| 18. Systems Engineering for the Energy Transition | |
|---|---|
Offered by | IE&IS, CE&C, ME, EE and BE |
Available in timeslot | C or D |
Target student major | All majors |
Preferred entrance knowledge / skills | An active interest in energy, and some prior knowledge on the topic |
Student capacity | 160 |
Group size | 6 |
Contact person | Arjan Kirkels, A.F.Kirkels@tue.nl |
Project description
Energy is crucial in our daily lives and for our well-being: it drives all societal activities and serves many goals. The current energy system is in transition towards carbon neutrality. Changes include implementing renewables (wind, solar), new energy carriers (biofuels, hydrogen), increasing transportation and storage capacity (grids, batteries), applying new conversion technologies (heat pumps, fuel cells), and adapting final demand. However, it also requires changes in perceptions, rules, regulations, and business models. The diversity of goals and technologies can be confusing. What are the best configurations? What is the value and impact of these configurations? In this challenge, you will address these questions by 1) applying a socio-technical system perspective, 2) exploring the technological possibility space, and 3) applying Systems Engineering to design systems that work. Multiple topics from different domains will be offered, e.g., Built Environment, Electricity Grids, Industry, new energy carriers, etc.
