Technologies of Renewable Energy
2
2021-2022
02040852
Mechanical Engineering Sciences
Portuguese
English
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
6.0
Elective
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado
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)
NoSyllabus
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.
Head Lecturer(s)
Gonçalo Jorge Vieira Nunes Brites
Assessment Methods
Assessment
Exam: 50.0%
Project: 50.0%
Bibliography
Kanoğlu, M., Çengel, Y.A., Cimbala, J.M., "Fundamentals and Applications of Renewable Energy". McGraw-Hill Education, 2019 (1st ed.), 415 p.
Peake, S., "Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future". Oxford University Press, 2020 (4th ed.), 584 p.
Usher, B., "Renewable Energy: A Primer for the Twenty-First Century". Columbia University Press, 2019, 226 p.
“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.