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GEO4-25277.5 ECTSQ3EnglishMaster

Energy Systems Integration

FaculteitFaculty of Geosciences
NiveauMaster
Studiejaar2026-2027

Beschrijving

Course goals

Please note: the information in the course manual is binding.
 
 
After completion of the course, the student possesses the following knowledge:

  • Energy Systems Integration: Understanding the necessity of blending energy systems for improved efficiency and sustainability.

  • Gas Grids: Exploring the role of natural gas and the transition to hydrogen

  • Electricity Grids: Covering basics such as transmission, distribution, and generation, along with concepts like load flow and grid stability.

  • Design and Operation: Grid planning, maintenance, and standards, while discussing real-time operation and control.

  • Heat Grids: Studying district heating systems, heat sources, and distribution networks, including thermal storage.

  • Multi-Energy Systems: Integrating electricity, heat, and gas systems for enhanced flexibility, with a focus on hybrid energy systems and energy hubs.

  • Energy Storage Technologies: Exploring various storage options, from batteries to pumped hydro and compressed air energy storage.

  • Demand-Side Management: Integrating strategies with renewables, including load shifting and demand response, alongside smart appliances.

  • Sector Coupling: Highlighting the importance of linking different sectors

Content

This course investigates the details of integrated energy systems, focusing on the integration of electricity, heat, and gas grids to meet the evolving needs of modern energy landscapes. Through a series of lectures, discussions, and case studies, students will explore the fundamental concepts, technologies, and challenges associated with energy systems integration. The main content will be:


  1. Needs for Energy Systems Integration: Understand the motivations driving the integration of various energy systems.
  2. Gas Grids: Natural Gas and Hydrogen: Examine the role of natural gas in energy systems and the transition to hydrogen as a clean energy carrier.
  3. Fundamentals of Electricity Grids: Explain key concepts such as load flow, fault analysis, and grid stability essential for effective grid operation.
  4. Heat Grids: Study district heating systems, including heat sources and distribution networks.
  5. Multi-Energy Systems Approach: Integrate electricity, heat, and gas systems to enhance system flexibility and efficiency.
  6. Electricity Storage Technologies: Explore various battery technologies, grid-scale vs. distributed storage, and associated challenges.
  7. Thermal Energy Storage Technologies: Study sensible and latent heat storage technologies.
  8. Hydrogen Storage and Its Applications: Understand different methods of hydrogen storage, its applications as an energy carrier, safety considerations, and emerging technologies.
  9. Demand-Side Management with Renewable Energy Resources: Integrate demand-side management strategies with renewable energy sources to optimize energy consumption.
  10. Sector Coupling: Linking Electricity, Heat, and Gas Grids: Highlight the importance of cross-sectoral coupling in achieving energy system integration goals.

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