Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
-Understand system level approach to thermal energy storage between Power plants, Industry, Community and building level
-Can prepare fundamental heat and mass balances of thermal energy storages
-Connect the need for thermal energy storage created by both RES-Electricity and RES-Heat
-Compare functioning of different energy storage technologies & materials
-Able to characterize energy storage by technology, temperature, and timescale
-Apply thermal energy storages for a case study
Credits: 5
Schedule: 08.03.2021 - 26.05.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio, Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kari Alanne, Samuel Cross, Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio, Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio
Contact information for the course (valid 01.02.2021-21.12.2112):
Course responsible Teacher: Sam Cross (samuel.cross@aalto.fi)
Course asssitant: Sampson Tetteh (Sampson.tetteh@aalto.fi)
Responsible Professor: Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio (annukka.santasalo@aalto.f)
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This course introduces system level approach to thermal energy storage (TES), considering the fundamentals of TES, and how it can improve the sustainability of energy systems. TES is introduced by assessing the need for its application, including excess heat from industrial and energy sector installations, production and demand mismatch (especially with RES production) and the role of consumer side incentive such as dynamic electricity and heat tariffs. A common approach is taken to all TES technologies emphasizing the importance of temperatures and timescale (seasonal vs short term). The use of TES at different levels is
then assessed as follows:
A. Power plants, Industrial level, including use of DH network for storage
B. Community level e.g. ATES, BTES, CTES, PTES
C. Buildings e.g. Thermal mass, phase change materials, Chemical storage, DSM with HP ground heat storage (rock/soil)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Case studies, Exercises, Project
Applies in this implementation:
The course will be graded so that
Personal tasks max 50 p.
Group tasks max 50 p.
Total points 100 p. (60 p. needed for passing the course)
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Contact hours (12 x 2 h) = 24 h
Excursion = 6 h
Individual assignments and reading = 60 h
Project work = 44 h
Assessment session = 3 h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Reading material provided during the course
Applies in this implementation:
All available on MyCourses pages.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Bachelor-level studies
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
WebOodi
Applies in this implementation:
The course will be organized at Online sessions (link provided at MyCourses).
There is a course excursion organized outdoors at Otaniemi with small groups, more information on this at the course pages. If you are not in Finland, other options will be offered.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
13 Climate Action
FURTHER INFORMATION
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
The course will start on 8th March 2021 and will run at then END of April (though 4th and 5th periods). There is no teaching at Easter Monday nor at exam week at 4th period.
The course has two contact online session on Monday 2-4 pm and Wednesday from 12.15-14 pm.
- Teacher: Alanne Kari
- Teacher: Cross Samuel
- Teacher: Santasalo-Aarnio Annukka
- Teacher: Tetteh Sampson