Renewable Energy Sources
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Module Aims
Aim 1
The aim of this module is to enable students to develop a thorough knowledge of the fundamental topics in the fields of Renewable Energy Sources.
Module Content
Introduction to renewable energy and meteorology
Wind and Solar Energy
Wind Energy: Basic principles, energy from the wind, wind turbines, location assessment, DFIG and Synchronous Permanent Generator Schemes, efficiencies, off-shore wind turbines technologies.
Solar Photovoltaic (PV): Basic principles, MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking), PV types, PV standalone system, Grid-connected PV system, PV integration, System design, economics
Storage: Long and short term hydroelectricity, pressurized air in empty mines, batteries, flywheel systems, super capacitors
Introduction to other renewable energy sources:
Solar thermal energy, solar thermal engines and electricity generation
Biomass: Type of Biomass, production from biomass, environment impacts.
Hydroelectricity: resources, capacity and output, type of hydroelectricity plants, turbines,
Geothermal: Overview, geothermal exploration and resources
Heat pumps: Basic principles, ground source heat pumps
Tidal and wave energy.
Distributed generation
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Teaching Methods
The material will be covered by presentation lectures, tutorials to deepen the knowledge provided in lectures and one course work in an appropriate topic of renewable energy sources. In order to make students acquire a broaden knowledge and practical experience some Laboratory sessions will be also offered to students.
In addition to that a lecture will be given by external researcher to provide to students some aspects of the related to the topic research work.
Finally, one or two visits to renewable energy plants for instance a Photovoltaic park and a Wind unit will be organized. These visits will give the opportunity to students to enlarge their knowledge on the practical aspects of the study field and come in contact with employers and employees.
The lectures, tutorials and any other educational material will be made available to students in the VLE. Lecturers will regularly offer individual assistance to students. Appropriate bibliography will be provided to students.
Assessment Methods
This module is assessed through a report and a Written Examination.
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