The Master’s in Sustainable Electric Power Generation is a specialized program designed for professionals and operations managers in the electric power generation sector who seek to update and optimize their knowledge. This master’s program enables you to master the transformation of the energy sector by delving into cutting-edge technologies and the strategic management of electricity production. You will address the optimization of reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety (RAMS) in generation processes—a critical skill for any operations manager. You will develop a comprehensive vision for designing and implementing strategies for the operation and maintenance of energy infrastructure, ensuring its efficiency and operational resilience. You will consolidate your expertise in managing sustainable generation projects, preparing you to lead initiatives that will shape the future of energy. You will specialize in the analysis of renewable resources, the implementation of measurement campaigns, and the integration of innovative solutions. This multidisciplinary approach equips you with the tools needed to make strategic decisions in a global energy environment that demands sustainability and operational efficiency, actively driving the energy transition.
Objectives
• Develop a strategic understanding of the global energy landscape, including the shift toward decarbonization and the role of renewable energy sources and energy storage. • Analyze energy production technologies, including conventional thermal power, and their integration into sustainable models. • Design and implement strategies for electricity generation projects based on renewable resources (wind, solar, hydro, biomass). • Optimize reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety (RAMS) at power plants by applying advanced methodologies. • Manage the assessment and measurement of renewable resources, conducting feasibility analyses for new sites. • Evaluate the impact of energy policies and regulatory frameworks on the development of clean energy technologies. • Lead the integration of energy storage systems and smart grids to optimize the management of supply and demand. • Make strategic decisions regarding the planning and execution of investments in sustainable generation infrastructure, taking into account technical, economic, and environmental factors.
Methodology
At Educa PHAROS, we use a highly practical methodology focused on the direct application of knowledge in the student’s professional environment, combining theoretical content with real-world cases, digital tools, and support from a team of specialized instructors.
Program
Global Energy Context
Climate Change
Decarbonization of the Economy and the Energy Transition
Climate Neutrality. The Green Deal: Smart Cities
Sustainable Development Goals
United Nations Climate Summits: The Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement
Development Mechanisms
Clean (MDL) and Joint Application (AC)
CO2 Emissions Trading. Carbon Capture and Utilization
Energy Security. European Union Energy Policy
Penetration of Renewable Energy and Electrification by 2050
The Importance of Hydrogen
Batteries for Distributed Generation
General Aspects of Energy Efficiency (I)
General Aspects of Energy Efficiency (II)
Energy Efficiency in Transportation
Energy Efficiency in Buildings
Circular Economy.
Introduction to Thermodynamics
Fuels and Combustion
The steam power plant. The regenerative Rankine cycle
The Steam Plant: General Layout and Main Equipment
Types of Steam Power Plants
The Gas Turbine. The Brayton Cycle
Types of gas turbines. Parts of a gas turbine. Technologists
Simple-cycle power plants
Combined-cycle power plants
General Layout of a Combined-Cycle Power Plant. Components
The Internal Combustion Engine: The Otto Cycle and the Diesel Cycle
The Diesel Engine. Types. Technologists
The Engine Room: Types and Configurations
The Engine Room: General Layout and Components
Current Status and Outlook for Conventional Thermal Power Generation
Basics of Nuclear Energy
Fundamentals of Nuclear Technology
Conventional Nuclear Power Plants
Safety and Radiation Protection at Nuclear Power Plants
The Role of Nuclear Energy in the Transition to Decarbonization.
Introduction and Overview of Hydropower Generation
Types of Hydroelectric Power Plants
Assessment of Water Resources
Dams and Weirs: Introduction and Classification
Dams and weirs. Intakes, spillways, and outflows
Intake Structures
Pressure Channels and Galleries
Pressurized Pipes
Gates and Valves
Equipment and Piping
Machine Room and General Information on Turbines
Applications of Turbines and Turbine Types
Jet Engines
Turbine Selection Criteria and Performance
Alternators, Regulation, and Control
Reversible Power Plants
Feasibility Studies
Sizing Example
Hydroelectric Projects
Environmental Assessment. Environmental Mitigation and Impact.
Energy from the Sun
Radiation Measurement and Databases
The Photovoltaic Effect
The Solar Cell
The photovoltaic solar panel
Crystalline Silicon Panel Technology
Crystalline Silicon Technology
Thin-film panel technology
Thin-film panel technology
Concentrated solar power
Solar energy generated. PR concept
PVsyst. Site Definition and Meteorological Data
PVsyst. Component Modeling (I)
PVsyst. Component Modeling (II)
PVsyst. Energy Simulation and Results
Photovoltaic Self-Consumption. Simulation Using PVsyst Software
Solar Mounting Systems and Trackers
Major Electrical Equipment
Medium-Voltage Cables and Electrical Substation
Civil Engineering
History of Hydrogen
What is hydrogen?
Current Electricity and Energy Matrix
Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier
Outlook for the Hydrogen Roadmap
PEM Electrolysis
Alkaline Electrolysis
SOEC and AEM Electrolysis
Hydrogen Storage
Hydrogen Distribution
Fuel Cells
PEM Fuel Cells
AT Fuel Cells
Hydrogen Turbines and Engines
Fuel-Cell Vehicles
Refueling stations
Sizing of Major Equipment
Safety Considerations. Explosive Atmospheres
Design of Hydrogen-Related Facilities and Fuel Cells
Example of an installation calculation.
Introduction to Biomass
Biomass as an Energy Source
Characterization of Biomass as an Energy Resource
The Challenges of Biomass Use
Biomass Technologies and Treatments
Introduction to Biogas
Biogas Production
Biogas Production Technologies
Operations Before and After Biomethanation
Uses of Biogas
HVO Biodiesel
FAME Biodiesel
Bioethanol
Bioethanol Production
The Combustion Reaction. Reagents
The Combustion Reaction. Products
Design of Combustion Facilities
Electricity Generation from Biomass
Solar-Thermoelectric Power Plant I
Solar Thermoelectric Plant II
Introduction and Objectives.
Smart Cities.
Some Smart Cities Initiatives.
Energy in Cities.
Putting the consumer first. Smart meters.
The Need to Decarbonize Transportation.
Possible actions to decarbonize transportation.
The electric vehicle.
The electric bus.
New activity or business models.
Overview of Distributed Renewable Energy Generation.
Promoting distributed generation and self-consumption.
Integration of self-consumption into the electric grid.
Energy communities.
Some experiences.
Electric Power Distribution (I).
Electric Power Distribution (II).
Power Grids and the Energy Transition.
New tools. Gaining flexibility.
Smart Grids.
Renewable Energy Projects: Definition and Types of Projects
Project Objectives
Different organizations and roles in the project
The project team. The project manager
Site Selection and Land Management
Acquisition of Projects in the Development Phase
Project Analysis. Detailed Business Plan
Project Processing
Project Implementation Strategy (I)
Project Implementation Strategy (II)
Bidding Processes
Contracts
Risk Management (I). Risk Matrix
Risk Management (II). Estimating Contingencies
Project Planning
Project Budget and Financial Oversight
Safety and Environmental Management
Equipment Procurement Management and Production Control
Supervision of Construction and Commissioning
Completion of plant construction, finalization of contracts, and handover to the operations organization.
History of Wind Energy.
Wind Meteorology.
Physics of Wind Energy.
Site selection.
Wind Measurement Campaign.
Wind energy.
Exercise. Descriptive statistical analysis of wind resources.
Wind Turbines 1.
Wind Turbines 2.
Wind Turbines 3.
WASP Program. Data Analysis Model (WAP CLIMATE ANALYST).
WASP Program. Topographic terrain model (WAP MAL EDITOR).
WASP Program. Wind Turbine Generator Model.
WASP Program. Energy Simulation I.
WASP Program. Energy Simulation II.
Civil engineering work for a wind farm.
Electrical power generation systems at a wind farm.
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