| CODE | ISE5209 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Introduction to Renewable Energy Technologies | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Institute for Sustainable Energy | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit will initially provide an overview of the various RES technologies for electricity generation and thermal heating. The study-unit will then focus on the principles of operation, design, and the particular installation requirements of the following technologies: Solar Photovoltaics; Solar heating technologies; Solar concentration systems; Wind Turbines including Offshore; Building-Integrated Systems; Biomass and Energy from Waste Plants; Hydro, Tidal and Wave Power Systems. Study-Unit Aims: The main scope of this study-unit is to provide an introduction to renewable energy technologies. It will enable the student to evaluate renewable energy technologies and propose solutions. It covers the technologies used to convert different forms of renewable energy, including solar, wind, bio-energy, energy from waste, hydro, and wave. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Obtain an understanding of the various renewable energy technologies; - Apply the fundamental scientific principles that form the basis for the design and performance estimation of various renewable energy systems; - Evaluate the various advantages, problems and limitations associated with the various renewable energy technologies; - Propose technical solutions for harnessing renewable energy at a given site; - Apply computer-based design and simulation programs. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Apply theoretical and practical methods to determine the performance of renewable energy systems; - Undertake technical site assessments for application of RES technologies; - Apply the various procedures required for the implementation of RES projects, including the installation, operation and maintenance of renewable energy systems; - Compile reports about the technical feasibility of renewable energy technologies for various circumstances. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Sustainable Energy - Choosing Among Options, Jefferson W. Tester, Elisabeth M. Drake, Michael J. Driscoll, Michael W. Golay, William A. Peters, The MIT Press (2005), ISBN-10: 0262201534. Renewable Energy, Third Edition (Hardcover), Bent Sorensen, Academic Press (2005), ISBN-10: 0126561532. Wind Energy Explained: Theory, Design and Application, James Manwell, J G Mc Gowan, A Rogers, John Wiley & Sons (2007); ISBN: 0471499722. Wind Energy Handbook, Tony Burton, David Sharpe, Nick Jenkins, Ervin Bossanyi, John Wiley & Sons (2009); ISBN: 9780471489979. Planning and Installing Photovoltaic Systems: A Guide for Installers, Architects and Engineers, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sonnenenergie, Routledge (2013); ISBN:1136528229. Planning and Installing Solar Thermal Systems: A Guide for Installers, Architects and Engineers, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sonnenenergie, Routledge (2013); ISBN:1844077608. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Independent Study | ||||||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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