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MECH8022 - Energy Power Systems

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Title:Energy Power Systems
Long Title:Energy Power Systems
Module Code:MECH8022
  
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:Advanced
Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2010/11 ( September 2010 )
Module Delivered in 1 programme(s)
Module Coordinator: MATTHEW COTTERELL
Module Author: CHRISTOPHER GIBBONS
Module Description: Investigation of the options for sustainable power production are evaluated in terms of resource potential, system performance, future development potential and environmental impacts.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 Analyse the output potential for a range of Sustainable Energy Power Sources (SEPS).
LO2 Determine the operating performance of SEPS
LO3 Develop the mathematic models of the energy conversion processes invloved in SEPS.
LO4 Present an oral and visual critique of the environmental impact of SEPS
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
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
No Co Requisites listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Energy and Power
Sources, conversion mechanism, end use. Environmental Issues / GHGs / Carbon Cycle.
Power Generation
Power stations, fossil, ccgt, grid system
Wind Energy
Resource, conversion, turbine types, performance. On shore vs Off Shore Planning issues, environmental issues.
Hydroelectric
Resource, conversion, turbines, performance. Siting, environmental issues.
Ocean Energy
Tidal, Wave and Ocean Current resource potential. Devices, performance. Environmental Impacts
Biomass
Resource options. Crops, waste streams. Processing and cofiring options. Land Use issues.
Solar Photovoltaic
Solar resource. Cell Types, panels and module options. BIPV Performance and operational issues. Environmental Impact. Recycling problems
Solar Power Systems
Concentrating devices. Tracking 1 and 2 axis. Power Towers. Heliostats. Performance and operation.
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Course Work
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Written Report Potential for SEPS   10.0 Week 3
Short Answer Questions Mid semester test 3 10.0 Week 5
Presentation Environmental Impact of SEPS   20.0 Week 10
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam End-of-Semester Final Examination 3 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.

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 No Description 3.0 Every Week 3.00
Lab No Description 2.0 Every Second Week 1.00
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) No Description 3.0 Every Week 3.00
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 

Module Resources

This module does not have any book resources
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 

Module Delivered in

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EBESY_8 BEng (Hons) in Building Energy Systems 2 Mandatory

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