Course Content
The objective of the consecutive Master’s degree course in sustainable energy systems is to provide a further qualification based on scientific understanding and methods at a high level. The course seeks to provide knowledge of energy generation, how to save it and distribute it from stationary plants, and all this from conceptual design to implementation.Of particular importance here is the further development of conventional energy systems (power plant engineering, combined heat and power [CHP]) as well as the production of renewable energies out in the field
- Wind and solar energy
- Biomass, waste to energy
- Hydrogen Technology
- Hydropower
- Geothermy
The course consists of a split with two main profiles of content: 1. System engineers This course consists of the processing and evaluation of complex relationships starting from problem identification to planning steps for the realisation of solutions to the operation of plants and systems, as well as studying the whole life cycle of the energy source to the end user.
The candidates must demonstrate the following key competencies in particular:
- Structured analysis of energy demand situations
- Be able to combine various energy generation technologies to find system solutions
- To describe and select suitable components
- To evaluate systems dependent on their economic and ecological criteria, as well as on the basis of their sustainability indicators
- Ability to organise the planning of the steps to realising objectives
- To plan and implement operation management
- To execute projects in an international environment and with foreign partners
2. Specialist engineers This course looks at the planning, conception and realisation of energy systems, or the components dealt with by the manufacturers / providers.
The candidates must demonstrate the following key competencies in particular:
- Structured analyses of system solutions with regard to the scope of supply and service specific to providers,
- different combinations of energy systems components and equipment assemblies for technical solutions to specific applications,
- Detailed planning and design of individual cases,
- Assessment and further development of components, systems and services on the basis of technical, economic and ecological criteria as well as sustainability indicators,
- Organisation of the planning and implementation steps from the manufacturers’ side,
- The design and execution of project workflow management both internal and external,
- The implementation of projects in countries abroad with foreign partners.
Students amass comprehensive practical experience through the working of the applied exercises they have chosen. Both the project module and the Master’s thesis are a part of the current research project.