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Description
Overview:
This module aims to help students achieve competency in using analytical methods for understanding the design and behaviour of new and renewable energy systems: design, operational and integration issues.
The module provides technical knowledge in renewable technologies so as to appreciate the design features for different systems on land and at sea.
Topics covered:
- Current main sources of energy
- Solar energy
- Wind energy
- Hydro, tide and wave energy
- Geothermal energy
- Fuel cells
- Alternative fuels
- Other renewable energy sources
- Mechanical energy storage systems
- UK national grid
- Connecting energy sources to the grid
- Marine renewable energy
Learning outcomes:
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
- Appreciate the range of renewable and alternative power systems and understand why different designs are used in different power applications and appreciate their technical limits.
- Analyse renewable power systems so as to calculate and relate key parameters such as fluid flow, torque, speed, efficiency, and power under steady-state conditions, etc.
- Understand the 鈥榮tate of the art鈥� in renewable power systems and appreciate advances in new technologies that will influence future designs.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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