Energy Systems

Core Courses

First Year

Semester 1:

1. Solid Mechanics
2. Strength of Materials 1
3. Materials
4. Design
5. Finite Element Method
6. Fundamentals of Energetics
7. Manufacturing Technology 1
8. Electronics
9. Oral and Written Communication

Semester 2:

1. Strength of Materials 2
2. Materials 2
3. Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
4. Numerical Methods for Flow Computation (CFD)
5. Manufacturing Technology 2
6. Dimensional Metrology
7. Electrical Engineering
8. Oral and Written Communication 2

Advanced Topics

The Energy Systems specialization in the Mechanical Engineering field covers advanced topics related to energy production, conversion, optimization, and management, with a focus on energy efficiency and the transition to sustainable solutions. Here is a selection of key topics covered:

1. Energy Production and Conversion

• Advanced thermal systems: internal combustion engines, gas and steam turbines
• Energy conversion: advanced thermodynamic cycles (Brayton, Rankine, Stirling, ORC)
• Hybrid energy production systems (electric/mechanical/thermal)
• Cogeneration and trigeneration: energy efficiency and heat recovery

2. Renewable Energy and Energy Storage

• Integration of renewable energy sources: wind, solar thermal and photovoltaic, biomass
• Energy storage technologies: advanced batteries, hydrogen, thermal storage (PCM, molten salts)
• Microgrids and hybrid energy systems
• Management and optimization of energy flows in buildings and industries

3. Thermal and Aerodynamic Systems

• Design and optimization of advanced heat exchangers
• Building thermal performance and energy efficiency
• Advanced cooling systems: solar air conditioning, cryogenics, absorption cooling
• Marine energy and deep geothermal energy

4. Simulation and Optimization of Energy Systems

• Modeling and simulation of energy systems: CFD, numerical methods
• Artificial intelligence applied to energy management
• Predictive maintenance and monitoring of energy installations
• Optimization of industrial energy systems (heat networks, Smart Grids)

5. Sustainable Mobility and Energy for Transportation

• Hybrid and electric propulsion: electric and hydrogen vehicles
• Aerodynamics and energy consumption reduction in transportation
• Embedded energy systems for aerospace and automotive applications
• Thermal management of batteries and electric motors

6. Energy Transition and Regulations

• Energy policies and standards (ISO 50001, European directives, energy certifications)
• Life cycle analysis and eco-design of energy systems
• Energy markets and integration of renewables into power grids
• Environmental impact and CO₂ emissions reduction