Lecture 1 - Introduction to Energy Engineering
Lecture 1 - Introduction to Energy Engineering
ENERGY
ENGINEERING
1st Semester, S.Y 2024-2025
INSTRUCTOR:
ROCYLE MAE L. CANLAS
Course Description:
• This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field
of energy engineering, covering the fundamental principles,
technologies, and systems involved in energy generation,
conversion, and utilization. Topics include conventional energy
sources (fossil fuels, nuclear), renewable energy technologies
(solar, wind, hydro, biomass), energy efficiency, and the
environmental impacts of energy systems. The course
emphasizes the technical, economic, and environmental aspects
of energy production and consumption, preparing students to
address the challenges of sustainable energy.
✓ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
▪ Mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions
✓ SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
▪ Ensuring energy security and sustainable resource management.
✓ Energy Storage
▪ Batteries, pumped hydro, and thermal storage systems
✓ Energy Efficiency
▪ Building design, industrial processes, and transportation
✓ Economic Viability
▪ Reducing costs while maintaining energy access
✓ Technological Advancements
▪ Innovating to meet future energy needs
✓ Roles
▪ Energy analyst
▪ Power systems engineer
▪ Renewable energy engineer
▪ Energy manager