Energy Systems Engineering: Introduction and Optimization

This lecture introduces the course on energy systems engineering by Prof. François Maréchal. It covers the organization, objectives, and tools of the course, including Overleaf, Virtual machine, Miro, and Mattermost. The lecture discusses the modeling and optimization of energy systems, focusing on topics like energy conversion, efficiency, and engineering of energy systems. It also explores specific systems like the SOFC-gas turbine hybrid system, district heating systems, and smart energy system design. The lecture emphasizes project-based learning, where students work on designing the energy system of an international university campus to minimize environmental impact.