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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2013 - 2014
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Description To introduce students to key concepts in renewable energy technologies Provide students with the ability to model and cost renewable energy projects. Provide students with an awareness of political and business issues relating to renewable energy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. calculate conversion efficiencies of power conversion proceses 2. critcally assess Wind, Solar, Ocean, Geothermal, Hydro and Bio Energy system performance and design 3. describe energy storage and electrochemical fuel cells 4. perform a quantitative analysis of the costs of renewable energy projects 5. explain the political, legislative, commercial and investment trends and developments in renewable energy technology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Energy TechnologyFundamental Energy Concepts, Energy Conversion Processes, Storage Technologies, Energy EfficiencyEnergy SystemsRenewable energy system design. Analysis of solar, wind, biomass, ocean energy devicesEnergy EconomicsInvestment Trends in Renewable Technologies, Economic Payback Modelling and Quantitative Analysis, Global Energy Resources | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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