Module Details
| Module Code: |
INTR6012 |
| Title: |
Energy Resources & Conversion
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Long Title:
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Energy Resources and Conversion
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 2 - 2022/23 ( January 2023 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5213 - Interdisciplinary Engineering
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| Module Description: |
This module introduces the student to energy conversion principles and processes and the system of units of measurement used. A range of energy processes are explored and analysed both theoretically and practically by laboratory experiment.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Distinguish between the various form of energy. |
| LO2 |
Illustrate the principles of energy conversion. |
| LO3 |
Demonstrate competence to use physics principles and interpret energy data to compare and contrast various sources of energy. |
| LO4 |
Identify and interpret the operating characteristics of energy systems. |
| LO5 |
Describe the principles of energy storage technologies. |
| 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).
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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.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Energy conversion
Describe the various forms of energy (thermal, mechanical, electrical. solar and nuclear) and how these energies can be harnessed. Law of conservation of energy. Present the terminology and units for electricity generation, heat production, plant capacities, calorific values and efficiencies.
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Energy Production Overview
Overview of primary energy sources, inputs, transmission losses and final energy delivered for renewable and non-renewable energy systems.
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Wind and Solar Energy resources
Wind energy theory, wind energy turbine speed curves, capacity factors and challenges of wind power e.g. offshore wind.
Photovoltaics principles, performance characteristics and indicators e.g. IV power curves, MPP and efficiencies.
Biofuel sources, conversion processes, applications and limitations.
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Hydroelectricity and ocean energy
Energy conversion principles for these energy system and their applications.
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Energy storage
Principles and application of mechanical, thermal and chemical energy storage systems.
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Lab Programme
Labs based on solar PV, wind turbine, fuel cell and thermal steam plant.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Laboratory Work |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Self Directed Study |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
8.00 |
| 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 |
Covering topics from the module |
Every Week |
2.50 |
2.5 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Series of 3 - 4 labs run over two weeks in two 0.5 hour sessions |
Every Week |
0.50 |
0.5 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Review of topics and research on assignments (Some in Groups) |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Mark Z. Jacobson,. (2020), 100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage for Everything, [ISBN: 9781108790833].
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Stephen Peake. (2018), Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future, 9780198759751, [ISBN: 9780198759751].
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John Twidell and Tony Weir. (2015), Renewable energy resources, 3rd. Routledge London, London, [ISBN: 9781315766416].
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Nader Anani. (2019), Renewable Energy Technologies and Resources, 1. Artech House, [ISBN: 9781630815752].
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Katharina Krischer, Konrad Schönleber, and Konrad Schönleber. (2015), Physics of Energy Conversion, De Gruyter, Inc., [ISBN: 9781501510632].
| | Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. (2021), ENERGY IN IRELAND 2021 Report,
| | Other Resources |
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website, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Energy Use Overview,
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website, Environmental Statistics, CSO,
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Website, International Renewable Energy Agency. (2019), UTILITY-SCALE BATTERIES INNOVATION
LANDSCAPE BRIEF,
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website, Global Wind Atlas. (2022), Global Wind Atlas,
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website, EIRGRID. (2022), Smart Grid Dashboard,
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Website, International Hydropower Association. Pumped hydro,
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