Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2025 - MSE 453 D100

Hybrid Thermal Electric Microgrids I (3)

Class Number: 6258

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
    Surrey

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    80 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduces hybrid microgrids, including i) hybrid microgrid concepts, modeling and analysis; ii) energy storage and conversion technologies; iii) distributed energy resources; iv) energy policy and politics; v) lean entrepreneurship; and vi) microgrid management, control and stability. This is a co-taught online course with strong practical training components. MSE 453 and MSE 454 are distinct, complementary courses that can be taken in any sequence.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course introduces hybrid microgrids, including i) hybrid microgrid concepts, modeling and analysis; ii) energy storage and conversion technologies; iii) distributed energy resources; iv) energy policy and politics; v) lean entrepreneurship; and vi) microgrid management, control and stability.  This is a co-taught online course with strong practical training components. This is one of two complementary project-oriented courses on hybrid thermal electric microgrids. MSE 453 and MSE 454 are distinct, complementary courses that can be taken in any sequence. Lectures and tutorials will be complemented with invited lectures from experts, site visits of energy facilities, and the direct participation of leading research labs and industry partners. Students are required to complete assignments.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

There is a need for a holistic training that covers engineering as well as business, techno-economical, environmental, social (engagement, awareness, acceptance, participation), and policymaking aspects of emerging sustainable energy grids.
 

Grading

  • assignments 100%

NOTES:

6 Assignments, one on each module topic      100%

REQUIREMENTS:

None

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

None. No supplies needed. Materials, slides, and course notes will be distributed by each module instructor.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.