At the Division of Energy Technology we are carrying out research and teaching in energy technology and energy systems. We are giving courses in basic energy technology, energy conversion, combustion technology and energy systems. We are also taking part in a new master programme in sustainable energy systems starting in fall 2007. Our courses are especially aimed at students with a mechanical or chemical engineering background but participation by interested students with a different but suitable background is welcomed.

The Division of Energy Technology has a long experience of research in the areas of energy conversion and energy systems. The research is divided in the areas energy conversion, sustainable energy systems and energy systems technology. The research covers combustion, carbon dioxide capture and energy system analysis. The research aims at contributing to find ways of decreasing the environmental impact caused by energy conversion and use. The division is participating in a number of national and international research projects.

The research is characterised by the combination of projects at a system level and studies of energy conversion processes. Ongoing research projects embraces global and european energy systems modeling as well as analysis of combustion processes. Examples of projects are:

• Analysis of the European energy system under different assumptions of carbon emission constraints.
• Combustion of bio fuels in fluidised beds.
• CO2-free chemical loping combustion.
• Co-combustion of different fuels.
• The possible future role of bio fuel gasification.