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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Science For Renewable Energy | |||
| Reference | EN1201 | Version | 1 |
| Created | October 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | February 2024 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop a comprehensive understanding of science and engineering underpinning the different energy processes as well as materials that enables generation, harvesting,conversion and storage of renewable energy. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Describe understanding of the scientific basis of advanced energy systems as well as thermal energy storage and electrochemical. |
| 2 | Describe the properties, performance, fabrication method, characterisation of functional and hybrid materials to apply in each renewable energy system. |
| 3 | Implement the energy systems that are efficient and reliable, taking into account the properties of the materials used and the conditions in which the system will operate. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Photo physics, visible light-mediated energy transfer, band structure and optical Properties, material properties and structure relation, chemical bonding, characterisation method, hydrogen technologies, organic and standard electrochemistry, water splitting, electrochemical materials, Butler-Volmer equations and kinetics, electrochemical equations, species transports, co-electrolysis, voltammetry, Gibbs Free Energy, electron flow, and chemical transformation, catalysis basics, thermodynamics, hydrogen storage science, biomass conversion, ocean energy, energy storage science, composite basics, sustainability, gas dynamics, electromagnetism in matter, radiation and dynamics. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is taught through lectures, laboratory and tutorials. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 45 | 45 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 105 | 105 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | A case study/laboratory report | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises of 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Materials for Advanced Energy Systems, Tong, Colin, Springer, 2018, ISBN 978-3-319-98002-7 (eBook) |
| 2 | Wolf, E. L., Physics and Technology of Sustainable Energy, Oxford Graduate Texts (Oxford, 2018; online edn, Oxford Academic), |
| 3 | Serguei N. Lvov, Introduction to Electrochemical Science and Engineering, CRC Press; 2nd edition (2021) |