MSE Master of Science in Engineering

The Swiss engineering master's degree


Chaque module vaut 3 ECTS. Vous sélectionnez 10 modules/30 ECTS parmi les catégories suivantes:

  • 12-15 crédits ECTS en Modules technico-scientifiques (TSM)
    Les modules TSM vous transmettent une compétence technique spécifique à votre orientation et complètent les modules de spécialisation décentralisés.
  • 9-12 crédits ECTS en Bases théoriques élargies (FTP)
    Les modules FTP traitent de bases théoriques telles que les mathématiques élevées, la physique, la théorie de l’information, la chimie, etc., vous permettant d’étendre votre profondeur scientifique abstraite et de contribuer à créer le lien important entre l’abstraction et l’application dans le domaine de l’innovation.
  • 6-9 crédits ECTS en Modules contextuels (CM)
    Les modules CM vous transmettent des compétences supplémentaires dans des domaines tels que la gestion des technologies, la gestion d’entreprise, la communication, la gestion de projets, le droit des brevets et des contrats, etc.

Le descriptif de module (download pdf) contient le détail des langues pour chaque module selon les catégories suivantes:

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Photovoltaic & storage (TSM_PhotoStor)

The objective of the course is to gain the competence to understand the current scientific topics in the field of photovoltaic and battery research and to have the opportunity to familiarise oneself with a special area of research. After a short compact course on the basics of photovoltaics, the current module technology, production of modules and topics from systems engineering will be covered. Another focus of the course is battery technology.

Compétences préalables

Basics in Physics, Electronics

Objectifs d'apprentissage

The aim of the course is to gain an in-depth understanding of photovoltaic and battery technology. Students gain a broad knowledge of the subject area and are able to apply the knowledge they have acquired to assess specific practical issues. After completing the course, students should be able to understand the content of scientific conferences in the field of photovoltaics and battery technology and provide new impulses for the further development of the technology themselves.

Contenu des modules

Chapter 1: Basic photovoltaics 2×3 lectures

Fundamentals of photovoltaic systems: Solar resources, irradiance vs. irradiation, energy yield estimation, components of PV systems, types of PV systems, operating principles of PV inverters, hybrid inverters and backup systems LCOE, ecology.

Semiconductor basics, p/n junction, working principle of solar cells, absorption edge, I/V curve, efficiency limit, recombination losses

 

Chapter 2: Solar modules 2×3 lectures

Production of silicon solar modules: metallurgical silicon, polysilicon, ingot, wafer, solar cell, module

Thin film modules, production technology, electrical characteristics, applications

Crystalline silicon solar modules 1: Module construction, encapsulants, solar glass, wafer size, half cells, PERC, TOPCon, HJ, IBC, perovskite silicon tandem

 

Chapter 3: Solar modules in operation 2×3 lectures

Crystalline silicon solar modules 2: Electrical characteristics. Study of IV curve, partly shading, shading tolerant modules

Crystalline silicon solar modules 3: Reliability, lifetime degradation rates, types (LID, LeTID, PID, UV), Accelerated aging

 

Chapter 4: System technology  2×3 lectures

PV inverters, MPP tracking strategies, power optimisers, inverter behaviour in partial shading conditions

Energy yield and loss calculation of PV systems

 

Chapter 5: Battery technologies 3×3 lectures

Energy Storage introduction, Battery history, Electrochemistry basics and Li ion battery materials

Battery Performance, System design and lifetime mechanisms

Battery Safety, End of life options, Market overview and Application example

 

Chapter 6: PV integration 2×3 lectures

PV system design: Matching modules, inverters and power optimisers

Choice of system topologies for specific situations

PV in the power system: Grid integration strategies

Méthodes d'enseignement et d'apprentissage

  • Lecture, discussion and tutorials, exercises, case studies
  • Exercises using basic mathematics and several public software tools

 

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