Technologies of Renewable Energy

Recommended Prerequisites

Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Transport Phenomena.

Teaching Methods

Classes are mainly of tutorial nature, where 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, these being 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. Introduction

2. Solar energy fundaments. Solar thermal systems. Solar photovoltaic systems

3. Wind energy

4. Bioenergy

5. Hydroelectricity

6. Ocean and tide energy

7. Geothermal energy

8. Hydrogen

9. Storage energy systems.

Head Lecturer(s)

Gonçalo Jorge Vieira Nunes Brites

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Project: 50.0%
Exam: 50.0%

Bibliography

Iqbal, M. "An introduction to solar radiation." , Jan. 1983. Iqbal, M (1983)

Duffie, J.A. and Beckman, W.A. (2013) Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes. 4th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118671603

Soteris Kalogirou. Solar Energy Engineering - Processes and Systems. 1st ed, 2009. Elsevier

Kanoğlu, M., Çengel, Y.A., Cimbala, J.M., "Fundamentals and Applications of Renewable Energy". McGraw-Hill Education, 2019 (1^st ed.), 415 p.

Goswami, D.Y., & Kreith, F. (Eds.). (2007). Handbook of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781420003482

Zobaa, A.F. and Bansal, R.C. (2011) Handbook of Renewable Energy Technology. World Scientific Publishing, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1142/7489

Peake, S., "Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future". Oxford University Press, 2020 (4^th ed.), 584 p.

Usher, B., "Renewable Energy: A Primer for the Twenty-First Century". Columbia University Press, 2019, 226 p.