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ME-454: Modelling and optimization of energy systems

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The goal of the lecture is to present and apply techniques for the modelling and the thermo-economic optimisation of industrial process and energy systems. The lecture covers the problem statement, the solving methods for the simulation and the single and multi-objective optimisation problems.

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/modelling-and-optimization-of-energy-systems-ME-454

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/modelling-and-optimization-of-energy-systems-ME-454

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/ME-454

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Lectures in this course (11)

Energy Systems Optimization

Introduces a course on optimizing energy systems using computer-aided decision-making for efficient design and operation.

Energy System Design: Buildings and Needs

Delves into defining energy needs of buildings and optimizing energy efficiency through solving nonlinear equations.

Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Explores optimizing energy use in buildings through solar panels and solving nonlinear equations efficiently.

Key Performance Indicators in Energy Systems

Explores the calculation of key performance indicators for energy systems and the impact of factors like energy consumption and environmental costs.

Energy System Performance Indicators

Discusses key performance indicators for energy systems, emphasizing the importance of considering various factors for evaluating system efficiency and sustainability.

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