IRMGR40218 Renewable Energy (Autumn 2024)

Facts about the course

ECTS Credits:
10
Responsible faculty:
Faculty of Computer Sciences, Engineering and Economics
Campus:
Fredrikstad.
Course Leader:
Olav Aaker
Teaching language:
English.
Duration:
½ year

Table of contents

The course is affiliated to the following study programme

Master in Green Energy Technology (Compulsory).

Teaching semester

First semester (autumn).

Content

  • Sources of renewable energy, such as:

    • Sun
    • Wind
    • Ocean waves and tidal forces
    • Hydropower
    • Biomass
    • Garbage and waste materials
  • CO2 capture and related issues
  • Mathematical models and dimensioning related to renewable energy plants
  • Introduction to smart grids and micro grids that utilize renewable energy sources

The student's learning outcomes on passing the course

Knowledge:

The student

  • has knowledge of current renewable energy sources, their current use and potential for future use
  • has knowledge of the basic physical principles on which the energy sources rely
  • has advanced knowledge of mathematical modelling of renewable energy processes
  • has knowledge of smart grids and micro grids.
  • has knowledge of heat transfer process in buildings

Skills:

The student

  • can estimate renewable energy resources, like solar, wind power for a given site
  • can calculate the necessary dimensions and equipment to build a powerplant with a specified energy source, and specified power output.
  • can estimate the heat demand for buildings

General competence:

The student

  • can write a scientific project report.
  • use of digital tools for energy resources

Teaching and learning methods

  • Lectures
  • Laboratory work, including mathematical modelling
  • Project work: Prepare a report where an alternative energy powerplant is planned and proper dimensions are suggested.
  • Use of digital tools

Workload

250-300 hours.

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

  • 2 approved assignements

Exam

Oral seminar presentation, individual. Approximately 20 minutes included questions.

Grades from A to F, where A is the best grade, E is the lowest passed grade, and F is failed.

Examiners

Two internal examiners or one internal and one external.

Conditions for resit/rescheduled exams

A resit will be arranged in January/February the following semester.

Course evaluation

The course will be evaluated by a standardized electronic form.

Reading list

The current reading list for 2024 Autumn can be found in Leganto
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