| Title: | Ocean Energy Conversion |
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| Long Title: | Ocean Energy Conversion |
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| Field of Study: |
Mechanical Engineering
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
MICHAEL J O MAHONY |
| Module Author: |
DERMOT O REILLY |
| Module Description: |
This module covers ocean energy capture and conversion including wave and tidal energy conversion techniques |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Analyse ocean energy conversion systems |
| LO2 |
Differentiate between ocean wave energy conversion techniques |
| LO3 |
Propose appropriate mooring and anchoring systems |
| LO4 |
Formulate energy conversion techniques |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section. |
| No requirements listed |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Wave properties and modification
Linear wave, nonlinear wave,wave spectra, refraction,reflection,diffraction
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Basic wave energy conversion
Basic techniques, heaving and pitching bodies,cavity resonators,pressure devices, surging wave energy convertors, particle motion convertors
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Wave energy devices
Pelamis, Wave dragon, OE Buoy, Limpet, oyster, CETO
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Mooring and Anchoring
Open ocean conditions, coastal zone conditions.
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Bouyancy and stability
Displacement and bouyancy, initial stability, dynamic stability, stability of semi-submersibles
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Energy Conversion Methods
Turbine types, hydraulic systems, electrical systems
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 40.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Short Answer Questions |
Short answer questions on current technologies available in ocean energy |
1,2,3,4 |
20.0 |
Week 10 |
| Short Answer Questions |
Wave properties and conversion techniques |
1,2,4 |
20.0 |
Week 6 |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
End-of-Semester Final Examination |
1,2,3,4 |
60.0 |
End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Theory and Problem Solving |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Self directed study |
4.0 |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Theory and problem solving |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Self directed study |
4.0 |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Michael E. McCormick 2007, Ocean Wave Energy Conversion, Dover [ISBN: 0-486-46245-5]
- Joao Cruz 2009, Ocean Wave Energy: Current Status and Future Prespectives, Springer Berlin Heidelberg [ISBN: 9783642094316]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- PDF: TU Delft 2001, Offshore Hydromechanics
- Website: European Marine Energy Centre
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