Description of themes in connection with specialization courses at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering (EPT). The themes can be chosen after EPT's announcement during the Autumn semester of 2025 by themes at EPT.

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TEP02 - Turbulence and combustion (3,75 SP)

Supervisor: Ivar S. Ertesvåg

Objective: Knowledge and insight in combustion and turbulence as physical phenomena, in methods for analyzing, and the models and tools used for this.

Preferred previous knowledge: Ideal-gas mixtures, chemical reactions, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer as covered by courses in chemistry, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat/mass transfer.

Content: Combustion – chemistry and flow. Laminar flames – premixed and non-premixed. Extinction, ignition. Turbulence and its interaction with chemistry. Turbulent combustion. Mathematical models. Reaction kinetics. Formation of certain species (e.g., pollution). Applications.

TEP04 - Turbomachinery design (3,75 SP)

Lecturer: Lars Eirik Bakken, Ole Gunnar Dahlhaug and Chirag Trivedi

Description

The course objective is to present the design fundamentals and operation of turbines, compressors and pumps. The module is divided into two segments: (1) compressible flow and (2) incompressible flow.

The compressible flow segment covers thermal energy aspects and the compressors, turbo-expanders and gas turbines. Focus is given to design fundamentals, optimization and operational challenges related to variations in operating conditions

The incompressible flow segment covers hydraulic turbines and pumps. Students will work in a group and carry out the numerical modelling of the turbine and the relevant component. The work will include creating three-dimensional geometry, meshing, simulations and post-processing of the data. Turbulence modelling with proper verification and validation is key aspect in this segment.

Specific detail about the contents, workload, reading material, pre-requisite knowledge will be provided during the first lecture of the module. The module will be organized and adjusted according to the need of knowledge in the project and master thesis.

Compulsory assignment

A project report in prescribed format must be delivered before the deadline.

Specific condition

• Premises: TEP4195 Turbomachinery
• This module is designed for students, who aim to write project work and master’s thesis in the field of turbomachinery.
• Student must have registered for TEP4521 - Sustainable Energy Systems, Specialization Project.
• This module must be selected along with the co-module TEP05.

TEP05 - Turbomachinery performance (3,37 SP)

Lecturer

Lars Eirik Bakken, Ole Gunnar Dahlhaug and Chirag Trivedi

Description

The course gives a detailed study of turbomachinery performance and system response. The module is divided into two segments: (1) compressible flow and (2) incompressible flow.

The main subjects for the compressible flow segment are related to system design and analysis, covering both steady state and transient behaviour, i.e. optimization, instabilities, stall and surge behaviour. Digitalization, including digital twin technology is covered utilizing simulation tools: HysysDynamic. A vital part of the subject is related to steady state and transient laboratory tests.

The incompressible flow segment covers the hydraulic turbines and pump. Student will conduct experimental studies on the hydraulic turbines and carry out the performance analysis including calculations related to the hydraulic efficiency, frequency spectra and uncertainty quantification. Student will also learn about the instrumentations, data acquisition and computation of errors.

Specific detail about the contents, workload, reading material, pre-requisite knowledge will be provided during the first lecture of the module. The module will be organized and adjusted according to the need of knowledge in the project and master thesis.

Compulsory assignment

A project report in prescribed format must be delivered before the deadline.

Specific condition

• This module is designed for students, who aim to write project work and master’s thesis in the field of turbomachinery.
• Student must have registered for TEP4521 - Sustainable Energy Systems, Specialization Project.
• This module must be selected along with the co-module TEP04.

TEP07 - Industrial Heat Engineering TE/IP/VE/EBE (3,75 SP)

Supervisor: Erling Næss

Recommended previous knowledge:

• TEP4120 Engineering Thermodynamics 1
• TEP 4130 Heat and Mass Transfer
• TEP 4135 Engineering Fluid Mechanics 1

Description:

Important heat transfer processes in the Norwegian industry are presented, and the heat transfer basis for these processes are further discussed. The following topics are considered: Heat transfer by convection (laminar and turbulent flows), heat transfer in boiling and condensation. Pressure drop in single- and two-phase flows. Mass transfer by convection and diffusion.

Industrial heat transfer equipment will mainly focus on heat exchangers. Different types, their application areas and thermal-hydraulic design methods will be presented. Important operational aspects such as flowinduced vibrations and fouling will be discussed.

Course material: Compendium

Teaching method: Lectures, guided self-study, exercises

Purpose: Establish an understanding of heat and mass transfer in industrial process equipment, and enable
thermal-hydraulic design of heat exchangers.

TEP09 - Refrigeration systems and components IP/VE/EBE (3,75 SP)

Supervisor: Armin Hafner

Recommended previous knowledge: Basic knowledge within thermodynamic and heat pumping processes and systems.

Description: The course will give a detailed insight in refrigeration plants for cooling, freezing and gas processing. This include analysis of main components like compressors, evaporators, condensers and control systems; system solutions and mode of operation; design of main components; and application of environmentally friendly / natural working fluids. Heat exchanger design, compressor types and operation characteristics, and optimization of components and systems are also handled. The course will cover applications within the energy sector (industrial heat pumps), integrated energy systems (supermarkets), food industry (cooling, freezing) and gas industry (liquefied gases). The course will be adapted to the project work of the participating students.

Course material: Compendium and selected publications

Teaching method: Lectures and study groups, practical training.

Purpose: Give the students detailed knowledge about dimensioning, design and operation of refrigeration systems and components

TEP10 - Applied Refrigeration Engineering (3,75 SP)

Supervisor: Ignat Tolstorebrov / Armin Hafner

The lectures will focus on design and use of heat pumping technologies within the food engineering area with the following keywords: properties of food, shelf life of food, cooling, freezing, cold storage, thawing. Modelling of non-stationary heat and mass flow processes. Refrigeration storage: types, design, insulation techniques, arrangements and projecting, dehydrations of goods. System solutions of heat pumping equipment’s in the food industry, energy conservation, energy analysis, cold chain nationally and internationally.

The course will be organized and adjusted according to the needs of knowledge in the project and master thesis.

Purpose: Give the students detailed knowledge about dimensioning, design and operation of refrigeration systems and components.

TEP11 - Dewatering and Drying Engineering (3,75 SP)

Supervisor: Ignat Tolstorebrov

Lecturer: Ignat Tolstorebrov

The lectures will focus on design and use of heat pumping technologies within the food engineering area with directions of conservations focused on dewatering and drying. Keywords in this area are; Properties of food, physical parameters as water activity, sorption isotherms, drying, rehydration, and mechanical properties. Thermal efficiency and energy use in drying and dewatering processes. Fluid bed drying, drying chambers, spray drying, heat pump dryers, freeze drying, evaporation systems.

The course will be organized and adjusted according to the needs of knowledge in the project and master thesis.

Purpose: Give the students detailed knowledge about dimensioning, design and operation of drying and dewatering systems.

TEP21 - Batteriteknikk / Engineering Batteries (3,75 SP)

Supervisors: Odne Stokke Burheim, Steven Boles, Jacob. J. Lamb

The course provides advanced insight into the use and dimensioning of batteries and various tools for diagnosing batteries. The course deals with the structure and chemical structure of batteries and further mechanisms that provide reduced efficiency and reduced life lifetime.
The course also provides advanced insight into battery production, and characteristics that are relevant within this. The course provides insight into the use and dimensioning of battery systems and associated battery management systems (BMS). The course also provides insight into the use of digital tools for machine learning and digital twins that are in use in research, production optimization and similar aspects.
The course will consist of 14 double hours and have a 50 minute oral exam hours written exam. Students will prepare some lectures each for the rest of the group.

The syllabus is based on digital books available through ORIA on NTNU´s intranet and partially handed out digital slides.

• Book, «Engineering energy storage»; Chapters 6 and 7
• Book, “Micro-Optics and Energy” Chapters 3, 11 and 12
• Book, «Energy-Smart buildings», chapters 7 and 8
• Slide Sheet «IBPC Seminar; Fundamental of the battery cell production - Process, products and their interaction », Wolgang Haselrider et al.
• 3 articles on battery manufacturing
• 2 articles on digital twins and machine learning for battery systems

TEP18 - Termo- og fluiddynamikk fordypningsemne/Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Specialization course (7,5 SP)

NB! Same as TEP 4546 (Course - Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Specialization Course) (7,5 SP)

Supervisor: Jonas Moeck

TEP20 - Thermal Energy and Indoor Environment, Specialization Course (7,5 SP)

NB! Same as TEP4535 (Course - Thermal Energy and Indoor Environment, Specialization Course - TEP4535 - NTNU) (7,5 SP)

Supervisor: Natasa Nord, Hans Martin Mathisen, Vojislav Nocakovic, Laurent Georges, Guangyu Cao

The course gives specialization within the next generation of highly efficient thermal energy supply facilities and climatization of buildings and areas that aim to be energy efficient and climate-friendly. The following topics are included:

• Thermal energy planning
• large and small scale district heating and cooling
• thermal energy conversion and storage
• measuring technique (therman systems, ventilation and indoor environment)
• building automation (ICT and IoT)

Only students who write project assignment TEP4530 Energy and Indoor Environment, Specialization Project, have access to this specialization course, because the course will train the students to work on their project assignments.

The course is given as a combination of lectures, seminars, laboratory, and field work as well as guided self-study, or problem- or project-based learning in groups. Lectures are given in English, if there are non-Norwegian speaking students. If the lectures are given in English, the exam will be only given in English. Students are free to answer in Norwegian or English.

The course material consists of different books, scientific papers, and reports. All these will be given at the beginning of the semester via Blackboard.

The course will enable the student to:

• design, operate, and analyze highly efficient facilities for energy supply and climatization of buildings,large and small scale district heating and cooling, and thermal energy storage;
• develop and implement new technology for highly efficient facilities for energy supply and climatization of buildings, large and small scale district heating and cooling, and thermal energy storage.

After completion of the course, the student should be able to apply the knowledge and skills to analyze and select solutions as well as to design next-generation facilities for thermal energy supply and climatization of buildings and areas that aim to be energy efficient and climate-friendly. The student should be able to apply this competence in issues and projects where these topics are included as components or parts of a technological solution.

Exam:

The exam is written and in digital form. Requirement to get admission to the written exam are approved mandatory exercises. The approval of the mandatory exercises can only be transferred from the previous academic year if the program was not significantly changed.

Recommended previous knowledge:

TEP4245 HVAC Engineering or documented equivalent knowledge. It is assumed that those who follow the specialization course TEP4535 also take specialization project TEP4530 - Energy and Indoor Environment, Specialization Project. Further, it is desirable to have attended or have relevant knowledge as from the following course: TEP4260 Heat Pumps for Heating and Cooling of Buildings, TBA4166 Building Performance Simulation, and TEP4315 Indoor Environment and TEP4235 Energy Management in buildings.

TEP22 - Cryogenic Fundamentals (3,75 SP)

Theme no: TEP4506 -> Module - TEP22

Supervisor: Armin Hafner

Premises: TEP4255 - Heat Pumping Processes and Systems

This course requires that you also follow TEP23

This module is organized within the ECC European Course of Cryogenics, which has a limited number of participants (10-12). The commonly organized academic courses in “Cryogenic Fundamentals” [and “Cryogenic Processes” see TEP23] are offered based on an agreement between Technische Universität Dresden (Germany), Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Poland), and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim (Norway).

The course starts typically in Germany in the middle of August. During the first week in Dresden the lectures focus on basics of cryogenics and liquid hydrogen technology. Thereafter, the participants move to Wroclaw. During the second week of the course, the He cryogenics and cryostat technology represents the main topics. The final week takes place in Trondheim, where liquefaction of gasses and coolers are subjects of the course.

The final written examination, based on the course material provided during the lectures, will take place at the end of the third week in Trondheim.

Admission process during end of the spring semester, within TEP4255.

TEP23 - Cryogenic Processes (3,75 SP)

Theme no: TEP4506 -> Module - TEP23

Supervisor: Armin Hafner

Premises: TEP4255 - Heat Pumping Processes and Systems

This course requires that you also follow TEP22

This module is organized within the ECC European Course of Cryogenics, which has a limited number of participants (10-12). The commonly organized academic courses in “Cryogenic Processes” [and “Cryogenic Fundamentals” see TEP22] are offered based on an agreement between Technische Universität Dresden (Germany), Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Poland), and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim (Norway).

The course starts typically in Germany in the middle of August. During the first week in Dresden the lectures focus on basics of cryogenics and liquid hydrogen technology. Thereafter, the participants move to Wroclaw. During the second week of the course, the He cryogenics and cryostat technology represents the main topics. The final week takes place in Trondheim, where liquefaction of gasses and coolers are subjects of the course.

The final written examination, based on the course material provided during the lectures, will take place at the end of the third week in Trondheim.

Admission process during end of the spring semester, within TEP4255.