| Title: | Energy Resources & Conversion |
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| Long Title: | Energy Resources and Conversion Principles |
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| Field of Study: |
Interdisciplinary Engineering
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
MICHAEL J O MAHONY |
| Module Author: |
JOHN BUCKLEY |
| Module Description: |
This module introduces the student to energy conversion principles and processes and the system of units of measurement used. A range of energy processes are explored and analysed both theoretically and practically by laboratory experiment. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Illustrate the operation of a range of sustainable energy systems and technologies. |
| LO2 |
Identify and interpret the operating characteristics of sustainable energy devices. |
| LO3 |
Apply standard methods to demonstrate the design process for an energy system. |
| 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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Energy conversion
Reserves,energy resources and units of measure
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Energy Uses
Space heat, hot water, electricity, transport.
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Sustainable Energy Options
Introduction to possible domestic energy options.
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Wind Energy
Wind resource, turbine types.
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Biofuels (Timber)
Biofuel timber sources, conversion processes, wood pellet systems.
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Biofuels (Transport)
Crop types, conversion processes.
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Solar Energy
Solar energy basics, solar thermal energy collectors, solar thermal energy systems.
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Solar Electricity (Photovoltaics)
Photovoltaics principles, cell types, module types.
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Ground source heat pumps
energy conversion and extraction, heat pumps, vertical and horizontal collectors.
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Hydroelectricity
Resources and assessment, turbine types.
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Ocean Energy
Wave, Tidal and Ocean Current Resource. Energy Conversion Processes.
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Lab Programme
Solar collector, solar PV, wind turbine, hydro turbine, fuel cell.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Written Report |
Energy Option for a domestic building |
1,2,3 |
30.0 |
Week 4 |
| Project |
Design calculation for an energy system |
2,3 |
30.0 |
Week 12 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Labs |
1,2 |
40.0 |
Every Second Week |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| 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 |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Lab |
Laboratory Work |
2.0 |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Self Directed Study |
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
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- edited by Godfrey Boyle 1996, Renewable energy, Oxford University Press in association with the Open University Oxford [ISBN: 0198564511]
- David JC McKay, Sustainable energy without the hot air [ISBN: 978-0954452933]
- John W. Twidell and Anthony D. Weir 1986, Renewable energy resources, E & FN Spon London [ISBN: 0419120106]]
- Allyn J. Washington 1995, Basic technical mathematics with calculus, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company Reading, Mass. [ISBN: 0201766426]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Andrew Kenny 2010, investigating physics, Gill & Macmillan [ISBN: 978-0717145881]
- M. Nelkon 1975, Principles of physics, Hart-Davis St Albans [ISBN: 0701006293]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- website: www.seai.ien/a
- website: esb website www.esb.ien/a
- Website: David JC McKay 2009, Sustainable energy without the hot air, UIT Cambridge Ltd., Cambridge CB4 1GQ
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