Thermal Energy Conversion and Storage
Thermal Energy Conversion and Storage
The study line Thermal Energy Conversion and Storage provides the student with specialist knowledge both within sustainability and physics with emphasis on engineering thermodynamics. The study line covers the following areas: mechanical energy, sustainable power generation, heat pumps, refrigeration systems, energy storage, power-2-x, bioenergy and sustainable fuels. Moreover, the study line addresses components such as engines, gasifiers, expansion and compression machines, and heat exchangers, as well as energy savings in industry.
The graduate will have both an overall understanding of energy systems and detailed knowledge of the thermal/mechanical area on both plants and components in plants. This enables the graduate to participate in the design of components as well as plants in future energy systems, and to be employed by either public authorities or institutions, or by private energy producers or consultants.
Polytechnic foundation courses (5 ECTS)
The following course is mandatory
| 42500 | Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical Foundation) | 5 | point | January |
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| 42504 | Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical Foundation) | 5 | point | August |
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| 42501 | Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical Foundation) | 5 | point | June |
Students with advanced innovation competences may take one of the following courses as an alternative to 42500/42501/42504:
| 42502 | Facilitating Innovation in Multidisciplinary Teams | 5 | point | January |
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| 42505 | Facilitating Innovation in Multidisciplinary Teams | 5 | point | August |
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| 42503 | Facilitating Innovation in Multidisciplinary Teams | 5 | point | June |
Programme specific courses (55 ECTS)
Innovation course II - mandatory (5 ECTS)
| 41636 | Design for Circular Economy | 5 | point | January |
Core competence courses - mandatory (30 ECTS)
| 28870 | Energy and Sustainability | 5 | point | E7 (Tues 18-22) |
| 41416 | Energy systems - analysis, design and optimization | 10 | point | Spring F5 (Wed 8-17) |
| 41417 | Digitalization of Thermal Energy Technologies – Modelling and Simulation Methods | 5 | point | Autumn E1B (Thurs 13-17) |
| 42015 | Energy Economics | 5 | point | Autumn E3B (Fri 13-17) |
| 46205 | Feasibility studies of energy projects | 5 | point | Autumn E3A (Tues 8-12) |
Choose 20 ECTS among the rest of the programme specific courses:
| 28271 | Thermal gasification and sustainability | 5 | point | June |
| 41320 | Advanced fluid mechanics | 5 | point | Autumn E2B (Thurs 8-12) |
| 41343 | Fuels and emissions from current and future transportation | 5 | point | June |
| 41418 | Green fuels and power-to-x | 5 | point | Spring F3A (Tues 8-12) |
| 41420 | Refrigeration and Heat Pump Technology | 10 | point | Autumn E5 (Wed 8-17) |
| 41464 | Solar Heating Systems | 10 | point | Spring F3 (Tues 8-12, Fri 13-17) |
| 41468 | Sustainable District Heating | 5 | point | Spring F1A (Mon 8-12) |
Elective courses (30 ECTS):
May be taken among all of DTU's MSc courses, including surplus programme specific courses.
Master's thesis
MSc. thesis within the area of the specialization shall be conducted. The project can be completed in collaboration with a relevant company.
Study track responsible
Fredrik Haglind Professor Phone: +45 45254113 fhag@dtu.dk