Renewable Energy Systems

Données Générales
Programme Académique	ECAM LaSalle Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Programme			Responsable(s) Module : BEN HAJ SLAMA Rafika,CAILLE Vincent
Type d'EC : Cours	Renewable Energy Systems (LIIEEng07EREnenerSys)
Cours : 16h00 Travail personnel : 10h00 Durée totale: 26h00	Status	Periode Semester 7	Langue d'enseignement : English

Objectifs Généraux
This module aims to provide students with the fundamental knowledge of modern energy systems and technologies, considering the merits of energy sustainability, renewable technologies, economical and environmental impacts. It investigates the current legislation and regulation related to renewable systems and recommends future changes for increased efficiency. At the end of this module, students should be able to: In terms of Knowledge and Understanding: 1. Have a basic understanding of modern energy systems; 2. Assess the case for or against different energy technologies in terms of their environmental impacts and financial viability; 3. Identify appropriate technical approaches to the minimisation of environmental problems involved in the deployment of energy technologies; 4. Discuss the policy drivers at an International, National, and Regional level relating to climate change, renewable energy, and sustainability; 5. Perform simple energy-related calculations and undertake fundamental techno-economic analyses. In terms of Transferable/Key Skills and other attributes: 1. Analysis of a range of data and sources; 2. Evaluation of various options and alternatives; 4. Time management and presentation skills; 6. Role play and teamwork.

Objectifs Généraux

This module aims to provide students with the fundamental knowledge of modern energy systems and technologies, considering the merits of energy sustainability, renewable technologies, economical and environmental impacts. It investigates the current legislation and regulation related to renewable systems and recommends future changes for increased efficiency.

At the end of this module, students should be able to:

In terms of Knowledge and Understanding:
1. Have a basic understanding of modern energy systems;
2. Assess the case for or against different energy technologies in terms of their environmental impacts and financial viability;
3. Identify appropriate technical approaches to the minimisation of environmental problems involved in the deployment of energy technologies;
4. Discuss the policy drivers at an International, National, and Regional level relating to climate change, renewable energy, and sustainability;
5. Perform simple energy-related calculations and undertake fundamental techno-economic analyses.

In terms of Transferable/Key Skills and other attributes:
1. Analysis of a range of data and sources;
2. Evaluation of various options and alternatives;
4. Time management and presentation skills;
6. Role play and teamwork.

Contenu
• The role of energy in society; Forms of energy; Primary energy; Thermodynamics fundamentals and Energy conversion technologies. • Electricity generation, transmission, and distribution; Renewable technologies; Smart grids; Energy storage; and Nuclear power. • Economic payback modelling and quantitative analysis; Environmental impacts of energy use; and Energy efficiency of renewable energy systems. • Legislation; Markets; Financial support schemes; and Regulations

Contenu

• The role of energy in society; Forms of energy; Primary energy; Thermodynamics fundamentals and Energy conversion technologies.
• Electricity generation, transmission, and distribution; Renewable technologies; Smart grids; Energy storage; and Nuclear power.
• Economic payback modelling and quantitative analysis; Environmental impacts of energy use; and Energy efficiency of renewable energy systems.
• Legislation; Markets; Financial support schemes; and Regulations

Prérequis
Chemistry S1, Thermodynamics S2, Fluid Mechanics S3, Heat transfer S5.

Bibliographie
• Everett, B. (2021) Energy Systems and Sustainability: Power for a Sustainable Future, 3rd Edn., Oxford: Oxford University Press. • Peake, S. (2017) Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future, 4th Edn., Oxford: Oxford University Press. • Peake, S. & Smith, J. (2009) Climate Change: From Science to Sustainability, 2nd Edn., Oxford: Oxford University Press. • Twidell, J. (2021) Renewable Energy Resources, 4th Edn., Routledge. • Elliot, D. (2004) Energy, Society, and Environment, 2nd Edn., Routledge. • O’Hayre, R. et al. (2016) Fuel Cell Fundamentals, 3rd Edn., John Wiley & Sons. • Baxter, R. (2006) Energy Storage: a Nontechnical Guide, PennWell Books. + Additional internet and professional journal sources provided by the lecturer during the module.

Bibliographie

• Everett, B. (2021) Energy Systems and Sustainability: Power for a Sustainable Future, 3rd Edn., Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Peake, S. (2017) Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future, 4th Edn., Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Peake, S. & Smith, J. (2009) Climate Change: From Science to Sustainability, 2nd Edn., Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Twidell, J. (2021) Renewable Energy Resources, 4th Edn., Routledge.
• Elliot, D. (2004) Energy, Society, and Environment, 2nd Edn., Routledge.
• O’Hayre, R. et al. (2016) Fuel Cell Fundamentals, 3rd Edn., John Wiley & Sons.
• Baxter, R. (2006) Energy Storage: a Nontechnical Guide, PennWell Books.
+ Additional internet and professional journal sources provided by the lecturer during the module.

Évaluation(s)
N°	Nature	Coefficient	Objectifs
1	Project	70	Projects (case-studies related to the renewable energy systems techno-economic analysis) : oral presentation
2	Project	30	Projects (case-studies related to the renewable energy systems techno-economic analysis) : analytical written report