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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Drive Analysis for Renewable Energy Systems | |||
| Reference | EN3200 | Version | 1 |
| Created | September 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | February 2024 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| This module aims to provide students with the ability to interpret how the drive systems of renewable energy systems operate and are designed. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain the principles of operation of machine elements commonly used in renewable energy system drivetrains. |
| 2 | Assess the suitability of different components for a particular application using design calculations. |
| 3 | Assess the vibrational behaviour of drivetrain systems. |
| 4 | Discuss induction and synchronous machines and their use in renewable energy systems. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Types of drivetrain commonly used in renewable energy systems such as wind turbines and wave energy converters. Operation and design of drivetrain components such as gears, bearings, shafts, flexible mechanical elements, clutches, brakes, couplings, flywheels, screws, fasteners, hydraulics and pneumatics. Estimation of natural frequency of drivetrain systems and design for vibration. Synchronous machine principles. 1-phase and 3-phase circuits, real and reactive power, principle of three phase generation. 3-phase induction motor, construction and operating principle, basic drive characteristics. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Full-time students: This module will be delivered using lectures and tutorials supported by directed study. Part-time students: This module is delivered by a combination of lectures and tutorials online. It will be supported by online drop-in evening sessions. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 40 | 40 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 110 | 110 |
| 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 | |||||
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| 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, 4 |
| Description: | A design project | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| A minimum D grade must be achieved to pass this module. | |
| 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 | EN2500 or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | HAU, E., 2013.Wind Turbines: fundamentals, technologies, application, economics. 3rd ed. Heidelberg: Springer Berlin |
| 2 | PECHER, A., KOFOED, J.P., 2017. Handbook of Ocean Wave Energy. Springer Chan |
| 3 | BUDYNAS, R.G., NISBETT, J.K., SHIGLEY, J.E., 2020. Shigley's mechanical engineering design. 11th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education |
| 4 | CHILDS, P.R.N., 2019. Mechanical design engineering handbook. 2nd ed. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann |
| 5 | WILDI, T., 2013. Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems. 6th ed. London: Prentice Hall |
| 6 | RASHID, M.H., ed., 2016, Electric Renewable Energy Systems, Academic Press |