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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Solar Energy | |||
| Reference | ENM290 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | January 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| The aim of this module is to provide a detailed and critical knowledge and understanding of the essential principles of Solar Energy theory. This module focus on the understanding of the Sun-earth geometry and the interaction of the sun's position with the radiation level and the shadings produced. The main objective of this module is to equip the student to the theoretical knowledge and computational skill to model the solar resources for places where measurements are not carried out and for places where there are gaps in the measurement records. Solar radiation is now a mainstream source of energy. The student will be given an insight of the global solar energy policy within the context of the environment, society, and technology. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate a critical knowledge and understanding of basic terms and concepts in solar radiation and foundations of radiative transfer across the broad spectrum. |
| 2 | Deal with complex geometry and concepts concerning solar motion and be able to calculate the effect of orientation of a surface on the incident solar energy. |
| 3 | Develop analytical tools necessary to understand the complex concepts of concentration of solar energy and the different solar collection systems. |
| 4 | Critically evaluate the global solar energy policy and the interactive systems of solar energy within the context of the environment, society, and technology. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Sun-Earth geometry, shadows and tracking, characteristics of solar radiation, the measure and estimation of the solar resource, thermodynamics and light absorption, Concentrator optics, and global solar policy. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is delivered by means of lectures, tutorials and student-centred learning activities. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 48 | 48 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 102 | 102 |
| 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: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
| Description: | Report. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Closed book examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The module has 2 components and an overall grade D is required to pass the module. The component weighting is as follows: C1 is worth 50% and C2 is worth 50%. | ||||||||
| Examination: | ||||||||
| Coursework: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | C | E | ||
| B | A | B | B | C | C | E | ||
| C | B | B | C | C | D | E | ||
| D | B | C | C | D | D | E | ||
| E | C | C | D | D | E | E | ||
| F | E | E | E | E | E | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | Normally a 2.2 UK honours degree in Engineering or a related discipline, and proficiency in English language for academic purposes (or IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent). |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | MUNEER, T. GUEYMARD, C. and KAMBEZIDIS, H., Solar radiation and daylight models. Routledge, 2004. |
| 2 | DUFFIE, J.A. and BECKMAN, W.A., 2013. Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes. 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons. |
| 3 | BADESCU, V., 2008. Modeling Solar Radiation at the Earth's Surface. Springer. |
| 4 | SUNDARAM, S. BENSON, and MALLICK, T., 2016. Solar Photovoltaic Technology Production: Potential Environmental Impacts and Implications for Governance. Academic Press. |
| 5 | GONZALEZ, G.A., 2013. Energy and Empire: The Politics of Nuclear and Solar Power in the United States. State University of New York Press. |
| 6 | BRAUN, T. GLIDDEN, L., 2014. Understanding Energy and Energy Policy. Zed Books. |
| 7 | YONK, R.M. SIMMONS, R.T and C. STEED, B.C., 2014. Green vs. Green: The Political, Legal, and Administrative Pitfalls Facing Green Energy Production (Routledge Research in Environmental Policy and Politics. Routledge. |
| 8 | MIR-ARTIGUES, P. and DEL RIO, P., 2016. The Economics and Policy of Solar Photovoltaic Generation. Springer. |