EM9105 Energy Resources Management

EM9105 Energy Resources Management

This introductory course provides an overview of energy resources management in the context of sustainable economic development. Topics include energy and human society, energy resources and reserves, supply, distribution, utilization, recovery and conversion, environmental impacts of energy utilization, energy economics and policies.

Course Objective
To provide general understanding on the various sources of energy, their availability, quality and their impact on environment and economic growth in the context of sustainable development (3 Es – Energy Sources, Economic & Environment);
To assess current energy resources, energy demand and human dependence on energy;
To provide an overview on the current trends and situations as well as an overview on the choice of energy use and technologies to address these energy challenges.
Assessment/Grading

Group Project - 15%
Short Quiz - 15% (25 Multiple Choice Questions, Closed Book)
Final Exams - 70% (Closed Book, 2 Compulsory Qs from Sect A & 2 out 3 Qs from Sect B)

Course Outline (12 August – 08 Dec 2014)

Lecture: Tuesday: 3.30 – 5.30 pm, Tutorial: 5.30 - 6.30 pm, Venue: LT16
Lecturer
Week/Date
Content
Tuti Lim (TL)
Aug 12, 14
Introduction to Energy
TL
Aug 19, 14
Energy Resources and Energy - Economic Growth Relationship
TL
Aug 26, 14
Energy & Environment; Tutorial 1
TL
Sep 02, 14
Energy & Environment (continued); Energy Policy & Regulation
TL
Sep 09, 14
Energy Policy & Regulation; Tutorial 2
TL
Sep 16 , 14
Energy Efficiency trends & benchmarking; Tutorial 3
TL
Sep 23, 14
Energy Management: Energy Conversion Technologies
30 Sep – 06 October 2013
Recess
TL
Oct 07, 14
1 hr Quiz; Guest Speaker on Energy Issue (tentative)
TL
Oct 14, 14
Energy Management: Clean Fuels
TL
Oct 21, 14
Energy Management: Renewable Energy 1
TL
Oct 28, 14
Energy Management: Renewable Energy 2; Tutorial 4
TL
Nov 04, 14
Energy Management: Renewable Energy 3; Tutorial 5
TL
Nov 11, 14
Overview