Course: Elements of Energy Infrastructure credits: 5

Course code
ELVB25EEI
Name
Elements of Energy Infrastructure
Study year
2025-2026
ECTS credits
5
Language
English
Coordinator
P. Noordhuis
Modes of delivery
  • Project-based learning
Assessments
  • Elements of Energy Infrastructure - Written, organised by STAD examinations

Learning outcomes

Design 
The starting professional considers various solutions in order to arrive at a detailed and well-founded (electro)technical product/service/process based on the program of requirements, using appropriate design methods and taking social interests and engineering standards into account. 

Definition 
The starting professional uniformly maps out a problem or customer need, places it in the right context, consults relevant sources and converts this into an objective, problem definition and electrotechnical requirements. 

Content

In this module, components within the energy infrastructure are studied in-depth, with their potential applications. 

Professional Products 

  • Energy-technical specifications of a (sub)product – The technical characteristics and performance requirements related to the energy use, energy transfer, or energy generation of the product or component. This includes, for example, parameters such as power, efficiency, voltage, current, frequency, thermal properties, and compatibility with energy sources or systems. 
    In this module: Reading and setting up component specifications for elements of the energy infrastructure 

Skills 

  • Selection of power components – The process of choosing suitable electrical and electronic components, such as transformers, power electronics (IGBTs, MOSFETs), switches, and capacitors, based on requirements such as power, voltage, amperage, efficiency, thermal management, and reliability within an energy or power system. 
  • Selection of components for energy infrastructure – The process of choosing suitable electrical and mechanical components, such as transformers, switches, cables, inverters, and protection systems, based on technical requirements, capacity, reliability, durability, and regulatory compliance, in order to guarantee a stable and efficient energy system. 

Knowledge 

  • Components of energy systems – The parts that work together to generate, convert, transport, distribute and consume energy. This includes energy sources (such as solar panels and wind turbines), converters (such as inverters and current and power transformers), storage (such as batteries), distribution networks (such as HV/LV cables and (HV) switches and fuses) and end-user equipment.

Included in programme(s)

School(s)

  • Institute of Engineering
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