Overview
Society today faces a range of major challenges, including global warming, climate change, the overexploitation of natural resources and conventional energy sources, population growth in developing countries, the growing demand for refrigeration for comfort and to preserve foods, the concentration of the population in urban areas, and so. These challenges require new strategies and new technologies to develop solutions that allow the continuing social and economic development of our communities around the world with new technologies that are based on clean technologies rather than the burning of fossil fuels.
These challenges and the new technologies that are being developed to deal with them will require professionals expert in energy conversion systems and technologies for intelligent energy networks. Furthermore, it will not be possible to develop an efficient industry and a construction sector able to meet the challenge of applying new concepts of energy consumption to buildings without experts specialising in the latest technologies in energy efficiency and the integration of renewable energies.
The University Master's Degree in Energy Conversion Systems and Technologies provides the training needed to produce researchers and professional who can develop, design and manage energy systems that use renewable energy sources and which are highly integrated into energy networks to ensure maximum efficiency and availability.
For this reason, the tools and knowledge acquired during this master's degree enable graduates to provide solutions to the current challenges in the ambit of energy.
Brochure
Course Modules
The formative structure is divided into the following main modules:
- Modelling and simulation of energy conversion systems.
- Low-Carbon Energy Technologies.
- Modelling of Natural and low GWP fluids.
- Polygeneration in smart grids and buildings.
Programme
In the MSc in Energy Conversion Systems and Technologies you will study integrated energy solutions to address multiple complex problems that concerns our society nowadays: from the recovery of waste energy and the use and integration of renewable energy sources in energy smart grids to its final application in buildings and industrial facilities with low-carbon and cost-effective energy technologies.
This innovative MSc aims to provide graduates with:
- Knowledge of renewable energies technologies and skill to select the most convenient for any particular case.
- Modelling skills and characterization of the energy demand in industrial facilities and buildings.
- Knowledge, sizing and selection ability of HVAC technology systems and equipment.
- Management of energy saving strategies in buildings and energy facilities.
- Processing of experimental data of thermophysical properties of fluids and mixtures for the detailed modelling of energy systems.
- Sizing and integration of energy conversion technologies for the design of efficient systems with low environmental impact.
- Knowledge of current framework and trends in the national and international energy landscape.
Programme structure
A year schedule:
Compulsory Subjects:
| Subjects | Credits(ECTS) | Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly | ||
| Creation, Planning and Management of R+D+I Projects | 4.5 | Online |
| Master's Thesis | 18 | Online or face-to-face |
| First semester | ||
| Determining Thermodynamic Properties and Fluid Transport | 4.5 | Online |
| Advanced Thermodynamic Engineering | 4.5 | Online |
| Renewable Energy Technologies | 4.5 | Online |
| Modelling and Dynamic Simulation of Energy Conversion Systems | 3.0 | Online |
| Second semester | ||
| Polygeneration of Energy and Energy Integration | 4.5 | Online |
| Thermal Energy Conversion Technologies | 4.5 | Online |
| Integrated Laboratory on Energy Conversion Systems | 4.5 | Online or face-to-face |
| Characterization and Modelling of Energy Demand in Buildings | 3 | Online |
Optional subjects:
| Subject | Credits(ECTS) | Learning |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC and Energy Saving in Buildings | 4.5 | Online |
| Renewable Power Systems in Smart Grid | 4.5 | Online |
Teaching
Extensive use of the online resources:
Web conferences, webinars, on-live lectures, Forum discussions, self-evaluation progress tests...and individual support from a member of the teaching staff plus all required material in electronic format.
Assessment
Methods of assessment include online tests, resolution of problems, project work, teamwork skills, case study modelling and experimental activities. Monitoring of student progress is continuous by means of regular communication with the teaching staff.
Facilities
- Multifunctional test bench for characterizing heat pumps, chillers and small capacity thermal engines.
- Experimental facility for studying heat and mass transfer in sorption and desorption processes.
- Laboratory of air-conditioning technologies and techniques of diffusion and control.
- Laboratory of thermophysical properties of fluids.
- Computing laboratory with simulation and optimization tools for buildings and processes.
Entry requirements
Students must be in possession of an Official University Degree achieved in Spain or any State integrated into the European Space of Education, in the following Engineering fields:
Mechanical, Energy, Electrical, Automation, Chemical, Environmental, Industrial Technologies, Physical, Civil, Aerospace, Naval, and other related
The program is taught in English which is an excellent opportunity to reinforce the professional competitiveness of students. In this sense, a minimum proven B2 level is required. Alternatively, if the candidate is not in possession of a certificate, the academic coordinator will arrange an interview to check the level of reading, listening and speaking of the candidate. Optionally, the master thesis can be written in Spanish.
Fellowship opportunities
The Master provides each academic year scholarships to pre-enrolled candidates.
Career opportunities
Graduates in the MSc In Energy conversion Systems and Technologies have excellent career prospects:
- Architecture and energy consultancies.
- A professional engineer in the renewable energy sector.
- Management of energy projects.
- Manager of HVAC Systems.
- Specialist engineer in energy efficiency.
- Researcher in Universities, Research Institutes, Innovation and Development.
| Duration | 60 ECTS |
|---|---|
| Available seats | 20 |
| Modality | Online or online/face-to-face |
| Language | English |
| Timetable | None |
| Course date | October-September |
| Academic coordinator | Dr. Daniel Salavera(ELIMINAR) |
| URV Faculty | Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyeria Química (URV) |
Main points:
- Official University Master's Degree.
- A modular and flexible course for graduates and professionals.
- Renewable Energy/ Energy Smart Grids/ Low-Carbon Technologies/ Near Zero Energy Buildings.
- Design, development and management of sustainable energy networks.
- Energy transition and Climate change targets.
- 2 modalities: 100 % on-line or (85%) on-line & face-to-face (15%).
- Full-time (1 year) or Partial time (2-3 years) dedication.
In collaboration with:
- Universitat de Málaga.
- Universitat de Cádiz.
- Universitat Jaume I de Castelló.
- IREC
More information:
Contact:
E-mail:
masters.scs@urv.cat
daniel.salavera@urv.cat
Tel: +34 977 559 665