Module Details

Module Code: MECH8015
Title: Ocean Energy Conversion
Long Title: Ocean Energy Conversion
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5211 - Mechanical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module covers ocean energy capture and conversion including wave and tidal energy conversion techniques
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse ocean energy conversion systems
LO2 Differentiate between ocean wave energy conversion techniques
LO3 Propose appropriate mooring and anchoring systems
LO4 Formulate energy conversion techniques
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Wave properties and modification
Linear wave, nonlinear wave,wave spectra, refraction,reflection,diffraction
Basic wave energy conversion
Basic techniques, heaving and pitching bodies,cavity resonators,pressure devices, surging wave energy convertors, particle motion convertors
Wave energy devices
Pelamis, Wave dragon, OE Buoy, Limpet, oyster, CETO
Mooring and Anchoring
Open ocean conditions, coastal zone conditions.
Bouyancy and stability
Displacement and bouyancy, initial stability, dynamic stability, stability of semi-submersibles
Energy Conversion Methods
Turbine types, hydraulic systems, electrical systems
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Short answer questions on current technologies available in ocean energy
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Wave properties and conversion techniques
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory and Problem Solving Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory and problem solving Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Michael E. McCormick. (2007), Ocean Wave Energy Conversion, Dover, [ISBN: 0-486-46245-5].
  • Joao Cruz. (2009), Ocean Wave Energy: Current Status and Future Prespectives, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, [ISBN: 9783642094316].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ESENT_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Sustainable Energy Engineering 7 Elective
CR_EENEN_8 Certificate in Environmental and Energy Engineering 1 Elective