Sustainable Energy Systems

MSc, 120 cr, 2 years

Programme aim

There is a new scenario in the field of energy, and concerns related to global warming, depletion of fossil fuel resources and security of supply play a major role.

This master’s programme was specially designed to meet the challenges that arise due to substantial changes in the field of energy. Our goal is to turn bachelor’s degree holders into energy engineers who master not only the current energy systems and technologies but also those to come.

Our students are provided with a unique state-of the-art education in the area of advanced energy technologies and systems, delivered by world-leading researchers and lecturers in the field of energy who have very close contact with industry and companies in the energy sector.

Who should apply

In addition to the formal prerequisites, students need to have a strong interest in  the field of energy engineering and sustainability.

Why apply

The development of sustainable energy system solutions is at the top of political agendas all over the world. Major investments in new energy technologies and systems to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions will in all likelihood continue growing over the coming decades. Chalmers has put energy research at the top of its budget list for its strategic research plan.

The programme takes advantage of the university’s close research collaboration with many key players in the energy sector by offering a master’s thesis, study cases and lectures in co-operation with industry. Students develop the proficiency needed to undertake energy engineering tasks that take technical, environmental and financial aspects into account.

Connections

Chalmers has a very strong international position in energy research, with external research funding from industry, the EU and the Swedish Energy Agency in the areas of energy conversion technologies and energy systems analysis and design.

Our world-leading research groups follow various lines

At a process level: Carbon and Capture Storage technologies (such as chemical looping and oxyfuel combustion), process integration, optimization and CO2 mitigation, smart power grids, hybrid vehicles, wind power and indoor environment

From a global energy systems perspective: sustainable development, complex systems, life cycle, ecological risk and environmental assessments, and energy systems modelling and planning.

This state-of-the-art knowledge is extremely valuable for energy engineers, and is also expected to ensure that our students form a strong recruitment pool for our PhD programmes within the field of energy research.

Programme overview

Elective courses

Besides the profile courses, the students can choose freely among several elective courses.

The list shows recommended elective courses within each Profile track, respectively.

Energy systems

• Nanotechnology for Sustainable Energy
• Environmental Policy Instruments
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Sustainable Aspects of Logistics
• Sustainable Power Production and Transportation
• Waste management
• Power Market Management
• Technical Change and the Environment

Heat and power

• Biorefinery
• Compressible flow
• Computional Fluid Dynamics for Engineers
• Advanced Separation Technology
• Sustainable Power Production and Transportation
• Turbomachinery
• Introduction to Nuclear Reactors
• Waste management
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Power Market Management
• Fuel Cells - function and materials
• Gas Turbine Technology
• Multiphase Flow

Chemical & Process Industry

• Nanotechnology for Sustainable Energy
• Biorefinery
• Computional Fluid Dynamics for Engineers
• Advanced Separation Technology
• Sustainable Aspects of Logistics
• Environmental Measurement Techniques
• Waste management
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Fuel Cells - function and materials
• Gas Turbine Technology
• Multiphase Flow

Buildings

• Compressible flow
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Waste management
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Building Technology and Building Services Engineering - Design

Environment

• Environmental Policy Instruments
• Environmental Risk Assessment in Engineering
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Sustainable Aspects of Logistics
• Environmental Measurement Techniques
• Sustainable Power Production and Transportation
• Waste management
• Power Market Management
• Technical Change and the Environment

Detailed programme content in the Student portal, for current students

Specific eligibility

Undergraduate profile
Major in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Automation and Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Mathematics or Energy Engineering

Prerequisites
Engineering thermodynamics, Heat transfer/Thermal engineering, Fluid dynamics, Mathematics (including Linear algebra, Numerical analysis, Mathematical statistics and Multivariable analysis) and basic knowledge in Environmental science/engineering.

English Language Proficiency
There are several ways of proving that you possess the required level of English language proficiency. Most commonly this is done by submitting one of the approved English language tests.

To read more about required minimum test results and other means of certifying fulfillment of the English language proficiency requirement, please visit:
English Language Proficiency

Basic eligibility

All applicants to education on advanced level must meet standard requirements regarding earlier education, called basic eligibility.

Special option - Double Master's Degree

Possible for this programme: Double Master's Degree

Notes

Degree: Master of Science (MSc)
Credits: 120
Duration: 2 years
Application Code:  CTH-39009 

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Information for download

Folder: Sustainable Energy Systems (pdf)