Energy Systems Engineering

This lecture introduces advanced energetics and energy systems engineering, focusing on methods for making informed decisions in designing process and energy systems. The instructor, a chemical engineer experienced in analyzing energy usage, explains the course structure and the importance of computational thinking. Students will learn to analyze, generate, interpret, and report data using professional software, with a project-based approach. The lecture emphasizes the role of the industry in energy consumption, efficiency improvement, waste management, and industrial symbiosis, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for reducing emissions and increasing production while addressing climate change.

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