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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Renewable Energy System Design | |||
| Reference | ENM272 | Version | 1 |
| Created | February 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | June 2023 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| This module aims to establish knowledge base for the innovative design and analysis for a renewable energy system, informed by the available resources and their integration in wider contexts (ethical, environmental, regulatory, managerial, and social contexts) | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Evaluate engineering principles in the design of renewable energy systems (Wind, Solar, tidal and Hydrogen) within the context of Sustainable Development goals. |
| 2 | Design of a relevant renewable energy technology, informed by local demand, available resources and potential forefront technology of the field. |
| 3 | Appraise renewable energy systems design based on technological, economic, social legislative and environmental factors. |
| 4 | Produce a relevant project of research within a specialist renewable energy area for a specified location. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Application of systems analysis techniques to design, analyse, integrate, and optimise renewable energy systems which include: Solar Energy technology, (Photovoltaic and Thermal), Onshore and offshore wind energy: wind , Wave and tidal energy technologies, Hydrogen, Fuel Cells, Energy storage technologies. Siting,generation,costing, life cycle analysis, reporting. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is delivered in both blended learning full-time and online learning part-time modes. For blended learning full-time students, the module will use in-person lectures and tutorials. For online learning part-time students, the module will use online lectures and tutorials. Both cohorts will engage in live class and forum discussions. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 35 | 35 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 115 | 115 |
| 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: | Individual written report | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| In order to pass the module, students should achieve an overall grade of D or greater. | |
| 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 | Vanek, F.M., Albright, L.D., Angenent, L. T., Ellis, M.W., Dillard, D.A. Energy Systems Engineering: Evaluation and Implementation, 4th Edition 2022 McGraw Hill |
| 2 | Ahmad T. A Design, Analysis and Applications of Renewable Energy Systems, 1st edition 2021, Academic Press. |
| 3 | Stephen P. Renewable Energy. Power for a sustainable future 4th edition, 2018. Oxford University Press. |
| 4 | Vezzoli C, Bacchetti E. The sustainable energy for all design scenario. In: Chapman Jonathan (ed) The Routledge handbook of sustainable product design. 2017. Routledge, New York |
| 5 | Kanoglu,M., Cengel, Y.A., Cimbala, J.M. Fundamentals and Applications of Renewable Energy, 1st Edition, 2020 McGraw-Hill Education |