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2020/21 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CAPE5411M Renewable Technologies

30 creditsClass Size: 40

Module manager: Dr Andrew Ross
Email: A.B.Ross@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2020/21

This module is mutually exclusive with

CAPE3411Renewable Technologies

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module provides a theoretical and practical introduction to the renewable technologies: wind, solar, hydro, ocean and geothermal. Comparative and broader energy topics essential for renewable integration are covered: batteries and fuel cells, electricity networks, policy, trends, and financial and carbon costing. This module includes laboratory sessions for wind, solar, wave, and fuel cells.

Objectives

The objectives of this module are:
- to deliver an introduction to the technology, application, and resource for the main renewable technologies, enabling the students to solve technology-specific problems;
- to deliver a broader context of renewable sources, enabling the students to complete implementation and technology-comparative questions;
- to develop practical laboratory skills and key skills of analysis concerning renewable energy sources;
- to guide the students' completion of critical literature reviews, enhancing research skills and extending research knowledge.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should:
- have detailed knowledge of solar, wind, hydroelectric, ocean, and thermal energy, battery, fuel cell, and electricity network technologies;
- be able to solve quantitative technology-specific renewable energy problems;
- be able to discuss renewable energy trends, policy, and other factors that impact integration of renewable technologies into our electricity network;
- have the ability to perform comparative calculations regarding renewable energy resource, capacity, storage, costs, and carbon;
- have developed the ability to critically review scientific literature;
- be able to discuss the fundamental and practical factors that limit performance and be aware of the research efforts underway to make improvements;
- be able to display awareness of the health and safety aspects of renewable technologies;
- have developed practical skills related to experimental design, measurement, data analysis and interpretation associated with renewable technology experiments.


Syllabus

Introduction - technology overview, capacity factors, carbon intensity, levelised costs, energy trends, energy policy, commercial awareness.
Solar energy - solar resource, photovoltaics, solar thermal, system technology.
Wind energy - wind resource, turbine aerodynamics, system technology.
Hydroelectric and ocean energy - energy resource, hydroelectric schemes, wave power, tidal power, system technology.
Thermal energy - energy resource, geothermal energy, heat pumps, system technology.
Energy storage and electricity networks - batteries, fuel cells and electrolysis, distribution, and transmission.
Health and safety considerations in the selection of renewable technologies.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Class tests, exams and assessment13.003.00
Lecture222.0044.00
Practical43.0012.00
Tutorial22.004.00
Independent online learning hours50.00
Private study hours187.00
Total Contact hours63.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)300.00

Private study

Independent online learning:
Opportunities for formative assessment will include on-line MCQ and homework. At level 5, additional open-ended questions will aim to develop deeper analysis and critical thinking.
Students will be required to follow a programme of private study supporting the selected renewable energy experiments. Online materials will include a video introduction to each technology. (approximately 10 hours)

Private study:
Review of lecture notes (approximately 30 hours)
Directed reading of texts recommended in lectures (approximately 40 hours)
Preparation and writing of critical literature reviews (approximately 40 hours)
Preparation and writing of lab reports (approximately 30 hours)
Exam revision (approximately 50 hours)

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Online MCQ or set homework, which will cover material delivered during the lectures and extended online.
Marking of the laboratory reports and completion of two assessed critical literature reviews, which will further monitor student progress.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Literature ReviewLiterature review 1 - 4 page limit10.00
PracticalLab report 110.00
Literature ReviewLiterature review 2 - 4 page limit10.00
PracticalLab report 210.00
PracticalLab book10.00
PracticalLab report0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)50.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Online Time-Limited assessment48 hr 50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)50.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 10/08/2020 08:43:53

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