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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Advanced Solar Technology | |||
| Reference | ENM293 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | January 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| The aim of this module is to prepare each student for completing an individual project on Solar Energy systems. The students will gain extensive, detailed and critical knowledge and understanding on all aspects related to designing a solar energy system. This will be achieved by working on the design of complex solar energy systems starting with given specifications. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate strong analytical skills and ability to independently size PV systems based on the design requirements. |
| 2 | Demonstrate strong analytical skills and ability to independently size STS based on the design requirements. |
| 3 | Identify and analyse critically the strategies for integrating the solar PV and thermal systems in buildings. |
| 4 | Develop extensive, detailed and critical knowledge and understanding of the policies and regulations as well as financial incentives to stimulate solar technology. |
| 5 | Critically evaluate work undertaken and present findings orally. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Overview of the electricity production using photovoltaic modules in off-grid, grid-connected and/or hybrid systems. Sizing and designing of components and complete PV and hybrid systems. Hot water production using solar thermal system (STS). Sizing and designing of components and complete STS systems. Computer simulation and design programmes such as PVsyst, TRNSYS and/or Homer. Building integration; advantages and disadvantages; challenges and barriers; ways to integrate in buildings; market trends and case studies. Policies and regulations, incentives, tax policies, financing models, etc., on the deployment of solar technology systems. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is delivered by means of lectures and self guided study. Each student will develop an individual design of one solar energy system for given specifications. As part of the learning plan, students will be supervised by academic staff in the development of the aforementioned individual design. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 50 | 50 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 100 | 100 |
| 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 80% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Progress report. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 20% | Outcomes Assessed: | 5 |
| Description: | Presentation. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The module has two components and an overall grade D is required to pass the module. | ||||||||
| Coursework: | ||||||||
| Coursework: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | A | B | B | E | ||
| B | B | B | B | B | C | E | ||
| C | B | C | C | C | D | E | ||
| D | C | C | D | D | D | E | ||
| E | D | D | D | E | E | E | ||
| F | E | E | E | F | F | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BOXWELL, M.,2017. The Solar Electricity Handbook: A Simple, Practical Guide to Solar Energy: How to Design and Install Photovoltaic Solar Electric Systems 2017. Greenstream Publishing Publication. ISBN-13: 9781907670657. |
| 2 | PARKIN R.E., 2017. Building-Integrated Solar Energy Systems. CRC Press. |
| 3 | KOMARNICKI, P. LOMBARDI, P. and STYCZYNSKI, Z., 2017. Electric Energy Storage Systems: Flexibility Options for Smart Grids. Springer. |
| 4 | KALOGIROU, S.A., 2014. Solar Energy Engineering: Processes and Systems. Elsevier. |
| 5 | NERSESIAN, R., 2016. Energy Economics: Markets, History and Policy. Routedge |
| 6 | DGS., 2010. Planning and Installing Solar Thermal Systems: A Guide for Installers, Architects and Engineers. Earthscan. ISBN-10: 1844071251 |
| 7 | AYOMPE, L.M., 2016 Solar Thermal Systems. In: BOEMI SN., IRULEGI O., SANTAMOURIS M. (eds) Energy Performance of Buildings. Springer, Cham. DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20831-2_17 |
| 8 | SERRANO, R and ISABEL, M., 2017,Concentrating Solar Thermal Technologies: Analysis and Optimisation by CFD Modelling. Springer. ISBN 978-3-319-45883-0 |