Renewable Energy Systems

Recommended Prerequisites

Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Transport Phenomena.

Teaching Methods

Classes are mainly of tutorial nature, where the theoretical concepts are followed by the reference to the available technologies. Whenever feasible, practical illustrations of real examples will be given.

There will be no clear distinction between tutorial and practical classes, being these used to emphasize real applications.

Learning Outcomes

Provide students with knowledge about the various technologies, potentials, principles, and applications related to the various sources of renewable energy. The various options are analyzed, including solar thermal and photovoltaic systems, wind energy, hydraulic systems, biomass and biofuels production, wave and tidal energy, and geothermal energy. The various forms of energy storage are also addressed as they play a very important role for the the best harnessing of some of the more powerful renewable energy sources.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Forms of renewable energy:

1. Solar energy fundaments. Solar thermal systems. Solar photovoltaic systems.

2. Wind energy

3. Bioenergy

4. Hydroelectricity.

5. Ocean and tide energy.

6. Geothermal energy.

Storage energy systems.

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 50.0%
Project: 50.0%

Bibliography

“Renewable Energy: Technology, Economics and Environment”.

Martin Kaltschmitt, Wolfgang Streicher, Andreas Wiese (Editors). Springer, 2007, 564 p.

“Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future” – 3rd edition,

Godfrey Boyle (Editor). Oxford Press University, 2012, 566 p.