Name of Module	Thermodynamics Basics		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Engineering Thermodynamics		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	15	15	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Prerequisite	Cairo		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Basics
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites	Pre-Physics and Math
Learning Outcomes	· Ability to apply the first and second laws of thermo dynamics on thermal systems · Ability to use property tables and charts · Ability to Perform energy balances · Ability to calculate power and refrigeration cycle performance
Content	Fundamental concepts and definitions- Unit systems-Thermodynamic properties- pure substances- First law of thermodynamics- Thermodynamic relations- Second law of thermodynamics. Vapour power cycles- Reversed cycles.
Teaching format / methods	· Lectures and presentations · Problem based teaching · Experimental measurements · Use of simple computer programs
Assessment method	Exams, quizzes and projects
Module Coordinator	Prof. Hendawi Salem,
Lecturers	Prof. Hendawi Salem
Recommended Reading	“Fundamentals of Thermodynamics”, Van Wyline

Fluid Mechanics

Name of Module	Thermodynamics Basics		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Fluid Mechanics		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	15	15	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Prerequisite	Cairo		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Basics
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites	Thermodynamics
Learning Outcomes	Ability to characterise different types of flows (laminar vs turbulent). Ability to apply conservation equations to fluid flow and perform momentum and mass balances Ability to apply dimensional analysis Ability to calculate pressure losses in ducts and calculate pumping power requirements.
Content	Introduction to fundamental concepts of fluids- Fluid statics- Basic conservation equations- Bernoulli equation- Viscous flow in ducts and pipes- Turbulent flow - pressure loss calculation in pipes - dimensional similarity.
Teaching format / methods	· Lectures and presentations · Problem based teaching · Experimental measurements
Assessment method	Exams, quizzes and projects
Module Coordinator	Prof. Hendawi Salem,
Lecturers	Prof. Mahmoud Fouad
Recommended Reading	Class notes

Heat Transfer

Name of Module	Thermodynamics Basics		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Heat Transfer		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	15	15	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Prerequisite	Cairo		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Basics
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites	Thermodynamics
Learning Outcomes	· Understand basic principles of heat transfer and its basic modes. · Apply governing differential equation and perform simple energy balance on energy systems. · Calculations for temperature distribution and heat flow in simple geometries. · Sizing and performance evaluation of heat exchangers and insulation. · Use the basic measuring devices associated with the subject. · Generate and systematically analyze real engineering problems. · Capability for use of software and data analysis. · Working in groups.
Content	· Introduction to different modes of Heat Transfer · Heat transfer by thermal conduction (1D steady state cond,- Heat Transfer in composite walls and cylinders- Internal heat generation- overall HT coefficient- extended surfaces). · Heat Transfer by convection (Natural and forced convection: principles, mechanisms and correlations) · Heat Transfer by Thermal radiation (principles- radiation properties, surface heat exchange) · Heat Transfer by boiling and condensation · Heat exchanger types and basic sizing calculations.
Teaching format / methods	· Lectures and presentations · Problem based teaching · Experimental measurements · Use of simple computer programs
Assessment method	Exams, quizzes and projects
Module Coordinator	Prof. Hendawi Salem,
Lecturers	Prof. Adel Khalil
Recommended Reading	“Heat Transfer”, by J.P. Holman

Electrical Engineering Basics

Electrical Engineering Fundamentals

Name of Module	Electrical Engineering Basics		Course Code
Name of Class	Electrical Engineering Fundamentals		Credit Points (ECTS)	3
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.8	40	15	35	90
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Prerequisite	Cairo		English
Classification within the curriculum:	basics
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites	Pre course mathematics, mathematics
Learning Outcomes	- Students know Definitions related to electrical quantities and systems - They are able to analyse electrical circuits - They are able to handle measuring instruments and sensors - They know about the principles of energy conversion mechanical <=> electrical
Content	- Definitions - basic loads - DC- and AC circuit analysis - Power electronics: DC/DC, DC/AC topologies - measurements - energy conversion, rotating machines - laboratories and exercises
Teaching format / methods	lectures, laboratories, small project work in groups
Assessment method	written exam
Module Coordinator	Prof. Ahmed Alaa El Kousy, Prof.-Dr.-Ing. Albert Claudi
Lecturers	Prof. Ahmed Alaa El Kousy
Recommended Reading	Textbook

Control Systems

Name of Module	Electrical Engineering Basics		Course Code
Name of Class	Control Systems		Credit Points (ECTS)	1
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
0.6	15	5	10	30
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Prerequisite	Cairo		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Basics
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites	Basic Mathematics, Electrotechnical Basics, Basic handling of Computers, Matlab/Simulink Basics.
Learning Outcomes	Students are able to understand and calculate simple linear control systems; they understand the specific terms and problems of control theory. In the discussion with control experts they are able to define the parameters for control circuits.
Content	introduction to control circuits signal flow charts basic elements of block diagram models the simulation of systems using matlab linear system overlay techniques step response feedback performance stability of linear feedback control systems frequency response of control circuits industrial PID controllers
Teaching format / methods	Lectures with integrated exercises, examples with Matlab/Simulink during lectures, homework exercises, Downloads of exercises and matlab-model files.
Assessment method	Written examination, approx. 40 minutes
Module Coordinator	Prof. Ahmed Alaa El Kousy, Prof.-Dr.-Ing. Albert Claudi
Lecturers	Prof.-Dr.-Ing. Albert Claudi
Recommended Reading	Handouts of the lectures transparencies in PDF format Control System Basics book (to be defined)

Mathematics

Mathematics Basics

Name of Module	Mathematics		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Mathematics Basics		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	40	18	2	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Prerequisite	Cairo		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Basics
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites	Pre-math
Learning Outcomes	1. Ability to deal with functions and its differentiation and integration. 2. Ability to deal with functions of more than one variable. 3. Ability to deal with matrices, determinants and system of equations. 4. Ability to deal with random variables in a probabilistic model. 5. Ability to deal with data statistically. 6. Ability to deal with sampling and making statistical decisions.
Contents	Calculus [22 h, 8 L+6 Exercises] o Single variable calculus (differentiation, integration) o Multi-variable calculus (Partial differentiation, multiple integration) Linear Algebra [18 h, 6 L+6 Exercises] o Vector Spaces, Matrices, Determinants o Linear system of equations o Eigenvalue problem o Matrix functions Probability and Statistics [20 h, 6 L+6 Exercises+2 individual work] o Random Variables, Distributions, Expectations o Joint Distributions o Computer Simulation (project) o Statistics
Teaching format / methods	Lectures and group discussions
Assessment method	Written examination at the end of the course
Module Coordinator	The head of Mathematics council in Engineering mathematics dept., Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University.
Lecturers	To be selected by Mathematics council in Engineering mathematics dept.
Recommended Reading	Calculus: Thomas, Calculus: Early Transcendental, Addison Wesley, 2006. Linear Algebra: Larson and et al, Elementary linear algebra, Houghton Mifflin com., 2004 Probability and Statistics: Walpole and et al, Probability and Statistics for engineers and scientists, Prentice Hall Intern., New Jersey, 2007.

Mathematics Applications

Name of Module	Mathematics		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Mathematics Applications		Credit Points (ECTS)	1
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
0.6	11	5	3	30
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Prerequisite	Cairo		English
Classification within the curriculum:
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites	Math basics
Learning Outcomes	The ability to solve some basic differential equations using some useful methods (analytically and numerically) The ability of using MATLAB in solving some problems numerically
Contents	Applied Numerical Methods using MATLAB [14 h, 5 L+2 Exe., 2 I.W.] MATLAB fundamentals Solutions of systems of equations Curve fitting Interpolation Numerical differentiation and integration [project] Partial differential equations [16 h, 6 L+3 Exe., 1 I.W.] On ordinary differential equations Diffusion-type problems Wave-type problems Steady state type problems Numerical techniques in solving P.D.E. [project]
Teaching format / methods	Lectures and group discussions
Assessment method	Examination at the end of the course
Module Coordinator	The head of Mathematics council in Engineering mathematics dept., Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University.
Lecturers	To be selected by Mathematics council in Engineering mathematics dept.
Recommended Reading	Zill, A first course in differential equations with modelling applications, Brook and Cole, 2009. Farlow, Partial differential equations for scientists and engineers, John Wiley, N.Y., 1982. Chapra, Applied numerical methods with MATLAB for engineers and scientists, McGraw Hill, N.Y., 2008.

Compulsories

Intercultural Competencies I

Intensive and Continuous Language Courses

Name of Module	Intercultural Competencies I		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Intensive and Continuous Language Courses		Credit Points (ECTS)	Non
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)

Mode	Semester, location		Language
Compulsory	Cairo, Kassel		English
Classification within the curriculum:
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites
Learning Outcomes
Content
Teaching format / methods
Assessment method
Module Coordinator	Mrs. Deborah Dombret
Lecturers
Recommended Reading

Presentation and Moderation Techniques

Name of Module	Intercultural Competencies I		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Presentation and Moderation Techniques		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	10	20	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Compulsory	Cairo, Kassel		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Non technical
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites
Learning Outcomes	a- Knowledge and Understanding: · Know the concepts of presentation and moderation · Understand the methods and techniques for efficient meeting organization, discussion and moderation techniques. b- Intellectual Skills · Can envisage the content and prepare the materials for an efficient presentation · Develop and optimize the personal presentation and moderation skills c- Professional and practical skills · Employing presentation and moderation techniques in his career d- General and Transferable skills · Practicing discussion and moderation techniques
Content	Preliminary activities (classifying target groups, determining research topics, etc. ) Types and basic rules of different presentations Content structure and developing a strategy for presentation Planning and handling of presentation materials and facilities Effective visualization Report writing Analyzing personal delivery habits in video recorded Advanced presentation and moderation techniques Training and improving delivery habits Training efficient meeting organization
Teaching format / methods	Introductory class meetings Lectures, including slide show and power point presentations Open Ended discussions initiated by the lecturer Practical exercises and video feedback Case studies through group work ended by discussions
Assessment method	Students participation 25% Students reports 25% Presentation and moderation project 50%
Module Coordinator	Prof. Fouad Khalaf, Prof. Dr. Finkbeiner
Lecturers	Dr. Sayed Kaseb, Cairo University
Recommended Reading	McNamara, C., "Basic Guide to Conducting Effective Meetings", 2008. Rotondo, J. and Rotondo, M. "Presentation Skills for Managers", McGraw Hill, 2002. Streibel, B. J.: The Manager´s Guide to Effective Meetings, McGraw Hill 2003.

Intercultural Communication I (Cross Cultural Issues in the Workplace)

Name of Module	Intercultural Competencies I		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Intercultural Communication I (Cross Cultural Issues in the Workplace)		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	15	15	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Compulsory	Cairo		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Non-technical
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites
Course Objectives	Providing theoretical and practical know-how for those working cross cultural issues Define targeted behavioural or attitudinal changes in MC environment Building interpersonal relationships Addressing MC needs in the work place Showing how can MC be managed, and impact business by Developing awareness to improve conflict prevention & resolution
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the Course, the receiver Will be self-awareness of his strengths, weaknesses, prejudices, preconceptions, stereotypes Will have built better MC skills and confidence and trust of what he has improved and in handling MC or CC issues Will have known how to motivate people to improve in MC issues Will be able to think outside the box (which may belong to normal culture devoid approaches) Will have developed better listening skills and positive attitude: focusing on common grounds rather than differences Follow up of the course long term impact will positively help build self-mastery and breaking own barriers and open new horizons for the candidates in MC environment
Content	MC Diversity and the Work place. Race, Nationality, Religion, Values, Ethics, Languages & Communication, Misconceptions and Stereotypes, Attitudes World Cultures. Classifications 4 or 9. Obstacles due to cross cultural environment. Lack of synergy, communication, mindsets, managerial issues, HR and organizational issues. Intercultural issues in the workplace. How to leverage cultural differences or difficulties. Notion of time, prerequisistes for MC Environment, Cultural orientation & Preparedness, Legislative issues, Implementation … HR Issues in MC Environment (staffing, directing & controllling). Competititveness & Competition, Remuneration Issues, Measuring Skills & Comptencies Recipes of ways, tips and tactics to handle cross cultural issues (Collection off models). Brainstorming, Systems Approach (Thinking), Management of Change, Innovation & Creativity Models, Feedback Models, Managerial Models, HR Specifics, Models of Behavior. Cross culture Negotiation Skills. The meeting etiquette, Cross cultural negotiation styles, Negotiation tactics, Case by case approach. Maximizing the potential of multicultural teams. Case Studies, Visits, Talks, Assignments…
Teaching format / methods	Formal & Interactive: ABC cultural Model, Case studies, Teamwork, Role play, Essays & Reports, Presentation Handouts PowerPoint Presentations
Assessment method	Quizzes Assignments Personal evaluation: Behaviour, participation, attitude, skills, progress Written Exam Presentation Oral
Module Coordinator	Prof. Fouad Khalaf, Prof. Dr. Finkbeiner
Lecturers	Prof. Fouad Khalaf, Prof. Dr. Finkbeiner
Recommended Reading

Intercultural Competencies II

Regional and Institutional Knowledge

Name of Module	Intercultural Competencies II		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Regional and Institutional Knowledge		Credit Points (ECTS)	Non
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)

Mode	Semester, location		Language
Compulsory	Cairo, Kassel		English
Classification within the curriculum
Requirements under examination regulations	non
Recommended Prerequisites	non
Learning Outcomes	Additionally the students will get in contact and with the most relevant institutions, companies and projects in the field of RE&EE in Germany and the MENA region.
Content	- Institutions such as NREA, IMC, Centre of excellence, GTZ, InWent, DLR, … - Fieldtrips to relevant research and development projects - Relevant institutions for regional orientation - Presentations of representatives of relevant institutions or companies
Teaching format / methods	Excursions
Assessment method	Reports
Module Coordinator	Prof. Adel Khalil, Prof. Matthias Weiter
Lecturers	Prof. Adel Khalil, Dr. Sayed Kaseb, Telsche Nielsen
Recommended Reading

German-Arab Relations (German Cooperation with the Arab World)

Name of Module	Intercultural Competencies II		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	German-Arab Relations (German Cooperation with the Arab World)		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	15	15	30	60
Mode	Term, location		Language
Compulsory	Berlin, June 2010		English
Prerequisites	Reader, baggage for 6 day excursion
Learning Outcomes	- Understanding political, economic and cultural objectives and instruments of German-Arab relations. - Understanding the institutional set-up of bilateral and multilateral development cooperation with special reference to the Arab World. - Acquiring the ability of critical assessment of instruments, institutions and results of cooperation.
Content	- Role of German parliament, ministries for development, environment and economy, Arab embassies and other organisations of relevance for shaping and cultivating German-Arab relations. - Development co-operation between Germany and the Arab World - Nature and volume of German-Arab trade and investments. - Historic and present cultural and political relations between Germany and the Middle East - Providing information on objectives and content of German-Arab M.Sc. programmes
Teaching methods	Visits to organisations of importance for German-Arab relations in Berlin; lectures; discussions.
Assessment method	Degree of participation in group discussions, quality of interventions; report on organisations visited (written contributions to “excursion diary”)
Coordination	Prof. Matthias Weiter, Prof. Adel Khalil
Lecturers	Matthias Weiter and others
Recommended Reading	UN-Charta of 1945; Millennium Declaration of 2000; OECD/DAC peer review on Germany; Folder on German Bundestag; BMZ water sector strategy; Arab Human Development Reports 2002-2006.

Energy and Society

Name of Module	Intercultural Competencies II		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Energy and Society		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2		5 x 4 (20)	40	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Compulsory	Kassel		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Basics
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites
Learning Outcomes	· Ability in critical analysis of energy projects worldwide and regional - analyses of social effects, - analysis of ecological effects, - analysis of economical effects. · Responsibility of engineering · Understanding that each technical project creates impacts for the society. Mainly in the planning phase of a project, positive and negative effects has to be discussed in democratically form which include all directly or indirectly affected social groups by a project. · Understanding of the importance of participation by society. · Understanding of the importance of Environmental Assessment Studies
Content	Case studies about energy projects and their social, ecological and economical impacts. e.g. Big waterpower projects, oil, gas, and coal exploration projects, wind energy, etc. Case studies of energy projects which have been blocked. Analysis of Environmental Assessment Studies Study of international standards.
Teaching format / methods	Two seminar blocks and a time of working in groups. At the beginning of the semester a block (2 x 4 hours) for introduction and teaching analyses instruments. Selection of case studies by the students. Working in group to analyse a case. Second seminar block near the end of the semester with the presentation and discussion of the case studies (3 x 4 hours)
Assessment method	Presentation with an elaborated text.
Module Coordinator	Prof. Matthias Weiter, Prof. Adel Khalil
Lecturers	Dr. Gawora
Recommended Reading	World Commission on Dams: Dams and Development: A New Framework of Decision-Making, London 2000

Renewable Energies

Energy Meteorology

Name of Module	Renewable Energies		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Energy Meteorology		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	16	14	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Compulsory	Cairo		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Basics
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites	none
Learning Outcomes	-Knowledge of fundamentals of atmospheric flow and solar radiation and -Ability to predict, asses and analyse potentials of wind and solar energy from meteorological data
Content	Introduction Wind Power Fundamentals of atmospheric flow Potential / Resources Design conditions Special-temporal behaviour of wind Solar power Fundamentals of radiation and atmosphere Potential / Resources Special-temporal behaviour of solar radiation Questions: Block course has impact on the methods – seminar presentations by students are difficult for them to prepare in a block course. Then project work or similar would be more appropriate.
Teaching format / methods	Lecture and Seminar (or project work) should be combined.
Assessment method	Oral presentations during the seminar Oral exam
Module Coordinator	Prof. Adel Khalil, Prof. J. Schmid
Lecturers	Dr. Bernhard Lange, Prof. Dr. Atef Sherif
Recommended Reading	Notes

Grid Integration

Name of Module	Renewable Energies		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Grid Integration		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	14	14	32	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Compulsory	Kassel		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Basics
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites	Energy Meteorology, Renewable Energies Basics
Learning Outcomes
Content	Introduction (2h lectures) I The spacio-temporal behaviour of wind and solar power (6 h lectures, 6 h seminars) Wind and solar as energy source The spacio-temporal behaviour of wind and solar power II Integration of wind and solar power in the electricity grid (4 h lectures, 4 h seminars) Grid operation Wind and solar power in electricity grids Balancing of production and consumption Grid connection and ancillary services for the grid III Strategies and tools for the operation of the electricity supply system (4 h lectures, 4 h seminars) Online-Monitoring and smoothing effect Wind power and solar power forecasting Control options for the renewable power ‚plant’ Outlook: Virtual power plant, storage, load management,… Questions: Where should the course take place? Should it be a course with e.g. 2 h weekly or a block course? This has impact on the methods – seminar talks by students are difficult for them to prepare in a block course. Then project work or similar would be more appropriate. I assume that the technical questions of grid integration as part of wind turbine technology are covered in the Wind Energy I module in the first semester.
Teaching format / methods	Lecture and Seminar (or project work) should be combined.
Assessment method	Oral presentations during the seminar Oral exam
Module Coordinator	Prof. J. Schmid, Prof. Adel Khalil
Lecturers	Dr. Kurt Rohrig, Dr. Bernhard Lange, Prof. M. ElSobky
Recommended Reading

Potentials of the MENA Region, Europe and Germany in RE

Name of Module	Renewable Energies		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Potentials of RE&EE in the MENA Region and Europe		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	10	20	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Compulsory	Cairo		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Basics
Requirements under examination regulations	non
Recommended Prerequisites	Presentation Techniques
Learning Outcomes	Students get a first overview about the different conditions for Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency in particular MENA-Countries and European Countries. In groups they will give presentations of the situation in different countries and thus get a first overview over the region. They learn researching specific information sources for Renewable Energy Potentials and definitions. This knowledge will be an important background for the following modules.
Content	Actual energy situation in particular MENA-countries (preferably presentation of home country) Definitions of potentials Researching specific information sources Actual state and Potentials of renewable Energies in the different countries Actual Projects for Renewable Energies
Teaching format / methods	Case study
Assessment method	Presentation, term paper or printed Presentation
Module Coordinator	Prof. Adel Khalil, Prof. J. Schmid
Lecturers	Prof. Adel Khalil, Dr. Sayed Kaseb
Recommended Reading	Published RE Reports

Renewable Energies - Basics

Name of Module	Renewable Energies		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Renewable Energies - Basics		Credit Points (ECTS)	4
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
2.4	30	30	60	120
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Compulsory	Cairo		English
Classification within the curriculum	Basics
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites	Thermodynamics
Learning Outcomes	· The students learn the basics of the different energy forms and conversion technologies. · Student should be able to calculate conversion efficiencies for different forms of energy
Content	· Energy classification, sources, utilisation, economics and terminology · Principal fuels for Energy Conversion · Conversion to Thermal Energy · Conversion to Electrical Energy · Conversion to Mechanical Energy · Nuclear Energy Conversion · Energy Storage
Teaching format / methods	· Lectures and presentations · Problem based teaching · Project work
Assessment method	Quizes, projects, assignments, mid-term and final exams
Module Coordinator	Prof. Adel Khalil, Prof. Jurgen Schmid
Lecturers	Prof. Adel Khalil, Prof. O. El Bahar
Recommended Reading	“Principles of Energy Conversion” by A. W. Culp, McGraw-Hill

Energy Efficiency and Conservation

Energy Efficiency in Processes and Systems

Name of Module	Energy Efficiency and Conservation		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Energy Efficiency in Processes and Systems		Credit Points (ECTS)	3
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.8	30	15	45	90
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Compulsory	Cairo		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Specialisation
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites	Thermo-dynamics Basics
Learning Outcomes	· Analyse energy supply and demand patterns · Identify different energy conservation technologies · Perform energy balance and analysis on thermal systems. · Ability to perform Energy Auditing · Identify and evaluate energy conservation opportunities · Ability to apply Energy codes and standards
Content	· Energy supply and demand patterns · Energy conservation technologies · Supply and demand side management · Energy balance and analysis on thermal systems. · Heat pumps · Cogeneration/polygene ration · Material/Thermal insulation selection · Air conditioning · Combustion control -Steam systems · High efficiency lighting- Power factor correction · Identify energy conservation opportunities · Energy Management Systems · Energy Auditing procedure · Energy codes and standards.
Teaching format / methods	· Lectures and presentations · Problem based teaching · Experimental measurements · Use of simple computer programs
Assessment method	Exams, quizzes and projects
Module Coordinator	Prof. Osama El Bahar, Prof. J. Schmid
Lecturers	Prof. Adel Khalil, Prof. Osama El Bahar, Prof. Mohamed El Sobki, Prof. Hany ElGhazali
Recommended Reading	-F. Kreith; and R.E. West ( Editors); " CRC Handbook of Energy Efficiency"; CRC Press. -T. D. Eastop, and D.R. Croft; "Energy Efficiency for Engineers and Technologists" ; Longman

Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Name of Module	Energy Efficiency and Conservation		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Energy Efficiency in Buildings		Credit Points (ECTS)	3
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.8	15	30	45	90
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Compulsory	Kassel		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Specialisation
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites
Learning Outcomes	Buildings physics Objective is the knowledge transfer of thermal/hygric and energetic building physics. Students have the basics for competencies, to apply and evaluate physical and technical aspects of efficient energy use in buildings. Students learn to estimate potentials of energy efficiency technologies in Buildings, energy production and energy use
Content	Basics of Building physics - heat transfer in building elements - shading devices - humidity and condensation effects - thermal comfort (radiation, air temperature, velocity - ventilation - Global radiation on building
Teaching format / methods
Assessment method
Module Coordinator	Prof. Dr. Schmid, Prof. Osama El Bahar
Lecturers	Prof. Dr. Maas, Prof. Ahmed Abdin, Prof. Moemen Afify
Recommended Reading

Economical / Ecological Aspects of RE&EE

Environmental Issues and Management of their Effects (Global Climate Change)

Name of Module	Economical / Ecological Aspects of RE&EE		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Environmental Issues and Management of their Effects (Global Climate Change)		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	30		30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Compulsory	Cairo		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Basics
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites
Learning Outcomes	Students know about different effects of energy use on the environment, society and economy. They know methods of Greenhouse Gas Balances and are able to analyse different energy concepts relating to their environmental impacts Students shall see Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency against the background of the danger of uncontrollable climate change on the one hand and a global economy on the other. Students know about concepts for Mitigation and are able to understand necessary Adaptation concepts.
Content	Part 1. Environmental consequences of energy use and production Climate Change / Global Warming, air pollution, water use and pollution, Natural disasters, Sea level rise, Migration and Climate Change Part 2: Mitigation Political framework Kyoto protocol UNFCCC Technologies for Mitigation such as Renewable Energies, Energy Efficiency, Clean coal) Part 3: Adaptation Risk management Damns Land use change Part 4: Greenhouse Gas balances Fundamentals Methods Calculation (Example GEMIS)
Teaching format / methods	Seminar, lecture
Assessment method	Presentation, oral examination
Module Coordinator	Prof. Nabil Abdel Monem, Prof. Dr. J. Schmid
Lecturers	Prof. Schmid, Prof. Alcamo, Prof. O. Elbahar and Prof. N. Abdel Monem
Recommended Reading	Published Reports and papers

Energy Economics - Macro

Name of module	Economical / Ecological Aspects of RE&EE		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Energy Economics - Macro		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/ field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	10	20	30	60
Mode	Term, location		Language
Compulsory	Cairo		English
Classification within the curriculum	basics
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites
Learning Outcomes	- Understand the quantitative basics of energy supply and demand. - Acquire the ability to assess economic aspects of production, distribution, consumption of energy and energy trade (including sustainability aspects). - Understand functions and structure of national, regional and international organisations involved in energy sector. - Understand the economic and administrative rules and regulations and the attitudes that control supply and demand of energy.
Content	1. Basics: The national energy balance (who produces what type of energy, where, and from which source, who consumes it, where, and for what purpose). Energy related units, conversions and formulas. 2. Sustainability: Economic, social, ecologic and political aspects; criteria and indicators of the concept of sustainable energy supply; global and European-Arab strategies of energy supply, trade, and security, (“Plan Solaire”, …) 3. Policies: Role of state; role of market; role of private sector; decentralisation; standardisation; policy options and mix; awareness building; ….. 4. Regulations: Laws; law enforcement; division of labour among organisations; feed-in; economic and social functions of tariffs; …. 5. Organisations: functions and structure of public and private organisations in the energy sector on the national, regional and international level (IEA, IAEO; …)
Teaching methods	Advance distribution of reader; lecturing basic knowledge, encouraging exchange of experiences in group discussions; visiting energy sector organisations in Egypt and discussions with planners and decision makers while there; time for writing individual analytic papers.
Assessment method	open
Module Coordinator	Prof. Mohamed El Sobki,
Lecturers	Prof. Mohamed ElSobki and Prof. Osama El Bahar
Recommended Reading	IMC Study (2006, Egypt); Claus-Mostert-Report (2007, Germany/Denmark), BMZ RE/EE MENA Concept (2009);

Energy Economics - Micro

Name of module	Economic and Ecologic Aspects of RE&EE		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Energy Economics - Micro		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	10	20	30	60
Mode	Term, location		Language
Compulsory	Kassel		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Basics
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites
Learning Outcomes	- Understand which factors influence the cost of energy. - Understand how energy pricing can influence supply and demand. - Acquire the ability to read and assess cost-benefit-analyses.
Content	1. Cost calculation for energy production and distribution; cost development prognoses (national and international level). 2. Pricing; metering, meter reading, billing; fee collection. (In public sector, industry, and households) 3. Analysing feasibility studies in the energy sector: elements, calculation methods, risk assessment, critical analysis, .….
Teaching methods	Advance distribution of reader; lecturing basic knowledge; encouraging exchange of experiences in group discussions; visiting energy sector projects and organisations in Egypt; holding discussions with planners and decision makers while there; time for writing analytic papers (individually or in groups).
Assessment method	open
Module Coordinator	open
Lecturers	Dr. Kurt Rohrig,
Recommended Reading	open

International Project Management

International Project Management Basics

Name of Module	International Project Management		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	International Project Management Basics		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	15	15	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Compulsory	Kassel		English
Classification within the curriculum:
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites
Learning Outcomes	For successful execution of renewable energy projects in the development cooperation between Germany and Arab countries students need to have basic knowledge in project management and specific knowledge in international project management are necessary. Students should know about the basic elements of project management and be aware of the meaning and value of project management in professional life. Moreover they will be qualified for the specific needs and targets of international projects.
Content	- What is project management? - What is a project? - In which cases project management is necessary and reasonable? - Project objectives - Project organisation - Project execution - Forms of international projects - Specifics of international projects - Success factors of international projects - Teambuilding in international projects - How to prepare international projects
Teaching format / methods	Seminar and lectures by external experts, exercises
Assessment method	Presentation or exam
Module Coordinator	Prof. Spang, Dr. Theda Kirchner, Dr. Sayed Kaseb
Lecturers	Prof. Spang, GNE
Recommended Reading

Project Management in Development Cooperation

Name of Module	International Project Management		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Project Management in Development Cooperation		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	15	15	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Compulsory	Kassel		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Basics
Requirements under examination regulations	non
Recommended Prerequisites	Moderation and Presentation Skills, Team Work Experience
Learning Outcomes	The students are enabled to use the key elements of project cycle management; they elaborated in a final workshop a project proposal themselves.
Content	Key elements of PCM = project cycle management; The logical framework approach; Various analysis instruments like situation analysis, stakeholder analysis, problem -, objectives – and risk analysis; Monitoring and evaluation; Indicator development
Teaching format / methods	Brief lectures followed by group work with plenary presentations and discussions; case studies, daily reviews.
Assessment method	Degree of participation, group work results, written test.
Module Coordinator	Dr. Theda Kirchner, Dr. Sayed Kaseb
Lecturers	Dr. Theda Kirchner
Recommended Reading	EU documents, OECD/DAC guidelines various websites

Engineering Economics and Feasibility Studies for RE&EE

Name of Module	International Project Management		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Engineering Economics and Feasibility Studies for RE&EE		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	20	10	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Compulsory	Cairo (Lectures, Exercises and part of the Individual work) Kassel (One week only to follow-up the Individual work, complete feasibility study)		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Non technical
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites
Learning Outcomes	a- Knowledge and Understanding: · Use of Spreadsheets application programs to systemize the feasibility studies problems, (less time consuming) · Concepts of decision making · Cost estimation techniques and funding requirements b- Intellectual Skills · Ability to perceive the environment economic status · Demand supply equilibrium · Risk analysis c- Professional and practical skills · Costs and cost estimating concepts · Methods of economic study · Depreciation, income taxes, and after tax consideration · Price changes and exchange rates · Preparing feasibility study d- General and Transferable skills · Money time relationship (interest and equivalence) · Replacement analysis and probabilistic economic analysis · Financial accounting and feasibility study
Content	Economic Decision Money-time relationship Cost and Cost estimating Building the feasibility study Methods of economic studies and selection Depreciation, income taxes, after tax considerations Price change and exchange rate Replacement analysis and probabilistic economic analysis Funding requirements, financial accounting and benefits analysis Complete Feasibility Study
Teaching format / methods	Lectures, including slide show and power point presentations Open Ended discussions initiated by the lecturer Case studies through team work ended by discussions Computer lab for spreadsheet applications and surveying issues Project work
Assessment method	Cairo: Students participation and quizzes 20% Cairo: Students reports 20% Cairo: Examination 30% Kassel: Submitting complete feasibility study 30%
Module Coordinator	Dr. Theda Kirchner, Dr. Sayed Kaseb
Lecturers	Dr. Sayed Kaseb
Recommended Reading	1. Sullivan, W. G., Wicks, E. M, and Luxhoj, J. T, "Engineering Economy" Virginia, USA, Prentice Hall, 2003. 2. Donald G. Newman, Ted G. Eschenbach, and Jerome P. Lavelle, "Engineering Economic Analysis", New York, USA, Oxford University Press, 2004. 3. Feasibility Study Preparation and Analysis Book, Available on the website www.feasibilitystudy.biz/feasibilitystudybook.html, (or a hard copy), 2008. 4. Cooperative Feasibility Study Guide, United States, Department of Agriculture, Rural Business–Cooperative Service (RBS Service), Report 58, available on www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/pub/sr58.pdf, 2000.

Potentials of Institutions and Companies for the MENA Region in Germany

Name of Module	International Project Management		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Potentials of Institutions and Companies for the MENA Region in Germany		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2		20	40	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Compulsory	Kassel		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Non technical
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites	Presentation and Moderation Techniques, Potentials of the RE in the MENA-Region
Learning Outcomes	Students should get in close contact with a company or institution with interest in the MENA-region and learn out of the perspective from a company to explore the economic potentials in a particular country. They learn about the key factors, methods and necessary framework for a company to get into the market of a country.
Content	Presentation of the company Actual activities of a company/institution in MENA-region Actual state and political framework for renewable Energies in the different countries Political and economical conditions for the company in MENA-countries
Teaching format / methods	Case study, interviews (possibly) internship with German companies
Assessment method	Presentation, Essay
Module Coordinator	Dr. Theda Kirchner, Dr. Sayed Kaseb
Lecturers	T. Nielsen, Prof. Dr. Schmid
Recommended Reading

Electives

Bio Energy

Bio Energy I

Name of Module	Bio Energy		Course Code
Name of Sub Module	Bio Energy I		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	15	15	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Elective	Cairo		English
Classification within the curriculum:	specialisation
Requirements under examination regulations	Thermodynamic Basics, Mathematics, Pre-Phase Mathematics
Recommended Prerequisites
Learning Outcomes	Be able to assess the different types of Bio Energy sources Understand the need for new Energy sources Comprehend the role of Bio energy in providing clean Energy To raise the awareness of engineers towards the society Acquire the ability to produce an economical Bio fuel Possess the skills to evaluate different Bio fuels
Content	An overview of Petroleum as a fuel (Reserves, Production and consumption) as well as gas and oil prices. Potential of Renewable energy Carbon Cycle Types of biomass Introduction to Bio fuels ( history, international applications and production, properties, specifications and environmental impact) Bio diesel Feedstock selection (agricultural point of view, water consumption, weather, food edible or non edible? Land use for biomass production agricultural waste worldwide vegetable oils, animal fats and waste oils) Chemistry of (alcohols, triglycerides, Free fatty acids and the Trans-esterification reaction) Simple introduction to biochemistry Oilseed Processing ( Oil expellers, solvent extraction) Economics of Bio fuels Engine Testing
Teaching format / methods	· Field visits to oilseed plantations and Oil Extraction facilities in Egypt · Lab work: Preparation of biodiesel from Non-Edible Vegetable Oil Evaluation of the Physical Properties of the Produced Fuel Engine Testing
Assessment method	Quizzes Assignments
Module Coordinator	Prof. Dr. F. Ashour, Dr. B. Krautkremer
Lecturers	Prof. Dr. F. Ashour, Prof. Hendawi Salem
Recommended Reading

Bio Energy II

Name of Module	Bio Energy		Course Code
Name of Sub Module	Bio Energy II		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual /group work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	20	10	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Elective	Kassel		English
Classification within the curriculum:	specialisation
Requirements under examination regulations	Thermodynamic basics, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry basics
Recommended Prerequisites
Learning Outcomes	knowledge of the methodology to determine bio mass potentials knowledge of methodology of bio mass conversion knowledge of existing conversion technologies capability to analyse the sustainability of the whole chain knowledge of the necessity of specific boundary condition for the conversion individual technologies capability to adapt technologies to local needs capability of integration of bio energy in the energy supply systems
Content	Efficiency of biomass production Biomass in waste Different ways of using biomass Combustion basics with respect to biomass conversion Conversion paths (combustion of solid bio mass, thermo chemical gasification, anaerobic digestion, bio fuels) Integration of bio energy in conventional and renewable energy systems, utilization of the specific characteristics of bio energy systems with other renewable energies Design methodology for the design of conversion paths
Teaching format / methods	20 hours of lectures to provide with discussions concerning the transfer to country specific conditions. Field visits to typical bio energy plants in Germany with discussion of influence of the boundary conditions on the plant concept. Group work: Apply of design methodology to adapt a conversion technology to specific boundary conditions. Individual work: Design of a biogas plant as an example for any biomass plant with respect to country specific boundary conditions.
Assessment method	Oral examination, report
Module Coordinator	Dr. B. Krautkremer and Prof. Dr. F. Ashour
Lecturers	Dr. B. Krautkremer
Recommended Reading

Solar Thermal Systems

Solar Thermal Systems I

Name of Module	Solar Thermal Systems		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Solar Thermal Systems I		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	10	10/10	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Elective	Cairo		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Specialisation
Requirements under examination regulations	Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer
Recommended Prerequisites	Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer
Learning Outcomes	· Learning the use of solar thermal energy for domestic hot water, space heating, swimming pool heating and air conditioning · Learning how to evaluate systems on the basis of calculating energy balance · Learning how to design and dimension solar thermal plants for domestic hot water, space heating and air conditioning (as components and as total system) as well as how to plan the connection of the systems with one another and with the building · Learning how to use planning tools and simulation programs
Content	Solar thermal heating 1. Recapitulation of basics of solar radiation including Calculation of Radiation on the inclined, adjusted area, Solar radiation distribution, Spatial and temporal solar radiation variations 2. Components of solar thermal plants: Collector loop 2.1 Collectors: Energy balance of solar collectors, simplified efficiency curve, collector types, collector materials, selective surfaces, 2.2 Heat carrier thermophysical properties, Pressure drop and heat transfer, Chemical stability, Solubility of gases; 2.3 Collector loop Deventing device, Expansion device, Pump group, Stagnation of solar collectors, Drain back system, Natural circulation system, Control system 3. Components of solar thermal plants: Heat storage: 3.1 General tasks of heat storage, Thermophysical properties of heat stores, Heat stores for conventional systems, Domestic hot water demand (DHW), Space heating demand, Hydraulics of conventional systems, Passive heat stores, 3.2 Hot water stores Stores for natural circulation plants (double mantle tanks), Stores for forced circulation plants, Function of internal and external heat exchangers, Stratification devices, Legionella, Limestone, Hydraulics of series/parallel connected heat stores, 3.3 Solar Combi Stores Design, charging/discharging schemes, Overview on Seasonal storage, Overview on Latent heat/Sorption 4. Hydraulics, design and control of solar thermal plants: General rules of hydraulics, collector hydraulics (low flow/high flow/match flow), One way valve in collector loop, Decoupling of hydraulic circuits, Natural circulation plants, DHW plants, Solar Combisystems (DHW + Space heating), Compact units 5. Large solar thermal plants 5.1 Large solar thermal plants for multi family houses 5.2 Large centralized solar thermal plants using district heating and long term stores 6. Solar assisted swimming pools: Collectors, Hydraulics and control 7. Solar assisted air conditioning Introduction 8. Solar process heat: Temperature levels of several industrial processes, Collector types for different temperature levels, Examples of designed systems 9. Dimensioning of solar thermal plants: DHW plants, Swimming pools, Combisystems 10. Simulation tools for solar thermal systems: Meteonorm (climate data generator), TSOL, POLYSUN, TRNSYS, Others 11: Monitoring and optimization System failures, Methods for long term monitoring, Methods for system optimization
Teaching format / methods	Lectures, Power point presentations, Blackboard, Overhead
Assessment method	Written Examination
Module Coordinator	Dr. Salman Ajib, Dr. Michael Krause
Lecturers	Dr. Michael Krause
Recommended Reading	Duffie, Beckman: “Solar Engineering of thermal processes”; ISBN 978-0-471-69867-8 (2006) Khartchenko: “Thermische Solaranlagen”, ISBN 3-89700-372-4 (2004) Henning, H.-M.: Handbook of Solar Air Conditioning (2. Edition) Manuscripts of the lecturer

Solar Thermal Systems II

Name of Module	Solar Thermal Systems		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Solar Thermal Systems II		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	10	10/10	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Elective	Kassel		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Specialisation
Requirements under examination regulations	Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer
Recommended Prerequisites	Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer
Learning Outcomes	- Learning the use of solar thermal energy for air conditioning - Learning how to evaluate and size solar thermal plants for air conditioning (as components and as total system) as well as how to plan the connection of the systems with one another and with the building - Learning how to use of planning tools and simulation programs for the design of solar air conditioning systems
Content	Solar thermal cooling and solar thermal assisted air conditioning Introduction Space cooling and refrigeration Cooling and dehumidification Energy demand for cooling and dehumidification Fundamentals Basics of absorption cooling Energy and mass balance of absorption cycle Solution field Thermodynamics and efficiency Working pairs Enthalpy-concentration chart Basics of cooling towers Humid air Cooling tower concepts: wet cooling towers/dry cooling towers Absorption cycles using LiBr-water or other working pairs like NH3-water and organic pairs Cycle schematic Balances of the components Evaporator Condenser Absorber Desorber Solution heat exchanger Pump Expansion valves Figures of merit Coefficient of performance Pump work ratio Design and technical details Typical component design Crystallisation prevention Maintenance of vacuum System integration Control Characteristic equation Buffer and storage tanks Solar fraction Primary energy rate Water consumption Economics 3.6 State of the art of absorption chillers and new developments 4. Solid sorption 4.1 Basics of absorption cooling 4.2 Energy and mass balance of absorption cycle 4.3 Thermodynamics and efficiency 4.4 Working pairs 4.4.1 Silicagel-water 4.4.2 Zeolite-water 4.4.3 Ammonium salts 4.5 State of the art and new developments 5 Other thermally driven cooling systems 5.1 Open desiccant systems 5.1.1 Solid desiccant systems 5.1.1.1 Basics 5.1.1.2 Design 5.1.1.3 Working pairs 5.1.1.4 Application 5.1.2 Liquid desiccant systems 5.1.2.1 Basics 5.1.2.2 Design 5.1.2.3 Working pairs 5.1.2.4 Application 5.2 Jet-cycle systems 6 Double-effect absorption cycle Examples of installed systems
Teaching format / methods	Lectures, Power point presentations, Blackboard, Overhead
Assessment method	Written Examination
Module Coordinator	Dr. Salman Ajib, Dr. Michael Krause
Lecturers	Dr. Salman Ajib
Recommended Reading	Duffie, Beckman: “Solar Engineering of thermal processes”; ISBN 978-0-471-69867-8 (2006) Khartchenko: “Thermische Solaranlagen”, ISBN 3-89700-372-4 (2004) Henning, H.-M.: Handbook of Solar Air Conditioning (2. Edition) Manuscripts of the lecturer

Solar Thermal Power

Concentrated Solar Thermal Power I

Name of Module	Solar Thermal Power		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Concentrated Solar Power I		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	15	15	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Elective	Cairo		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Technical
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites	Mathematics, Energy meteorology, Thermodynamics, Fluid mechanics and Heat transfer
Learning Outcomes	- Realizing the operating limits of non-focusing collectors and the need for focusing collectors. - Understanding the basic theory of energy concentration. - Knowledge of the different components of a focusing collector. - Knowledge of the different types of solar concentrators, the relative merits of each, the achieved concentration ratios and the possible levels of delivery temperature. - Knowledge of the common features and the differences between different types. - Ability to make the calculations to yield the output power, the delivery temperature (for specific types) and the performance indices.
Content	FUNDAMENTALS INTRODUCTION - Basic theory of focusing collectors - Range of concentration ratios - Components of a focusing collector - Complications - Application problems - Lack of a generalized treatment THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL SOLAR IMAGES DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATIONS - Line and point focusing collectors - Different forms of concentrators - Different positions ; and the use of heliostats - Different shapes of receivers - Orienting, or tracking, mechanisms - Manual or mechanized operation of orienting mechanisms - Typical concentration ratios required for various temperature levels ENERGY BALANCE - General energy balance and explanation of different terms - Variation of useful energy gain with concentration ratio OPTICAL LOSSES - Specular reflectance ; practical values - Special considerations when calculating cover transmittance and receiver absorptance - Intercept factor EVALUATION OF THERMAL LOSSES THERMAL-INERTIA EFFECTS - Storage effect and transient effect II- ANALYSIS OF SPECIFIC TYPES OF REFLECTIVE CONCENTRATORS Examples : 1- Parabolic trough 2- Axicon concentrator Concentration profile Temperature distributions Performance indices 3- Stationary-reflector-tracking-absorber (SRTA) 4- Conical-bucket concentrator 5- Central-tower receiver
Teaching format / methods	- Lectures - Reading assignments followed by presentations and discussions - Design project(s) - Laboratory work (at the solar energy laboratory, National Research Center NRC) - Visits to NRC and to a power station under construction (to be arranged)
Assessment method	- Presentations - Participation in discussions - Project work - Written exam(s)
Module Coordinator	Prof. M.F. ElRefai, Dr. Franz Trieb
Lecturers	Prof. Dr. Mohamed F. El-Refaie
Recommended Reading	1- Duffie J. A. and Beckman W. A., Solar Energy Thermal Processes, John Wiley & Sons, 1974. 2- Meinel A. B. and Meinel M. P., Applied Solar Energy, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, 1977. 3- Elsayed M. M., Taha I. S. and Sabbagh J. A., Design of Solar Thermal Systems, Scientific Publishing Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA, 1994 (ISBN 9960-06-001-2) 4- Selection of published papers (will be handed out).

Concentrated Solar Thermal Power II

Name of Module	Solar Thermal Power		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Concentrated Solar Power II		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	10	20	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Elective	Kassel		English
Classification within the curriculum:
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites
Learning Outcomes	Basic question: Which learning outcomes should be attained by students in the module? e.g.: - Knowledge: information, theoretical and/or factual knowledge - Skills: cognitive and practical skills which make use of the knowledge - Competences: integration of knowledge, skills and social and methodological abilities in work and study situations20. Example: “The students know / are able to…”
Content	The description should indicate the weighting and level of the content.
Teaching format / methods
Assessment method
Module Coordinator	Dr. Franz Trieb, Prof. M.F. ElRefai
Lecturers	Dr. Franz Trieb
Recommended Reading

Photovoltaic

Photovoltaic I

Name of Module	Photovoltaic		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Photovoltaic I		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	18	12	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Elective	Cairo		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Basics
Requirements under examination regulations	Basics of Electrical Engineering
Recommended Prerequisites	Energy Meteorology, Renewable Energy Basic
Learning Outcomes	- The students are able to estimate the solar radiation on a oriented surfaces - To gain basic knowledge about the physics of photovoltaic cell materials, production and modules structure - To understanding of the basic electrical characteristics of the solar module and required power conditioning unit for grid operation - Ability to design grid connected PV system and estimating the performance criteria using simulation software tools
Content	Photovoltaic I: Grid connected PV Systems - Introduction to PV systems and applications. - Characteristics of the solar radiation (diffuse, direct, and albedo) and estimating the radiation on the PV module. - Physics of solar cells (photovoltaic effect), semiconductor material and their application in PV. - PV materials and cells technologies (mono-crystalline, multi-crystalline, thin-film technology, and production technology for solar cells and modules. - Electrical characteristics of solar cells and modules. - Maximum power point, MPP-tracking, aim and techniques. - Basic components of grid connected PV-Systems (cabling, protection, inverter-concepts (with and without transformer). - The local requirements and legalisations for integration of PV systems to the utility grid. - PV systems evaluation criteria (energy yield, performance ratio) - Design grid connected PV systems (Sizing of PV-generator, cabling protection, Inverter). - Implementing Simulation tools (e.g. PV*SOL or INSEL) for the design and prognoses of the PV system performance. - Project work
Teaching format / methods	lectures, Excursions, small project work in groups

Assessment method	Presentation and report
Module Coordinator	Prof. Ahmed Alaa El Kousy, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mohamed Ibrahim
Lecturers	Prof. Ahmed Alaa El Kousy
Recommended Reading	Textbooks: - Tom Markvart & Luis Castaner “Practical Handbook of Photovoltaics, Fundamentals and Applications” Elsevier Ltd., ISBN- 1856173909 - A. Goetzberger V.U. Hoffmann “Photovoltaic Solar Energy Generation“ Springer Berlin Heidelberg New York, ISBN 3-540-23676-7 - Roger A. Messenger “Jerry Ventre Photovoltaic Systems Engineering” by CRC Press LLC, ISBN 0-8493-1793-2 - John A. Duffie William A. Beckman “Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes” John Wiley & Sons Inc. - M.A. Green “Third Generation Photovoltaics, Advanced Solar Energy Conversion” Springer Berlin Heidelberg New York, ISBN-10 3-540-26562-7

Photovoltaic II

Name of Module	Photovoltaic		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Photovoltaic II		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	18	12	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Elective	Kassel		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Specialisation
Requirements under examination regulations	Photovoltaic I
Recommended Prerequisites
Learning Outcomes	- The students are able to deal with decentralized PV systems and their requirements. - Gain basic knowledge about the storage technologies and their rule in photovoltaic stand alone systems - Understanding the basic concepts of energy management - Ability to design stand alone PV system according to specific application and resources conditions. - Gaining the necessary knowledge about estimating the techno-economic performance criteria. - Implementing standard PV simulation software tools for system design.
Content	Photovoltaic II: Decentralized and Stand-Alone PV Hybrid Systems - Modular PV systems technology for decentralized ac-power supply. - Large decentralized PV systems (fixed mounted and tracking systems, power condition units and grid integration). - PV stand-alone and hybrid systems configurations and components performance. - Supervisory control and energy management strategies for PV decentralized systems. - Storage technology for PV stand-alone systems (super-capacitors, batteries, electrolysis and fuel cells). - Power conditioning units for decentralized and stand-alone PV-Systems and components (battery charger, Bi-directional converters, fuel cell inverters). - PV Economics and specific energy cost calculation. - Techno-economic performance criteria of stand-alone PV and hybrid systems. - Methodologies for sizing PV hybrid systems. - Design of stand-alone PV hybrid system (load demand synthesis, component sizing, evaluation of performance criteria). - Implementing simulation tools for designing PV stand-lone systems. - Case study via project work (design of stand alone PV system).
Teaching format / methods	lectures, Excursions, design project work in groups
Assessment method	Project report and presentation
Module Coordinator	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mohamed Ibrahim, Prof. Ahmed Alaa El Kousy
Lecturers	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mohamed Ibrahim
Recommended Reading	Textbooks: - Tom Markvart & Luis Castaner “Practical Handbook of Photovoltaics, Fundamentals and Applications” Elsevier Ltd., ISBN- 1856173909 - A. Goetzberger V.U. Hoffmann “Photovoltaic Solar Energy Generation“ Springer Berlin Heidelberg New York, ISBN 3-540-23676-7 - Roger A. Messenger “Jerry Ventre Photovoltaic Systems Engineering” by CRC Press LLC, ISBN 0-8493-1793-2 - John A. Duffie William A. Beckman “Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes” John Wiley & Sons Inc. - M.A. Green “Third Generation Photovoltaics, Advanced Solar Energy Conversion” Springer Berlin Heidelberg New York, ISBN-10 3-540-26562-7.

Wind Energy

Wind Energy I

Name of Module	Wind Energy		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Wind Energy I		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	20	10	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Elective	Cairo		English
Classification within the curriculum:
Requirements under examination regulations	Energy Meteorology, Renewable Energy Basics
Recommended Prerequisites	Energy Meteorology, Renewable Energy Basics
Learning Outcomes	· The students should know the state of the art in wind energy and wind farming · The students should be able to: o To differentiate between different types of wind turbines o To understand the different structural components and associated problem o To understand the different control mechanism (blade pitch, stall, etc...) · The students should be able to design different wind turbine components o They should compute the rotor-blade aerodynamics and determine the optimum blade setting angles for design mean flow speed o They should compute the forces and performance curves for the wind turbine o The students should be able to determine the basic wind turbine dimensions · The student should understand the basic operation of electric generators and grid integration, mechanical drive trains and mechanical pumps. · The students should know the basic modes of operation for isolated, island and wind farms, and the basic control mechanisms associated with each. · The students should know the different types of energy storage and are introduced to pump storage systems and electrochemical battery systems · The students should be able to calculate the cost of production and the economic benefit
Content	1 Historical development and state of the art. Wind Turbines and Wind Farms State of the art Wind power application- overview Technology and prospects of the wind power application 2 Wind Turbines Wind Turbine output and physical fundamentals Systematics of wind turbines Structure and behavior of system components Measures at the wind turbine to regulate the power. Tower Design Characteristic curves and characteristic diagrams 3 Design of Wind Turbines Rotor Blade Calculation for HAWT Dimensioning of Wind Turbines Selection of number of wind turbine blades 4 Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) Synchronous generator Asynchronous Generator Mechanical drive train and adjustment Grid connection 5 Wind Power Plants for Electricity Generation Application types Functional structure of a wind Power plant Modes of operation Control concepts 6 Storage Pump storage Electrochemical storage 7 Economy Plant costs Cost of electricity generation of Wind Power plants Subsidy Programs
Teaching format / methods	Lecture and seminar, and field excursion to (Zaafarana or Hurghada sites)
Assessment method	Homework Quizzes and oral presentations Final Exam
Module Coordinator	Prof. Galal Khalafalla, Prof. S. Heier
Lecturers	Prof. Galal Khalafalla, Dr. Basman El Hadidi
Recommended Reading	Wind Energy Conversion Systems, S.Heier, John Wiley Wind Turbines, Erich Hau, Springer Verlag

Wind Energy II (Electrical Aspects)

Name of Module	Wind Energy		Course Code
Name of Sub Module	Wind Energy II (Electrical Aspects)		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	22	8	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Elective	Kassel		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Specialisation
Requirements under examination regulations	Wind Energy I, Control Techniques
Recommended Prerequisites	Wind Energy I, Control Techniques
Learning Outcomes	· The students should know the different WEC devices and functions · The students can describe the different components of WECS o They should be able to calculate the blade setting and obtain the performance curves o They should be able to match the turbine to a suitable generator o They should be able to describe the suitable drive train · The students should know the different problems related with grid integration o They should know the different types of grids o They should know how to control the grid · The students should be able to design wind turbine control concepts for island, grid and interconnected operation. · The student should be able to design the control systems for the plant operation.
Content	1. Construction and Functional Structures of WEC. 2 Main Components of Wind Energy Converters. 2.1 Rotor Blade with pitch drive 2.2 Input Torque 2.3 Generator 2.4 Mechanical Drive Train 3 Grid Integration 3.1 Different electrical networks 3.2 Grid influences 3.3 Grid control 4 Control Concepts and Operational Results 4.1 Island Grid Operation of WECs 4.2 Grid Operation 4.3 Interconnection operation 5 Control System Design and Plant Simulation. 5.1 Plant Components characteristics 5.2 Development of Math. Models for Control and Simulation 5.3 Dimensioning of the Controllers
Teaching format / methods	Lecture and seminar, and field excursion to (some German Sites)
Assessment method	Homework Quizzes and oral presentations Final Exam
Module Coordinator	Prof. S. Heier, Prof. Galal Khalafalla
Lecturers	Prof. Dr. Heier
Recommended Reading	Wind Energy Conversion Systems, S.Heier, John Wiley Wind Turbines, Erich Hau, Springer Verlag

Wind Energy II (Mechanical Aspects)

Name of Module	Wind Energy		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Wind Energy II (Mechanical Aspects)		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	22	8	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Elective	Kassel		English
Classification within the curriculum:
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites	Wind Energy I
Learning Outcomes	· The students should be able to design different wind turbine components o They should compute the rotor-blade aerodynamics and determine the optimum blade setting angles for design mean flow speed o They should compute the forces and performance curves for the wind turbine o The students should be able to determine the basic wind turbine dimensions · The students should know how to compare different design concepts for power delivery systems · The students should be able to design the different gear boxes and mechanical drives in the machine house · The students should be aware of the safety and braking systems needed in the machine house · The students needs to design the different tracking mechanisms · The students should compute the different aerodynamic, structural and dynamic loads on the wind turbine blades and tower. · The students should be able to estimate the extra loads from the mechanical systems connected to the wind turbine. · The students should be able to distinguish between the different materials used to construct the rotor blades o The students should be able to design rotor blades using different available materials and technology · The students should know the different types of towers and support used for wind turbines · The students should be able to make a preliminary design for a tubular, concrete or lattice tower and suitable foundation. · The students should be aware of the different legislation requirements and transportation facilities needed to build and operate a wind turbine/farm. · The students should know how to plan for a new wind far, and to develop a gaunt chart to define when the different design, construction, testing and operation will commence. · The student should be aware of the different safety measures and necessary scheduled maintenance for wind turbines. · The student should know the appropriate steps to apply for wind farm certification
Content	1 Mechanical drive train and machine house Comparison of different design concepts Blade adjustment system Rotor Brake Step up Gears Generator coupling Tracking of wind direction Machine house Aesthetic criteria 2 Loads and Structural demands Static aerodynamic and structural loads on blades and towers Dynamic loads on blades and towers Modelling to calculate the loads and structural demands Mechanical components and control system loads 3 Rotor Blades in composite construction Materials Composite material construction Rotor blade construction Rotor blade connection to the hub 4 Towers and Foundation Design and varieties Steel tube towers Concrete tower Lattice tower Foundation 5 Planning, Installation and Operation Project planning Legislations for land and environmental operation Transport facilitations for wind farm Plant erection, testing and operation Safety aspects Service and maintenance 6 Certification of Wind Power Plants
Teaching format / methods	Lecture and seminar, and field excursion to (some German Sites)
Assessment method	Homework Quizzes and oral presentations Final Exam
Module Coordinator	Prof. S. Heier, Prof. Galal Khalafalla
Lecturers	Prof. S. Heier, Dr. Basman El Hadidi
Recommended Reading	Wind Energy Conversion Systems, S.Heier, John Wiley Wind Turbines, Erich Hau, Springer Verlag

Wind Park Planning

Name of Module	Wind Energy		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Wind Park Planning		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2		15	15	30
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Elective	Kassel		English
Classification within the curriculum:	Wind Energy Basics, Renewable Energy Basics
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites	Wind Energy I
Learning Outcomes
Content	Practical training with common tools for wind farm or solar power planning is important for the participants; this should be done in an extra course following this one in the second semester. Wind and Solar could run in parallel and the students choose one. This could be e.g. a 3 or 4 day full time block module. a) Project Planning / Micro siting of wind farms with WAsP / WAsP engineering or WindPro b) Project Planning tools for solar power ( This is outside my scope of knowledge and someone else would have to take this)
Teaching format / methods	Practical training
Assessment method
Module Coordinator	Prof. S. Heier, Prof. Galal Khalafalla
Lecturers	Dr. B. Lange, Dr. Gregor Giebel
Recommended Reading	Wind Energy Conversion Systems, S. Heier, John Wiley Wind Turbines, Erich Hau, Springer Verlag

Energy Economics

Energy Economics Special

Name of Module	Energy Economics		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Energy Economics Special		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	4	4/12/10	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Elective	Cairo		English
Classification within the curriculum:	specialisation
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites
Learning Outcomes	Acquire specific knowledge and methodology in energy economics to be able to design a concept for a master thesis in this field, to do the necessary research for this thesis and accomplish it.
Content	Content shall be defined by lecturer in cooperation with the participants who opt for this elective. Possible fields would be: - Sector policies, laws and regulations - economic instruments and incentives - financing - tariff structure (cross subsidies, social aspects) - decentralisation - energy system modelling - institutional set-up, international best practices
Teaching format / methods	Advance distribution of reader; lecturing; visiting energy sector organisations; holding discussions with planners and decision makers while there; time for writing an analytic paper (individually or in group).
Assessment method	Assessing the quality of the concept for the master thesis
Module Coordinator	Dr. Sayed Kaseb
Lecturers	TBD
Recommended Reading	To be defined after topics of this elective module are specified according to the needs of the participants

Energy Efficiency and Conservation

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Special

Name of Module	Energy Efficiency and Conservation		Course Code
Name of Sub-Module	Energy Efficiency and Conservation Special		Credit Points (ECTS)	2
Credit Hours (Egypt)	Lectures (h)	Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)	Individual work (h)	Total work load (h)
1.2	4	4/12/10	30	60
Mode	Semester, location		Language
Elective	Cairo		English
Classification within the curriculum:	specialisation
Requirements under examination regulations
Recommended Prerequisites
Learning Outcomes
Content
Teaching format / methods
Assessment method
Module Coordinator
Lecturers	TBD
Recommended Reading