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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Renewable Energy Systems | |||
Reference | EN3571 | Version | 5 |
Created | March 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
Approved | May 2017 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To provide students with the knowledge of various renewable energy resources, their environmental impact and the basic principles underlying the physical and technological design and use of renewable energy systems for power generation in our modern society. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Explain, in principle, how to assess the resources available from alternative energy sources. |
2 | Develop an understanding of physical and technological factors affecting the design of various renewable energy systems. |
3 | Use appropriate numerical techniques relevant to the design and assessment of renewable energy technologies in terms of their potential to contribute towards power generation. |
4 | Understand the environmental impacts and main factors that determine the role of alternative energy sources in regional, national and worlds sustainable energy supply systems. |
Indicative Module Content |
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Renewable energy introduction: resources, environmental impacts, resources, energy consumption, regional, national and global targets. Wind power: the resource, energy and power in the wind, components of a wind turbine, aerodynamics and blade design, turbine control strategies, electrical energy production, environmental impact, commercial development. Biomass and biofuels: extracting the energy; agricultural residues, energy from refuse, energy crops; environmental benefits and impact. Wave power: resource assessment, generation and factors affecting generation, types, sea states, measuring waves, wave energy converters: components, classification, types, performance; wave scaling. Tidal power: resource assessment, generation and factors affecting generation, types, tidal patterns, tidal turbines, operation, types, performance; tidal barrages. Solar power: solar radiation spectrum; photovoltaics; principles, types and electrical characteristics; remote and grid connected systems, BIPV systems; economics and environmental impact. |
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 including computer based laboratory exercises. Part-time students: This module is delivered by a combination of lectures and tutorials online. It will be supported by online evening sessions. Assessments will be held online. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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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: | Modelling design problem. |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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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 | |
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Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of stage 2 |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | Twidell, J.W. and Weir, A.D., 2015. Renewable Energy Resources, 3rd ed. Florence: Taylor and Francis |
2 | Narbel P.A., Hansen J.P., Lien J.R., 2014. Energy Technologies and Economics. Cham: Springer |
3 | MacKay, D.J.C, 2009. Sustainable energy- without the hot air, Cambridge: UIT |
4 | Ptasinski, K.J., 2016. Efficiency of Biomass Energy: An Exergy Approach to Biofuels, Power, and Biorefineries. Hoboken, NJ, USA: John Wiley & Sons |