Principles and Applications of Energy Technology - Advanced ...

Syllabus and ReadingsGeneral CommentThe classes will follow the syllabus below quite closely, with the following caveats. Depending on classinterest and level of discussion some topics may take slightly longer or shorter than suggested by thesimple to 1 to 12 numbering. In particular wind and solar are both closer to about 1.5 to 2 classes each[where each class is assumed to be 2 hrs and 45 minutes with a few brief breaks], which is offset in part inthe syllabus with some other topics occupying less than a class (e.g. which applies to both carbon captureand sequestration (CCS) and electricity storage). Conventional generation, which includes coal, nuclearand natural gas generation, and includes discussions of real and idealized “heat engines” covers about 2classes (and possibly a little more) as indicated by (6&7).1: Introduction and Energy Supply and Demand: United States and WorldwideThis part of the course provides an overview of the topics and major issues to be addressed in the course,as well as a discussion of course mechanics and a brief introduction to the related reading materials. Theclass will then review energy supply and consumption from both a U.S. and international perspective,with a view to framing some of the major environmental challenges, especially associated withcontrolling future carbon emissions, and the likely need for a portfolio approach to reduce emissions.The class will also cover energy conversion units and a review of some of the fundamental scientificprinciples associated with energy, such as energy conservation.Pacala S. and Socolow, R. “Stabilization Wedges: Solving the Climate Problems for the Next 50 yearswith Current Technology” Science, 305, August 2004. 4Energy Information Administration, International Energy Outlook 2011 – presentation.http://www.eia.gov/pressroom/presentations/howard_09192011.pdfHoldren, John P., “The Energy Innovation Imperative: Addressing Oil Dependence, Climate Changeand Other 21 st Century Challenges”, Innovations, MIT Press, Spring 2006. (Optional)http://www.mitpressjournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1162/itgg.2006.1.2.3Energy Science (Andrews and Jelley (2007)). Chapter 1 - Introduction: Sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4. 52: Climate Change: Introduction to the Science and Framing of the Economics andPolicy ChoicesAn overview of what climate change means from both a science and policy perspective. Specifically, itwill cover what is known and what is uncertain about climate change and how it relates to anthropogenicemissions. Much of the rest of the course will discuss various energy technologies, the implementationand operation of which may have a significant impact on mitigating future green house gas (GHG)4 Initially it will be sufficient to skim through this paper, and read it more deeply as we go through the course.5 The specific sections to be read from Chapters in Energy Science: Andrews and Jelley (2007) will be specifiedin class several weeks ahead of their use. The readings for the first four classes are included above. Thesections (e.g., 2.1, 2.2 (and so on )sometimes include more technical “derivation” boxes (in blue); thesederivations are not required reading or part of the course, unless explicitly noted. Sections are usually quiteshort typically ranging from half a page to 2 pages in lengthDRAFT, August 23 rd 2012 (original version January 11, 2010, and previously updated August 24, 2010 andMay 20 , 2011, and January 6, 2012). Based in part with modifications on course instructor developed forEnvironmental Challenges for Energy Technology and Policy (Original syllabus drafted September 1 st 2008,updated August 15 th 2009)