| Title: | Energy Systems Modelling |
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| Long Title: | Sustainable Energy Systems Modelling |
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| Field of Study: |
Interdisciplinary Engineering
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2010/11 ( September 2010 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
MATTHEW COTTERELL |
| Module Description: |
This module studies energy modelling for sustainable energy options, economic assessment methods of energy systems and Retscreen and Trnsys modelling packages. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Evaluate the stages involved in the modelling of an energy system. |
| LO2 |
Undertake a design study using an available energy modelling software package. |
| LO3 |
Prepare and deliver an oral and visual presentation on the results of a modelling simulation. |
| LO4 |
Determine the most suitable option for an energy option case study by utilising appropriate software. |
| 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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Modelling Methods:
RETScreen software backed up with hand calculations. Other software packages as needed by students to finalise their project.
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Performance Indicators:
Heating, cooling and power requirements.
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Energy Systems Modelled:
Energy conservation measures, solar, wind, CHP, geothermal, other.
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Model Outputs:
Energy modelling and emission analysis (tCO2, GHG) for base case/proposed case project analysis.
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Economic Analysis:
Case flow, payback time and IRR for base case/proposed case project studies.
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Sensitivity Analysis:
Risk analysis and effect of economic factors on base case/proposed case project studies.
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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 |
| Project |
Stage 1 - Initial Project Selection & Scope |
1,2,4 |
10.0 |
Week 4 |
| Short Answer Questions |
Examination on Lecture Material |
1,4 |
30.0 |
Week 8 |
| Project |
Stage 2 - Poster Presentation (one per group) |
1,2,3,4 |
10.0 |
Week 12 |
| Project |
Stage 3 - Final Written Report Based on Research Layout (one per group) |
2,4 |
30.0 |
Sem End |
| Project |
Stage 4 - Final Step-by Step Details of Simulations/Hand Calculations (one submission per student) |
2,4 |
20.0 |
Sem End |
| 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, discussion & Tutorials |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lab |
Computer Laboratory |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Self Study |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| 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 |
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| This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- website: retscreenretscreen packages
- website & software: The Transient Energy System Simulation Tooltrnsys
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Module Delivered in
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