ENSY 1000U – Introduction to Energy Systems

Introduction to energy sources, carriers, conversion technologies and services, including: conventional fuels, renewable energy sources, conventional and state-of-the-art electricity generating technologies, traditional and emerging vehicles and modes of transportation. The concept of sustainability and its dependence on energy; local, regional and global perspectives; trends in energy systems and related public policies. The need for integrated energy systems. Introduction to tools and methods for techno-economic and environmental assessment of energy systems, and why such assessments are important.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3