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Asian Institute of TechnologySchool of Environment, Resources and Development

ED72.12 Energy Statistics and Energy Demand Forecasting 3(2-3) Semester: January

Rationale: Comprehensive knowledge of the overall energy system, which covers both commercial and traditional energy sources, from primary production to transformation and end-uses is indispensable for energy planners/economists. Similarly, energy demand analysis and forecasting constitute basic elements of energy planning and policy formulation. The course aims at providing training on energy accounting frameworks, equipping students with statistical data analysis skills and providing an in-depth understanding of the energy demand analysis and forecasting methodologies.

Catalog Description: Definition and measurements of energy stocks and flows; structure and format of the various types of energy balances; sectoral accounting of energy consumption by the major energy consuming sectors; accounting and assembling of traditional energy;. Basic econometric methods, Methodology for demand analysis, Econometric energy demand forecasting, Time series models, End-use approach for demand forecasting.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Course Outline:

I Energy Flows in the Economy - Basic Concepts, Measurements and Main Issues 1. Need for energy data2. Classification of Energy by Sources and use 3. Features of energy statistics 4. Major Energy Flows, 5. Boundary problem, Problems of Measurements, Usual Conventions

II Energy Accounting Framework 1. Energy Commodity Account 2. Overall Energy Balance: Structure, Format and Conventions3. Alternative approaches for energy accounting4. Sectoral energy accounting5. Traditional Energy Accounting6. Issues in energy accounting

III Overview of Basic Econometric Methods 1. The 2-variable Regression Model2. The Multiple Regression Model3. Tests of Regression Coefficients and Regression Equation4. Heteroskedasticity, Autocorrelation, and Multicollinearity5. Box - Cox Transformation and the Choice of Functional Form

IV Methodology for Energy Demand Analysis 1. Econometric Energy Demand Modeling

a. Structural and Reduced Form Modelsb. Partial Flow Adjustment Modelsc. Inter-fuel Substitution Modelsd. Functional Forms and their Implications

2. End-use method of energy demand analysis a. Sectoral Demand Analysisb. Decomposition of energy demand effectsc. Analysis of unit consumption and decomposition

3. Other Energy Demand Analysis methodsa. Trend Analysis

School Recommendation: 22 June 2009 ADRC Endorsement: 16 September 2009 Academic Senate Approval: 23 September 2009

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b. Process Analysisc. The elasticities approach

V Energy Demand Forecasting Methodologies 1. Econometric method

a. Forecasting with a single equation modelb. Instrumental variables and model specification

2. Time series methoda. Stochastic time series b. Co-integrated time seriesc. Linear time series models

3. Techno-economic approach for forecastinga. Analytical frameworkb. Sectoral energy demand forecasting methodologies

VI Case studies

Textbook(s): Lecture Notes and Selected Papers

Reference Book(s):

1. W.A. Donnelly, 1987, The Econometrics of Energy Demand – A Survey of Applications, Praeger, New York.

2. J. Girod, R. Bourbonnais and H. Keppler (eds.), 2006, The Econometrics of Energy Systems, Palgrave Macmillan, London.

3. D. Gujarati and D. Porter, 2009, Basic Econometrics, 5th edition, McGraw-Hill/Irwin, New York.4. International Energy Agency (IEA), 2008, Energy Balances of Non-OECD Countries, IEA, Paris.5. International Energy Agency (IEA), 2008, Energy Balances of OECD Countries, IEA, Paris.6. International Energy Agency (IEA), 2008, Energy Statistics of Non-OECD Countries, IEA, Paris.7. International Energy Agency (IEA), 2008, Energy Statistics of OECD Countries, IEA, Paris.8. G.S. Maddala, 2001, Introduction to Econometrics, 3rd edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York.9. R. S. Pindyck and D. L. Rubinfeld, 1998, Econometric models and economic forecasts, 4th Edition,

McGraw-Hill, New York. Journals and Magazines:

Energy EconomicsThe Energy JournalResource and Energy EconomicsEnergy-The International Journal

Grading System: The final grade will be computed according to the following weight distribution: Mid-Term Exam 30%; Final Exam 40%; Assignments/Projects 30%. Closed-book examinations are usually given both in the mid-term and finals.

Instructor(s): Dr. Charles Marpaung


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ED72.13 Development and Evaluation of Energy Projects 3(2-3) Semester: January

Rationale: Understanding the project cycle is important because of lumpy nature of most energy projects and their wide socio-economic and environmental impacts. Its importance has increased in the era of deregulated and privatized energy industries, and in view of global concern about sustainable development of energy projects. The main objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and methodologies for project identification, project preparation, project evaluation and project financing.

Catalog Description: Project Cycle, Features of energy projects, project identification and development, cost concepts and financial calculations, economic evaluation of energy projects, financial evaluation of projects, environmental considerations in project evaluation, financing energy projects, risk analysis, life cycle analysis, economic analysis of public utilities, development and evaluation of CDM projects, case studies.


Course Outline:

I Introduction to energy projects

1. Features of energy projects2. Project cycle3. Context of energy projects

II Project preparation and Development

1. Project Identification2. Project proposal preparation3. Pre-feasibility and Feasibility studies4. Budgeting 5. Project approval and implementation

III Cost concepts and financial calculations 1. Cost concepts2. Time value of money3. Interest formulas and equivalence4. Inflation5. Depreciation

IV Economic evaluation of energy projects 1. Alternatives methods of project evaluation2. Economic vs. financial evaluation 3. Valuation of costs and benefits 4. Sensitivity analysis and break-even analysis

V Financial evaluation of projects 1. Elements of financial costs 2. Financial structure and project feasibility3. Revenue streams: Effects of assumptions and pricing 4. Sensitivity analysis

VI Environmental Issues in energy projects 1. Evaluation of Environmental Impacts2. Methods of Economic Evaluation of Environmental Impacts


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3. Effects of Environmental Regulations in Project Evaluation

VII Financing of energy projects 1. Sources of funds and the cost of capital 2. Project financing3. Raising funds in the international market

VIII Risk analysis in project development 1. Origins of project risk 2. Methods of describing project risk3. Measurement of investment worth under risk

IX Life cycle analysis (LCA) of energy projects 1. Life cycle cost analysis2. Other aspects of life cycle analysis3. LCA applications in energy projects

X Evaluation of public sector projects 1. The nature of public sector project activities2. Benefit-cost analysis and perspectives in evaluation of public sector energy projects 3. Valuation of benefits and costs of public sector energy projects4. Cost effectiveness analysis5. The revenue requirement method

XI Development of projects under Clean Development Mechanism

1. Prerequisites of a CDM project2. CDM project cycle3. Estimation of baseline GHG emissions and certified emission reductions4. Financial Valuation of a CDM project5. Carbon market and financing issues in CDM projects

Laboratory sessions

1. Case study: Economic and financial analysis of a hydropower project development 2. Life cycle costing of a demand side management project3. Case study: Development of a renewable energy project under CDM4. Exercise on financial analysis and risk assessment of an independent power project 5. Financial analysis of an energy efficiency improvement project6. Case study: Economic evaluation of environmental impacts of a thermal power plant


Reference Book(s):

1. Park, C.S., Contemporary Engineering Economics, 4th Edition, Pearson-Prentice-Hall, NJ., 2007.2. Khatib, H., Economic Evaluation of Projects in the Electricity Supply Industry, The Institution of

Electrical Engineers, London, 2003.3. Asian Development Bank (ADB), ADB Guidelines for the Economic Analysis of Projects, ADB,

Manila, 1997.4. Asian Development Bank (ADB), Economic Evaluation of Environmental Impacts, ADB, Manila,

1996.5. Heredia, J, Integrated Energy Development and Economics of Energy Projects, A reference

handbook, AIT, 1996.6. Razavi, H., Financing Energy Projects in Emerging Economies, PennWell Books, Tulsa,

Oklahoma, 1996.


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7. Sang, H. K., Project Evaluation: Techniques and practices for Developing Countries, Avebury, England, 1995.

8. Behrens, W. and P.M. Hawranek, Manual for the Preparation of Industrial Feasibility Studies, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Vienna, 1991.

Journals and Magazines:

Project EvaluationProject ManagementEnergy PolicyEnergy-The International Journal

Grading System: The final grade will be computed according to the following weight distribution: Mid-Term Exam 30%; Final Exam 40%; Assignments/Projects 30%. Closed-book examinations are usually given both in the mid-term and finals.

Instructor : Dr. Charles Marpaung


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ED72.19 Biomass Conversion 3(2-3) Semester: January

Rationale: Biomass is one of the most important sources of energy in the developing countries, and provides 14% of the world's energy. This course deals with the technologies of converting biomass into upgraded fuels as well as direct combustion.

Catalog Description: Introduction to biomass conversion; thermochemical conversion of biomass: pyrolysis, gasification and combustion; biological conversion of biomass: biogas and biodiesel; densification of biomass; environmental impacts.

Pre-requisites: Consent of Instructor

Course Outline:

I. Introduction and characterization of biomass fuels 1. Biomass Resources, classification and its availability in Asia2. Modes of Biomass Utilization for Energy3. Biomass Conversion Processes4. Characterisation: Composition, Ultimate and Proximate Analyses and heating Value

II. Thermochemical Conversion 1. Pyrolysis: Slow and Fast Pyrolysis, Charcoal Production.2. Gasification: Updraft, Downdraft and Fluidized Bed Gasification, Equilibrium and Kinetic

Considerations.3. Combustion and co-firing.4. Fluidized Bed Conversion: General Behaviour of Fluidized Beds, 2-Phase Theory5. Case studies of thermochemical conversion for heat and electricity

III. Biological Conversion 1. Biogas Production: Types of Substrates, Digester Design, Operational Problems, Kinetic

Considerations and applications2. Case studies

IV. Densification :1. Types of Densification Devices.2. Properties of Densified Fuels.3. Application of Densified fuels

V. Bio fuels 1. Biodisesel characteristics, production and applications2. Ethanol Production: Basic Production Processes, Distillation, properties and applications

VI. Environmental Impacts of biomass utilization

Laboratory Sessions:

1. Laboratory experiments:1.1 Proximate analysis1.2 Fluidized bed combustion1.3 Carbonization1.4 Densification1.5 Stove testing


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2. Case studies3. Analysis of selected energy systems4. Energy audit5. Field visits

Textbook: Lecture notes

Reference Books:

1. C. Y. WereKo - Brobby and E. B. Hagan: Biomass Conversion and Technology, John Wiley and Sons, 1996.

2. S.C. Bhattacharya and P. Abdul Salam, Biomass energy in developing countries, RERIC, AIT, 2006.3. Aldo V. Da Rosa, Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes, Elsevier, London, 2005.4. J.W. Tester, E.M. Drake, M.J. Driscoll, M.W. Golay, and W.A. Peters, Sustainable Energy, MIT Press,

2006.5. T. B. Yohansson, H. Kelly, A. K. N. Reddy, and R.H. Williams (eds.): Renewable Energy Sources for

Electricity and Fuels, Island press, Washington, D.C., 1993.6. T. B. Reed: Biomass Gasification, Noyes Data Corporation, 1981.


1. Energy Sources2. Biomass and Bioenergy3. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

Grading System: The Final grade will be computed according to the following weight distribution: mid-sem exam (30%), semester paper (20%), final exam (50%). Closed book is used for both mid-sem and final exams.

Instructors: Dr. P. Abdul Salam


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ED72.20 Workshop on Energy Issues and Communication 1(0-3) Semester: January

Rationale: Energy students need to be aware of emerging energy and its related issues, and trained in preparing reports and in developing excellent presentation skills. This course aims to make students aware of diverse issues in energy that are not covered in classroom lectures, and to improve their skill in preparing reports and making professional presentations. Development of thesis proposals will also be discussed.

Catalog Description: Discussion on energy issues, presentations, debates and discussions.

Pre-requisite: None

Course Outline: Students will prepare a report based on AIT guideline for preparing reports/theses, analyse a given topic and make presentations on selected issues in the field of energy. They will be involved in discussion groups, and also in a debating exercise. Communication skills, both in writing and in oral form will be enhanced. They will be able to listen and interact with external speakers. The topics will be on:

1. Energy economics and planning2. Energy and the environment3. Renewable energy and energy efficiency4. Energy systems (supply and demand) management5. Restructuring of energy industries6. Energy and Climate Change7. Energy Security and Energy Access

Laboratory Session: None

Textbook: None

Reference Book: None


1. Energy Sources2. Energy3. Annual Review of Energy and the Environment 4. International Journal Of Electrical Power & Energy Systems5. Energy Policy 6. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

Grading System: The following weight distribution system will be used to compute the final grade: individual report (20%), individual presentation (20%), participation in discussion (20%), participation in debate (20%), quiz (10%), and overall participation (10%). No mid-semester and no final examination.

Instructor: Prof. S. Kumar


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Asian Institute of TechnologySchool of Environment Resources and Development

ED72.21 Power System Dynamics and Stability 3(2-3) Semester: January

Rationale: Present day interconnected power system networks are characterized by their highly non linear dynamical behavior. Stability analysis is carried out at almost all stages of the power system design, operation and control to assess the dynamic response of the system to various types of disturbances and interaction of controllers. This course is aimed at providing a basic understanding to different types of stability phenomena being observed in the power system networks including the analysis methods and the design of control measures required for the improvement of system stability.

Catalog Description: Basic concepts, definitions and classifications; dynamic modeling of various power system components; transient stability analysis; small signal stability analysis; methods of improvement; power system stabilizers; sub synchronous resonance; voltage stability - static and dynamic analysis, margin enhancement.

Pre-requisites: Consent by instructor

Course Outline:

I. Basic Concepts and Definitions 1. Angular Stability (Transient, Small Signal)2. Voltage Stability

II. Dynamic Modeling of Power System Components 1. Generators (Non-linear and Linear Models Using d-q Transformation, Power Capability Curve)2. Excitation System (IEEE Standard Models)3. Turbine and Speed Governing System4. Loads (Induction Motors and Composite Loads)5. Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) Devices

III. Transient Stability Analysis 1. Single Machine - Infinite Bus System2. Equal Area Criterion3. Multi-machine Stability4. Network Reduction and Numerical Integration Methods5. Methods of Improvement

IV. Small Signal Stability Analysis 1. Eigenvalue and Participation Factor Analysis2. Single Machine - Infinite Bus and Multi-machine Simulation3. Effect of Excitation System and AVR4. Improvement of Damping - Power System Stabilizer and SVS Supplementary Controls

V. Sub Synchronous Oscillations 1. Sub Synchronous Resonance (SSR) Phenomenon2. Counter Measures to SSR Problems

VI. Voltage Stability 1. P-V and Q-V curves, Impact of Load and Tap-changer Dynamics2. Static Analysis, Sensitivity and Continuation Methods3. Proximity Indices4. Methods to Enhance Stability Margin


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VII. Introduction to Bifurcation Analysis 1. Saddle-node bifurcation2. Hopf bifurcation and chaos3. Other types of bifurcation4. Chaos and Other types of bifurcations5. Examples of different bifurcations


1. Small signal stability 2. Transient stability3. Voltage stability

Textbooks:

1. P. Kundur: Power System Stability and Control, McGraw Hill, 1994.2. C.W. Taylor: Power System Voltage Stability, McGraw Hill, 1994.

Reference Books:

1. P. M. Anderson and A. A. Foud: Power System Control and Stability, IEEE Press, 1993.2. Grainger and W. D. Stevenson Jr.: Power System Analysis, McGraw Hill Inc., 1994.3. E. Kimbark: Power System Stability, Vol. I, II and III, IEEE Press, 1995.4. M. A. Pai: Energy Function Analysis for Power System Stability, Kluwer Press, 1989.5. CIGRE Task Force 38-02-10: Modeling of Voltage Collapse including Dynamic Phenomena, 1993.6. IEEE Committee Report: Voltage Stability of Power Systems: Concepts, Analytical tools and Industry

Experience, Publication no. 90TH0358-2-PWR, 1990.


1. IEE Proceedings Part-C (Generation, Transmission and Distribution)2. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems3. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery4. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion5. Int. Journal 'Electrical Power and Energy Systems'6. Int. Journal 'Electric Power System Research'7. Proceedings of the IEEE

Grading System: The final grade will be computed from the following constituent parts: mid-sem exam (40%), final exam (40%), assignments/project (20%). Closed book examinations are used for both in the mid-sem and final exams.

Instructors: Dr. Jai Govind Singh


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ED72.22 Power Sector Management under Deregulation 3(3-0) Semester: January

Rationale: The organization of the electric sector in the world has been changing dramatically to allow for competition among generators and to create market condition in the sector, seen as necessary conditions for increasing the efficiency of electric energy production and distribution, offering a lower price, higher quality and secure product. This course is aimed at providing a basic understanding to different types of power system restructuring process of the world with special emphasis to the Asian countries.

Catalog Description: Fundamentals of deregulation; components of deregulation; different models of deregulation; international experiences; power trading markets; operation and control issues; transmission pricing.

Pre-requisite: None

Course Outline:

I. Fundamentals of Deregulation 1. Privatization and Deregulation2. Motivations for Restructuring the Power Industry3. Unbundling Generation, Transmission and Distribution

II. Different Models of Deregulation 1. Deregulation Process around the World2. Components of Restructured Systems3. Independent System Operator (ISO): Functions and Responsibilities4. Trading Arrangements (Pool, Bilateral & Multilateral)5. Open Access Transmission Systems

III. International Experiences 1. Latin America Model2. UK Model3. California Model4. Australian and New Zealand Models5. Japan, Korea, Taiwan Models

IV Power Trading Marketsa. Game Theory and Optimal Biding Strategiesb. Spot Pricing of Electricityc. Forward, Future, Option Contracts

IV. Operational and Control 1. Old vs New2. Congestion Management3. Available Transfer Capability (ATC)4. Ancillary Services

V. Transmission Pricing 1. Wheeling Methodologies2. Postage Stamps and Contract Paths3. Long Run and Short Run Marginal Cost Approaches

Laboratory Session: None


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Textbooks: Lecture notes and

1. D. S. Kirschen and G. Strbac: Fundamentals of Power System Economics, Wiley, 2004.2. M. Ilic, F. Galiana and L. Fink: Power System Restructuring: Engineering and Economics, Kluwer

Academic Publishers, 1998.3. L. L. Lai: Power System Restructuring and Deregulation, John Wiley & Sons, UK, 2001.4. M. Shahidehpour and M. Alomoush: Restructured Electrical Power Systems, Operation, Trading, and

Volatility, Marcel Dekker, 2001.

Reference Books:

1. L. Philipson and H. L. Willis: Understanding Electric Utilities and De-regulation, Marcel Dekker, 1999.

2. S. Hunt and G. Shuttleworth: Competition and Choice in Electricity, John Wiley & Sons 1996.3. K. Bhattacharya, M. H. J. Bollen and J. E. Daalder: Operation of Restructured Power Systems,

Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2001.4. M. Shahidehpour, H. Yamin, and Z. Li: Market Operations in Electric Power Systems, IEEE/John

Wiley & Son, 2002.5. S. Stoff: Power System Economics, IEEE/John Wiley & Son, 2002.6. S. Hunt: Making Competition Work in Electricity, John Wiley & Son, 2002.7. B. Murrey: Electricity Markets Investment Performance and Analysis, McGraw Hill, 1998.8. T. W. Berrie: Electricity Economics and Planning, IEE Power series-16, 1992.


1. IEE Proceedings Part-C (Generation, Transmission and Distribution)2. IEE Transactions on Power Systems3. Electricity Journal4. Electricity Policy Journal5. Int. Journal ‘Electrical Power and Energy Systems’6. Int. Journal ‘Electric Power System Research’

Grading System: The final grade will be computed from the following constituent parts: assignments/project (20%), mid-sem exam (40%), final exam (40%). Closed book examination is used for both in the mid-sem and final exams.

Instructors: Dr. Vu Ngoc Dieu


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ED72.23 Optimization and AI Applications in Power System 3(2-3) Semester: January

Rationale: Present day power systems have grown large with inter-connections to neighboring systems. The operation of modern power systems is a complex task. For secure and optimum operation, various functions are carried out through modern Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition/Energy Management Systems (SCADA/EMS). Decisions are required for various operating strategies such as Preventive Control, Emergency Control and Restorative Control. This course is intended to expose students to concepts and methodologies in optimization and AI techniques for power system operation. It aims to impart some hands-on-experience in the power system optimization through use of computer tools.

Catalog Description: The realm and concepts of power system optimization; real time control of power systems; unit commitment, economic dispatch; optimal power flow; security/contingency analysis; AI applications; computer laboratory session on use of application software and sample studies.

Pre-requisite: None

Course Outline:

I. The Realm and Concepts of Power System Optimization 1. Introduction to Mathematical Programming2. Linear and Nonlinear Programming Techniques

II. Real Time Control of Power Systems 1. SCADA/EMS Functions2. Security Monitoring and Assessment3. Preventive, Emergency, and Restorative Control

III. Unit Commitment 1. Constraints in Unit Commitment2. Solution Methods of Unit Commitment3. Dynamic Programming and Lagrange Relaxation

IV. Economic Dispatch 1. Economic Dispatch Problem2. Solution Methods of Economic Dispatch3. Economic Dispatch with Loss4. Base Point and Participation Factors

V. Optimal Power Flow 1. Solution of Optimal Power Flow2. Linear Sensitivity Analysis3. Security Constrained Optimal Power Flow

VI. Security/Contingency Analysis 1. Contingency Selection and Evaluation2. DC Load Flow Method3. Network Sensitivity or Distribution Factors Method

VII. AI Applications 1. Introduction to AI Techniques2. Genetic Algorithm/Simulated Annealing3. Evolutionary Programming


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VIII. Computer Laboratory Session on Use of Application Software and Sample Studies


1. Economic dispatch2. Unit commitment3. Optimal power flow4. Introduction to PSS/U-software5. Capacitor placement using PSS/U

Textbooks: Lecture Notes

1. J. Wood and B. F. Wollenberg: Power Generation Operation and Control, John Wiley & Sons, 1996.

Reference Books:

1. J. A. Momoh: Electric Power System Applications of Optimization, Marcel Dekker, 2001.2. C. W. Bary: Operational Economics of Electric Utilities, Columbia Univ. Press, 1993.3. G. S. Christensen and S.A. Soliman: Optimal Long Term Operation of Electric Power Systems, Plenum

Press, NY, USA, 1988.4. A.S. Debs: Modern Power Systems Control and Operation, EPRI Publication, USA, 1996.5. O. I. Elgerd: Electric Energy System Theory- An Introduction, McGraw-Hill, 1988.6. M. Illic and S. Liu: Heirarchical Power Systems Control, Springer, NY, USA, 1996.7. P. Kundur: Power System Stability and Control, McGraw Hill, 1993.8. J. Vardi and B. Avi-Itzhar: Electric Energy Generation: Economics, Reliability and Rates, MIT Press,

1993.9. Thermal Power Generation and Distribution-Achieving Higher Efficiency , Asian Productivity

Organization, 1988.


1. IEE Proceedings C (Generation, Transmission and Distribution)2. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion3. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery4. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems5. Int. Journal on 'Electric Power and Energy Systems'6. Int. Journal on 'Electric Power Systems Research'

Grading System: The final grade will be computed from the following constituent parts: lab work/assignments (30%), mid-semester exam (30%), final exam (40%). Closed book examination is used for both mid-semester and final exams.

Instructor: Dr. Weerakorn Ongsakul

Asian Institute of Technology


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School of Environment, Resources and Development

ED72.25: Energy-Economic Modeling and Policy Analysis 3(2-3) Semester: January

Rationale: Formulation of economically efficient strategies and development plans for energy system requires a sound understanding of energy supply and demand options as well as the interrelationships between the energy sector and the economy. Models of energy and economic systems facilitate such an understanding. The course is designed to expose the students to major energy-economic modeling approaches and their applications to energy technology assessments and energy and environmental policy analysis.

Catalog Description: Models and modeling approaches; input-output analysis; energy aggregation; factor decomposition analysis; mathematical optimization techniques for energy modeling; energy system models; modeling energy-economic and environmental interactions; model applications in energy technology assessment, alternative energy resource assessment and energy and environmental policy analysis.


Course Outline:

I Models and Modeling Approaches

1. Definition of a Model2. Characteristics of a Good Model3. Modeling Approaches (quantitative, qualitative, graphical, physical)4. Classifications of Energy-Economic Models

- Bottom-Up and Top-Down Models - Optimization and Techno-Economic Accounting Models

- Partial and General Equilibrium Models- Static and Dynamic Models, - Econometric and Time Series Models

II Macroeconomic Concepts1. Aggregate supply and demand 2. Measurements of National Income

– GDP and GNP– Nominal and Real GDP– GDP Based on Market Exchange Rates and Purchasing Power Parity– Personal Income and Disposable Income– GDP as a measure of economic welfare

3. Consumption and Investment– Determinants of Consumption – Consumption Function– Determinants of Investment Demand– Investment Demand Curve– Real and Nominal Interest Rates

4. The Theory of National Output Determination– Assumptions of the Model– Formulation of the Multiplier Model for National Income Determination– Interpretation of Multipliers– Limitations of the Model

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III Input-Output Analysis 1. The Basic Input-Output (I/O) Model2. Multiplier Analysis3. Aggregation of I/O tables4. Energy Input-Output Analysis5. Environmental Input-Output Analyses6. Applications

IV Energy Aggregation 1. The Aggregation Problem2. Thermal and Economic Approaches to Energy Aggregation

V. Factor Decomposition Analysis 1. Index Decomposition Approaches

i. Laspeyres Index Method ii. Arithmetic Mean Divisia Index Methodiii. Log Mean Divisia Index Method

2. Energy, Environmental and Climate Policy Applications

VI Linear Programming models 1. Formulation of Linear Programming (LP) 2. Interpretation of dual variables 3. Sensitivity analysis in LP VII Energy system models

1. Reference Energy Systems (RES)2. RES based optimization models3. Energy Modeling with Learning Effects

VI Modeling Energy, Economic and Environmental Interactions 1. Linking I/O and RES models 2. Computable General Equilibrium Modeling for Energy Policy Assessment - An Introduction 3. Integrated assessment models – An introduction 4. Modeling with Technological Change 5. Typical Energy-Economic models

VII Energy Policy Analysis and Planning Applications 1. Elements of policy analysis2. Energy Technology Assessment3. Energy and Environmental Policy Analysis4. Energy Security Analysis5. Energy and Greenhouse Gases Emissions Scenario Developoment6. Climate Policy Assessment

Laboratory Session(s):1. Aggregation of input-output table and calculation of sectoral direct and total energy intensities.2. Decomposition of I-O based total economy-wide change in pollutant emissions into consumption

and production demand components.3. Analysis of factors affecting changes in energy use and pollutant emissions.4. Formulation of a RES model.5. Assessment of economic potential of renewable and energy efficient technologies.7. Energy resource and technology mixes under environmental emission reduction targets and carbon tax

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Reference Book(s):

1. H.G. Huntington and J.P. Weyant, Modeling Energy Markets and Climate Change Policy, Energy Modeling Forum, EMF OP 52, Stanford University, CA, 2002.

2. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Fourth Assessment Report, 2007.3. J-C. Hourcade, M. Jacard, C. Bataille, and F. Ghersi (eds.), Hybrid Modeling of Energy-Environment

Policies: Reconciling Bottom-Up and Top-Down, The Energy Journal, Special Issue, International Association for Energy Economics, USA, 2006.

4. J.B. Taylor, Principles of Macroeconomics, South-Western College Pub., 6th edition, 2007. 5 . N. G. Mankiw, Macroeconomics, Worth Publishers, 6th edition, 2006. 6. M. Munasinghe, and P. Meier: Energy Policy Analysis and Modelling, Cambridge University Press,

1993.7.. P. Meier: Energy Systems Analysis for Developing Countries, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1984.8. R.E. Miller, and P.D. Blair: Input-Output Analysis; Foundations and Extensions, Prentice-Hall, New

Jersey, 1985.9. W. Leontief, Input-Output Economics, 2nd Edition, Oxford University Press, New York, 1986.


1. Energy Economics2. The Energy Journal3. Energy Policy4. Resource and Energy Economics5. Journal of Policy Modeling

Grading System: The final grade will be computed from the following constituent parts: mid-semester exam (35%), final Exam (40%), assignments/projects (25%). Closed-book examination.

Instructor(s): Dr. Tripa Thakur (Indian Seconded)



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ED72.28 Solar Energy 3(2-3) Semester: January

Rationale: The market for solar systems is mature and expanding, both in thermal (for heating, cooling and power generation) and in photovoltaic applications (for lighting, water pumping and rural electrification). Climate change concerns due to the large scale fossil energy use is expected to help promote solar energy systems in the future. This course is aimed at providing the students with an understanding of the basic processes in the established solar energy technology. Specifically, this course will deal with the solar radiation estimation techniques, the principles of operation, performance analysis and application of solar thermal conversion devices and direct solar electricity converters. Current and future applications of solar thermal and photovoltaics will also be discussed.

Catalog Description: Sun earth relationships, solar radiation and its measurement, solar radiation climatology; thermal processes in solar and flat-plate collectors; concentrating collectors; applications of solar thermal energy; photoelectric effect in semiconductor p-n junctions, solar photovoltaic components and systems, applications of photovoltaic solar energy; storage systems for solar energy (thermal and photovoltaic); recent advances in solar energy applications.

Pre-requisite(s):Module 1: NoneModule 2: Module 1Module 3: Module 1

Course Outline:

I Module 1: Introduction to solar energy and solar radiation 1. Basic concepts: Energy and Solar Energy2. Sun Earth Relationships and Apparent Position of the Sun3. Extraterrestrial Radiation and Attenuation of Radiation4. Estimation of Terrestrial Solar Radiation - Measurement, Correlations and by Remote Sensing. 5. Radiation on horizontal and tilted surfaces6. Shading and daylighting concepts and applications

II Module 2: Solar thermal energy conversion techniques and applications

1. Flat plate solar collectors: Heat Transfer Processes in Flat-plate Solar Collectors, Efficiency of Flat-plate Solar Collectors, Solar Collector Performance Models, Collector Efficiency Factor, Heat Removal Factor

2. Concentrating Collectors: Types, Performance and Efficiency3. Testing of solar collectors4. Solar thermal energy storage systems5. Applications of solar thermal energy for heating and electricity6. Recent Advances in Solar Thermal Applications in industry and buildings

III Module 3: Direct solar electricity conversion (Photovoltaics) 1. Photoelectric Effect, Doped Semi-conductors, p-n Junction Diode2. Solar Cells, Modules and Arrays: Performance and characteristics of PV cells3. Balance of systems and their performance 4. PV storage systems5. Uses of Photovoltaic: Lighting and Television, Water Pumping, Refrigeration6. Recent Advances in PV Applications: Building integrated PV, grid connected PV systems, hybrid

systems and solar cars.

Laboratory Session(s):1. Solar Radiation Measurement and Analysis


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2. Solar thermal collector testing3. Performance Analysis of Solar Water Heater4. Study on Solar Air Heating System5. Study on Solar Cell Characteristics6. PV system design, installation and performance evaluation: Solar home system7. PV system performance evaluation: water pumping

Textbook(s): Lecture Notes

Reference Book(s):1. J.A. Duffie, and W.A. Beckman: Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes, Wiley-Interscience, 3rd

edition, 2006.2. D. Yogi Goswami, F. Kreith and J.F. Kreider, Principles of Solar Engineering, Taylor and Francis,

1999.3. Jeff Gordon (Ed), State of art papers on solar energy, International Solar Energy Society, 2001.4. ASHRAE Standard 93-77, Methods of Testing to determine the thermal performance of solar

collectors, ASHRAE, 1977.5. M. A. Green, Solar cells: Operating Principles, Technology and System Applications, University of

New South Wales, Australia, 1998.6. S.R. Wenham, M.A. Green and M.E. Watt, Applied Photovoltaics, Centre for Photovoltaic Devices and

Systems, 1995.7. Aldo V. Da Rosa, Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes, Elsevier, London, 2005.8. T. Muneer and H. Kambezidis, Solar Radiation and Daylight models for the efficient design of

buildings, Butterworth-Heinemann, 1997.

Journals and Magazines: 1. Solar Energy 2. ASME Journal of Solar Energy Engineering3. International Journal of Energy Research4. Renewable Energy: An international journal5. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews6. Energy conversion and Management

Grading System:The final grade for each module will be computed from the following constituent parts: mid-term exam (25%), final exam (45%), laboratory (20%), assignment/term paper (10%). Open-book examination will be used for both mid-term and final exams.

Instructor(s): Prof. S. Kumar


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