Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58
Aims
To provide an understanding of the physical principles, technologies and systems associated with renewable energy generation from geothermal and hydro 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 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course examines the renewable energy industries involving geothermal and hydro sources including resources, physical principles, technologies, environmental considerations and impact, integration into the grid, commercial development, and future challenges facing the industries.
Syllabus
Ø Resources;
Ø Physical principles;
Ø Efficiency;
Ø Installation and environmental impact;
Ø Commercial development.
Ø Resources;
Ø Physical principles;
Ø Efficiency;
Ø Environmental considerations;
Ø Commercial development.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Reflection | Understand | ?Renewable energy from geothermal and hydro sources.?Geothermal and energy resources, physical principles, technologies and systems.?Hydro energy, resources, physical principles, technologies. |
| Reflection | Analyse | ?Discuss and explain the sources of geothermal and hydro energy and the technologies available to fully exploit them.?Understand where geothermal and hydro energy fit in the future energy strategy. |
| Reflection | Create | •Communicate in writing to technical experts and the wider public.•Demonstrate advanced reasoning skills.•Present complex information in an intelligible fashion. |
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