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Innovative Curriculum on Sustainable Energy Master of Mechanical Engineering Major: Applied Energy

SWEDEN Lund University Royal Institute of Technology Malmo University Boras University GREECE LEBANON University of the AEGEAN American University of Beirut Lebanese University Beirut Arab University

UNITED NATIONS MAIN THREATS TO THE PLANET: • FOOD • WATER • BIODIVERSITY • POPULATION • CLIMATE CHANGE ENERGY

Applied Energy Program Main dimensions • EDUCATION • RESEARCH • TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

Main dimensions of SUSTAINABILITY • TECHNOLOGICAL • ECONOMICAL • ENVIRONMENTAL • SOCIAL

ENERGY CYCLE CONVERSION RESOURCES CARRIER USES TECHNOLOGY HYDROCARBONS HEAT BUILDINGS EXTRACTION ELECTRICITY RENEWABLES SOLAR INDUSTRY WIND BIOMASS/WASTE TRANSPORT HYDRO CONSERVATION EFFICIENCY FUEL/TECHNOLOGY SUBSTITUTION ENVIRONMENTAL PRESSURES

EDUCATION/RESEARCH/TECHNOLOGY • MAIN DIMENSIONS – BUILDING SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY – WIND ENERGY UTILISATION – SOLAR ENERGY UTILISATION – WASTE UTILISATION • FRAMEWORK OF ANALYSIS – ESTIMATION OF POTENTIAL – DESIGN OF SYSTEM ‐ DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY – INSTALLATION AND OPERATION – OVERALL ASSESSMENT • ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS • LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS OF SCENARIOS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

APPLIED ENERGY Program • SWEDEN – Lund University – Dept of Building Physics – Royal Institute of Technology – Malmo University ‐ expertise – Boras University ‐ expertise • Greece – University of the Aegean ‐ Dept of Environment

Dept. of Building Physics Main research fields : • Energy conservation in buildings, air tightness, solar energy • Moisture design , risk analyses and relative humidity of the indoor air • Heat and mass transfer, numerical modelling. Computer programs • Ventilation and optimization of Indoor Climate Systems by LCC ‐ Analyses

Sweden Targets • 2006 June – The Swedish Parliament’s decision – The use of energy in dwellings and premises shall be reduced by 20% to the year 2020 – By 50% in year 2050 • 2009 – Energy declarations of buildings

Energy efficient buildings - strategy • Minimize energy losses • Maximize the share of renewable energy

Solar heating • Exemple – Eksta bostads AB, Kungsbacka • 1300 dwellings – 60% biomass, 30% solar heat (7000 m 2 solar collectors)

Solar heat – solar collectors Solar heat 400 ‐ 650 kWh/m 2 , year Irradiation at 40 degree tilt towards south in the south of Sweden: 1150 kWh/m 2 , year

KTH : research and education to benefit people/business/industry • Upper management, business developers • Human Resources/ KTH BLI management recruiters • Younger alumni • Older alumni • Financiers of innovations other schools at KTH development

Driving forces

Training/Education for Professionals Courses for professional Board STH € groups SCI ICT Pharma € KTH Education AB ITM € CSE Consultancy companies € € CSC BIO Engineering € industry ABE EE Resources Project Management Customers

ENERGY MANAGEMENT LABORATORY Research areas: • Analysis of Energy Systems • Renewable Energy: Potential, Technology, Design. • Energy Policy and Planning • Energy Economics: Cointegration Analysis • Social characteristics of energy systems

Solar and Wind Energy in Greece • Demonstration projects • Low interest loans and tax credits WIND : 2% of revenues go to the local communities • • SOLAR THERMAL • > 3.000.000 square metres • > 25% penetration level (small) 35% of Solar Systems are exported • • Collector : Area 2,4 square metres / Storage 150 Lt / Cost : 1000 EU Solar energy utilised: 600 kWh/m 2 yr • payback period: 4 ‐ 6 years Standards and codes of practice

Environmental protection and the EU’s Kyoto obligations European Commission: Directives in force for energy efficiency measures • Areas with significant potential for energy savings: • End ‐ use Efficiency & Energy Services • Energy Efficiency in Buildings • Eco ‐ design of Energy ‐ Using Products • Energy Labelling of Domestic Appliances • Combined Heat and Power (Cogeneration)

Evolution of the Power System

TODAY : CENTRAL POWER GENERATION SYSTEM

TOMORROW : DISTRIBUTED GENERATION OF ELECTRICITY

CONTINUING SUPPORT • IDEAS • PROJECTS • COLLABORATION • MOBILITY – STUDENTS – ACADEMIC STAFF

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