Module Details

Module Code: ELEC7023
Title: Energy System & Sustainability
Long Title: Energy Systems & Sustainability
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module analyses sustainable energy systems under headings which include fuels, renewables, energy producing technologies, energy solutions for buildings and legislation.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 calculate energy requirements, generation and transformation losses of fossil fuel and renewable based energy systems.
LO2 appraise and criticize technologies for energy production and storage.
LO3 analyse methods of reducing the carbon footprint of a building and predict the proposed reduction in energy consumption if employed.
LO4 evaluate thermodynamic properties and perform calculations involving heat, thermal expansion, expansion and compression of gases.
LO5 appraise the characteristics of and evaluate key parameters for energy production while adhering to EU 2030 targets.
LO6 Contribute as part of a group to analyse and reduce the carbon footprint of a building
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Energy Calculations
Calculation of potential and kinetic energy. Calculation of energy transformation - efficiences and losses.
Thermodynamics
Thermodynamic theory, first law of thermodynamics, perpetual motion, the Carnot cycle.
Climate action
How to make an informed decision on the best energy project for a community, Identify grants or supports to help achieving it.
Renewable Energy Generation Technologies
Examination and analysis of renewable energy systems including tidal/hydro systems, wind generation, photosynthesis, solar PV and solar heat. Return on investment calculations.
Analysis of Energy Production methods
Suitability of potential energy production systems against current and future demand.
2030 EU targets for renewable energy
Examine activities contributing to achievement of our energy targets, finding ways to meet the binding EU greenhouse gas emissions target.
Energy Storage Technologies
Examine and appraise methods of energy storage.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,5
Assessment Description
A short answer test based on the lecture material covered in weeks 1-3
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 2,5
Assessment Description
A short answer test based on the lecture material covered in weeks 4-7
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
A short answer test based on the lecture material covered in weeks 8-11
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5,6
Assessment Description
Group project based on the current electrical energy usage of the Institute and methods of reducing electrical energy consumption.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 of energy systems and worked examples. Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Problem sets based on theory. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture material and preparatory work on problem sets for tutorial sessions. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory of energy systems and worked examples. Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Problem sets based on theory Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture material and preparatory work on problem sets for tutorial sessions. 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
  • edited by Godfrey Boyle. Renewable energy, 2nd. OUP Oxford, [ISBN: 978-0199261789].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EEPSY_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering 5 Mandatory
CR_EELEC_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering 5 Mandatory