Module Details

Module Code: ELEC9001
Title: Energy Source Analysis
Long Title: Energy Source Analysis
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2011/12 ( September 2011 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The module provides analysis at a system level of the various energy sources used to generate Electricity.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate the electrical power generating potential of renewable energy resources
LO2 Critically analyse environmental and economical constraints in the electricity generation market.
LO3 Use Computer Systems to model electrical energy generating technologies.
LO4 Determine the suitability of combined energy sources for small and large scale electricity generation.
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
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Co-requisite Modules
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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
Fossil Fuel Generation
Electricity Generation via fossil fuel sources. Examine conversion processes w.r.t the efficiency of plant and impact on environment (fossil fuel mix - greenhouse gas impact).
Wind Energy
Analysis of wind resource variability and availability.Wind speed and energy yield relationship.The Betz limit.Turbine and Blade designs. Fixed and variable speed turbines operation.Wind Farm construction (road infrastructure) and Layout for optimum energy yield (software programs used for layout). Environmental impact (noise, shadow flicker, flora & Fauna, Special protection areas etc). Grid access issues. Electrical generator types.
Solar
Analysis the Solar resource. Principles of solid state physics of PV cells. PV systems and Interfacing technology. Manufacturing processes. PV system Testing methods
HydroWaveTidal
Analyse the Hydro conversion process. Evaluate the potential for wave and tidal energy and analyse methods of utilising these energy resources. Micro-hydro applications.
Energy storage techniques
Energy Storage via Chemical, Electrochemical, pumped storage systems, Electrical, Mechanical and Thermal Methods.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Combined Energy Source Application
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
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 Class lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Reference Material studies Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Godfrey Boyle. Renewable energy, [ISBN: 0-19-926178-4].
  • Manwell J.F., McGowan J.G. and Rogers A.L.. Wind Energy Explained.
  • John W. Twidell and Anthony D. Weir. (1986), Renewable energy resources, E & FN Spon, London, [ISBN: 0419120106].
  • RISO. European Wind Atlas, [ISBN: 87-550-1482-8].
  • Michael E. McCormick. (2007), Ocean wave energy conversion, Dover Publications, Mineola, N.Y., [ISBN: 978-0-486-46245-5].
  • Harvey, Adam,. Micro-hydro design manual:a guide to small-scalewater power schemes, Intermediate Technology Publications.
  • Markvart, Tomas. Solar electricity, 2nd Edition. Wiley.
  • Boyle, Godfrey, Everett, Bob, Ramage, Janet. (2003), Energy systems and sustainability, 2nd Edition. Oxford University Press.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • website, www.ewea.com.
  • website, Guide on How to Develop a Small Hydropower Plant, http://www.esha.be/index.php?id=39.
  • website, http://www.pvresources.com/.
  • website, Dr Gary L Johnson. (2006), Wind Energy Systems, http://eece.ksu.edu/~gjohnson/.
  • website, Irish Wind Atlas,
    http://maps.seai.ie/wind/
  • website, www.windpower.org.
  • website, Irish Wind Energy Association,
    http://www.iwea.com
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCEEE_9 Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Environment and Energy) 7 Mandatory