SYLLABUS

Energy and Environment MJ2413 (6 hp) Fall 2012 Course Leader & Examiner: Prof. Mark Howells Mark.howells@energy.kth.se Teaching Assistant: Dayo adegbaiye.dayo@desa.kth.se

Introduction
Perhaps no other anthropogenic activity has such an impact on the environment than the energy sector. The origins of this development can be traced to the industrial revolution, which featured the largescale exploitation of coal for powering heavily polluting and relatively inefficient steam engines. This was later followed by massive electrification, again mostly via coal but also including hydropower and its huge effects (positive and negative) on waterways and the landscape. After World War II mobility came into focus with the exponential rise in number of passenger vehicles and accompanying greenhouse gas emissions. Today global energy demand continues to rise even as traditional sources of primary energy (namely oil) are more expensive than ever. At the same time developing countries exhibit a huge spread in terms of energy use. Their demands are growing quickly, yet over a billion people do not even have access to electricity. Decades of environmental concerns culminated in the Kyoto Protocol and the unprecedented worldwide interest in its follow up and concerns about global sustainability. Of course this very brief description only provides limited perspectives of the development of the energy sector. In fact inexpensive and ubiquitous energy sources have created a huge rise in standard of living, benefitting billions, and it is paramount that society finds way to ensure energy availability and sustainability for all future generations.

Course objective and scope

The topic energy and environment can embody either broad or focused themes, and the objective of this course is to give participants relevant experience in both areas of energy and environment. An overview is given of the impacts of large-scale energy conversion on the environment, including issues like acid rain, ozone layer depletion, and greenhouse gas emissions. Concepts related to environmental management tools are provided via tools like environmental impact assessment, life cycle analysis, and material flow analysis. Technical mitigation methods along with alternatives related to renewable energy sources and energy efficiency are covered. Policy frameworks in the EU and internationally are presented, and use of economic analysis tools are also included.

Target groups
This course is mandatory for all students in the SEE Program (TSUEM), ISEE Program (TIEEM), and ME3 Program (TEEEM). It is a required or recommended course for a number of Swedish MSc (civilingenjr) program, and is a popular course among exchange students in Mechanical Engineering and other disciplines. This course is a prerequisite for those who are planning to take MJ2473 Energy Policies.

Course structure
The course is designed with lectures/seminars, lab exercises and a group exercise. Lectures are given by a variety of experts in the respective field and present the essential elements of a particular topic and

also provide a framework for further in-depth study via a group project. A lab exercise using an energyeconomic-environment (3E) assessment (LEAP) is included.

Learning outcomes
Upon successfully completing this course the student should be able to: Describe from an overall perspective the major energy conversion processes, their accompanying resource requirements, and impacts on air, water, soil, wildlife, and humans, drawing distinctions between applications in industrialized nations and developing countries. Demonstrate clear engineering understanding of selected topics, including the ability to quantify key parameters via mathematical formulations like energy balances (see course schedule for more information). Present a first-order environmental impact statement and life cycle analysis for an energyintensive industrial system. List major EU and international policy initiatives and related legislative and implementation instruments. Perform a basic scenario analysis with an energy forecasting tool (LEAP). Conduct major environmental studies embodying the concepts and tools listed above and including the assimilation of relevant technical, financial, and social aspects.

Examination
Activity Written Exam (TENA) Group Project (PROA) Credits 3 hp Requirements This tests knowledge of subjects presented at lectures. Students should therefore attend all the lectures and study lecture notes and reference materials. Includes 2-page project proposal, written report (draft and final versions), 2-page peer assessment of another groups report, and oral presentation. Details will be posted in Bilda. Grading Scale One grade assigned individual. One grade assigned group. (A-F) per (A-F) per

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Final grades ranging from A-F will be assigned individually based on the weighted contribution of the above. Besides this satisfactory completion of LEAP Exercise is mandatory to pass this course.

Other
All assignments must be uploaded to Bilda by the stated deadlines. Assignments will not be accepted by e-mail or other means. Students who do not submit a project proposal by the deadline will be considered inactive and will not be allowed to continue in this course. In this case re-enrollment can be considered for Fall 2013 at the earliest, whereupon the entire course must be repeated. Late submission of project report (draft or final versions) or peer review will result in a deduction of one letter grade per week after the respective deadline. The first week is counted immediately after the deadline lapses; e.g. missing a deadline by one minute will result in a one letter grade deduction, missing a deadline by seven days plus one minute will result in a two letter grade deduction, etc. Report grades are final, i.e. it is not possible to submit a new report in order to improve your grade on the report. A re-exam will be held at the end of the 2012-2013 academic year.