Smart Distributed Energy Systems (BENV0144)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of the Built Environment
Teaching department: Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is compulsory for students taking MSc Smart Energy and the Built Environment only.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Distributed energy systems are expected to play a strong role in the future smart energy system. This module builds on the Fundamentals of Smart Energy and the Built Environment module to focus on active energy demand technologies in the built environment, the potential for flexibility in their operation, and renewable energy technologies. It introduces the physical concepts underpinning these technologies, their interaction with the built form, how they may be controlled as part of a smart energy system, and the policies and market drivers for this transition to the way in which we consume and produce energy. Technologies include:鈥€�

Heating, cooling and a transition to low carbon heating: gas boilers, hydrogen boilers, combined heat and power, heat pumps, district heating and air conditioning.

Appliances and lighting.

Renewable energy generation and storage associated with the built environment 鈥� photovoltaics (PV), solar thermal, battery storage.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 33
Module leader: Professor Cliff Elwell
Who to contact for more information: bseer-studentqueries@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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