Department of Engineering
Dean:Dr. Ármann Gylfason
Email:ru@ru.is
Website:http://www.ru.is/tvd
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MSc in Sustainable Energy Science - Iceland School of Energy
Semesters:4
Years:2
ETCS:120
About majorMSc í orkuvísindum er nám hannað fyrir nemendur með ólíkan bakgrunn, t.d. viðskiptafræði, raunvísindi eða félagsvísindi sem hafa áhuga á að skilja samspil tækni, hagfræði og stefnumótunar á sviði endurnýjanlegrar orku.
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Vorönn/Spring 2024
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SemesterSpring 2024
Level of course5. Second cycle, intermediate
Type of courseElective
PrerequisitesAI BUÞ1003, Force Systems and Statics
ScheduleTaught every day for 3 weeks.
Lecturer
William Scott Harvey
Content
Thermodynamics, plant layout, operating principles of turbomachinery and major power plant equipment.
Learning outcome - Objectives
Upon completion of the course students should have the ability to:
  • Structure a feasibility study
  • Describe and construct the major conceptual drawings for a power project
  • Evaluate technical and economic considerations for major equipment and projects
  • Assess the major factors affecting technical performance of a thermal power plant
  • Assess the major factors affecting financial performance of a power project
  • Identify basic construction and maintenance safety practices
Course assessment
Defined in Canvas.
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Teaching and learning activities
Lectures, independent readings and joint project work.
Language of instructionEnglish
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