Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2025 - MSE 895 G100

Special Topics III (3)

Hybrid Thermal Electric Microgrids

Class Number: 6279

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

Description

COURSE DETAILS:

This is a 2-semester, project-oriented graduate course with strong practical training components and is the basis for an NSERC CREATE program with the same title. It will be co-taught annually online, by 10 professors from partnering universities, and covers the entire spectrum of sustainable hybrid microgrids research and development, including: Concept of microgrids; Energy storage and conversion technologies; Distributed energy sources, and interfacing; Sustainable energy policy and politics; Microgrid energy management and planning; Microgrid control and stability; Energy conversion and distribution systems in microgrids; Thermal energy grids; Thermal energy storage materials and processes; Sensing and communication systems; Bioenergy production and natural gas network; Entrepreneurial mindsets and developing value propositions; and Market application of HyTEM. The lectures and tutorials will be complemented with invited lectures from (inter)national experts, site visits from leading-edge facilities, and the direct participation of the (inter)national research labs and industry partners.

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. This course is mandatory for all participating graduate students and postdoctoral fellows (PDFs) in Year 1 of the NSERC CREATE HyTEM program.

Grading

  • exams (1st semester exam 30%; 2nd semester exam 30%) 60%
  • assignments and team project 40%

Materials

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.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

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.