examples, and nature's contributions.

A Carbon-Based Energy System: Energy Conversion and Renewable Energy Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers the significance of energy in society, human energy needs, nature's gift of energy, and challenges in managing fossil-based energy systems.

Energy System Modelling: Overview and Optimization Problems Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers energy system modelling, optimization, scenarios, predictions, complexities, and controversies in energy models.

Energy System Modelling: Model Goals Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores energy system modelling objectives, challenges, and cost-optimal infrastructure for achieving net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.

Energy System Modelling: Mathematical Formulation Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Discusses the mathematical formulation of cost-optimal energy system modelling.

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