Last modified: 22 May 2019 17:07
To provide an understanding of the physical principles, technologies and systems associated with renewable energy generation from wind and marine sources. To
provide an understanding of the position of these sources of energy in the current and future global energy requirements and the technical challenges in meeting the future energy demand.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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The course examines the renewable energy industries involving wind, hydro and marine (tidal and wave) including resources, physical principles, technologies, environmental considerations and impact, integration into the grid, commercial development, and future challenges facing the industries.
Wind energy
Resources
Physical principles
Wind turbine technologies
Efficiency
Installation and environmental impact
Commercial development
Marine energy I: tidal power
Resources
Physical principles
Tidal power generation technologies
Environmental considerations
Integration
Current projects and potential projects
Marine energy II: wave energy
Resources
Physical principles
Wave energy technologies
Environmental impact
Integration
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st attempt: Three hour written examination (70%); plus essay (30%).
The re-sit will comprise of re-doing the failed element/s (exam and/or coursework assessment/s) from the 1st attempt with a maximum CGS mark of D3. The marks for other elements (successfully passed) will be carried over. Resit mark of either RP or RF will be recorded.
There are no assessments for this course.
Discuss and explain the sources of wind and marine energy and the technologies available to fully exploit them.
Understand where wind and marine energy fit in the future energy strategy.
• Communicate in writing to technical experts and the wider public.
• Demonstrate advanced reasoning skills.
• Present complex information in an intelligible fashion.
Renewable energy from wind and marine sources.
Wind energy resources, physical principles, technologies and systems.
Marine energy, including tidal power and wave energy,
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