ENERGY MODELS|INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT MODELS|MODELLING UNCERTAINTY|SCENARIO FORMULATION

Energy-economic modelling is one of the cornerstones of both the public energy policy process and the investment process for private energy firms. This module...

Introduction to Modelling Methods and Scenarios (BENV0012)

Energy-economic modelling is one of the cornerstones of both the public energy policy process and the investment process for private energy firms. This module provides a comprehensive introductory overview of the field of energy modelling that is required by modern economy-energy-environment (E3) analysts, in whatever area (government, consulting, regulatory etc.) that they may be working. Starting from an economics viewpoint, the module aims to enable students to understand the energy modelling process, and crucially how it can inform decisions relevant to tackling climate change.

Students will develop an understanding of why energy-economic models are used, how different elements of the economy-energy-environment system can be modelled, how scenario approaches can be combined with models, and how uncertainties are considered. Students will then develop the faculty to critically analyse the applicability and outputs of energy-economic models of all types. The lectures start with a focus on key energy modelling approaches, and then move to considering specific sectoral approaches and linkages to the wider economy and environmental systems. Lectures are supplemented by seminars from a broad range of experts on how energy modelling is applied, and some hand-on tutorials to explore some simple modelling tools.

Building information modelling (BIM)|Systems engineering|Virtual reality (VR)|Blockchain|Digital

Systems engineering and programming languages for modelling and simulation provided the bedrock of computer-aided design in architecture. The module will first...

Engineering the Digital Thread Across Lifecycle (BCPM0089)

Systems engineering and programming languages for modelling and simulation provided the bedrock of computer-aided design in architecture. The module will first introduce you to the origins and principles of product modelling in the built environment and how these formed the foundations of contemporary digital engineering and Digital Twins. Next, this module will provide you with a deep understanding of how BIM links with other technologies, such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Internet of Things and Blockchain to create a seamless digital thread across the project lifecycle. The module will equip you with the engineering skills to use commercial and experimental tools to integrate the interfaces across project front-end, design and construction.

At the end of this module you will be able to:

Understand concepts, ideas, constructs of Virtual Design and Construction, and Digital Twins in the built environment
	Understand the origins of Computer-Aided Design, Building Information Modelling (BIM) and digital engineering in the built environment
	Identify and evaluate differences among virtual, augmented and mixed reality
	Outline interoperability solutions to streamline digital workflows
 