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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Energy Conversion and Storage | |||
| Reference | EN3570 | Version | 8 |
| Created | May 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | March 2004 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to apply fundamental technical concepts and principles in the appraisal and selection of energy conversion and storage devices. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate knowledge of the performance of IC engines and combustion. |
| 2 | Differentiate the performance of typical alternative energy storage devices. |
| 3 | Analyse the performance of wind and hydro power generation systems. |
| 4 | Manipulate experimental data taken from the IC engine test bed. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Heat pumps, geo-thermal/ground source. Rankine cycle, Refrigeration & air conditioning, Combustion, Aspects of Steam Plant Design, Nuclear, IC Engines. Turbo-Machinery: Well's Turbine, Hydraulic Turbines,Pelton, Francis,Kaplan. Dimensional analysis, performance laws, perfomance characteristics, specific speed, energy losses, hydraulic efficiency. Energy storage requirements, principles, technologies and applications. Thermal energy storage, wet and dry systems; mechanical energy storage, flywheels, compressed air energy storage, pumped hydro schemes; electrical energy storage, battery systems, psb, vrb, ZnBr, NaS, Li-ion, lead-acid, metal-air, super capacitors, SMES; hydrogen energy systems, fuel cells, Regenesys system. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Full-time students: This module is delivered by a combination of lectures and tutorials. It will be supported by practical examples and activities. 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. Assessments will primarily be online with invigilated closed book exam. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 44 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 106 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 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: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Closed book examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 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 | Statics and Dynamics (EN1700) or its equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | DIXON, S.L., 2013. Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery. 7th edition Boston, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann. |
| 2 | MASSEY, B., 2006. Mechanics of Fluids. 8th ed. London: Stanley Thornes. |
| 3 | EASTOP, T.D. AND CROFT, D.R., 1990. Energy Efficiency for Engineers and Technologists. Harlow: Pearson Higher Education/Longman |