EM9105 Energy Resources Management

This introductory course provides an overview of energy resources management in the context of sustainable economic
development. Topics include energy and human society, energy resources and reserves, supply, distribution, utilization,
recovery and conversion, environmental impacts of energy utilization, energy economics and policies.

Course Objective

To provide general understanding on the various sources of energy, their availability, quality and their impact on
environment and economic growth in the context of sustainable development (3 Es Energy Sources, Economic &
Environment);
To assess current energy resources, energy demand and human dependence on energy;
To provide an overview on the current trends and situations as well as an overview on the choice of energy use and
technologies to address these energy challenges.

Assessment/Grading

Group Project
Short Quiz
Final Exams

- 20%
- 20% (25 Multiple Choice Questions, Closed Book)
- 60% (Closed Book, 2 Compulsory Qs from Sect A & 2 out 3 Qs from Sect B)

Course Outline (11 August 04 Dec 2015)

Lecture: Tuesday: 3.30 5.30 pm, Tutorial: 5.30 - 6.30 pm, Venue: LT16
Lecturer
Week/Date
Content
Tuti Lim (TL)
Aug 11, 15
Introduction to Energy
TL
Aug 18, 15
Energy Resources and Energy - Economic Growth Relationship
TL
Aug 25, 15
Energy & Environment; Tutorial 1
TL
Sep 01, 15
Energy & Environment (continued); Energy Policy & Regulation
TL
Sep 08, 15
Energy Policy & Regulation; Tutorial 2
TL
Sep 15, 15
Energy Efficiency trends & benchmarking; Tutorial 3
TL
Sep 22, 15
Energy Management: Energy Conversion Technologies
28 Sep 02 October 2015
Recess
TL
Oct 06, 15
1 hr Quiz; Energy Management: Clean Fuels
TL
Oct 13, 15
Energy Management: Renewable Energy 1
TL
Oct 20, 15
Energy Management: Renewable Energy 2
TL
Oct 27, 15
Energy Management: Renewable Energy 3; Tutorial 4
TL
Nov 04, 15
Lecture Summary; Tutorial 4 and 5
Nov 10, 15
Deepavali (Public Holiday)
Note: Tutorial will be held within lecture in Week 3, 5, 6, 11 and 12.
Lecture materials may not be in accordance with the scheduled lectures.

Text Books
J.A. Fay and D.S. Golomb: Energy and the Environment, Oxford, 2002

Supplementary Text Books

1. Edward S. Cassedy and Peter Z. Grossman: Introduction to Energy: Resources, Technology & Society, 2 nd Edition,
Cambrdige Press, 2003.
2. Noel De Nevers: Air Pollution Control Engineering, 2 nd Edition, McGraw Hill, 2000
2. Harold H. Schobert: Energy & Society, Taylor & Francis, 2002
3. David Elliot: Energy, Society and Environment, 2nd Edition, Routledge, 2003

Internet Sources

US Department of Energy: www.eia.doe.gov

European Commissions Energy: http://europa.eu.int/comm/energy/index_en.html
US EPA Clean Energy Program: www.epa.gov/cleanenergy
US National Renewable Energy Laboratories: www.nrel.gov
Singapore Energy Market Authority: www.ema.gov.sg
Academic Info on Global Warming & Climate Change: www.academicinfo.net /environstwarming.html