Renewable Energy III

Code:

EQ0125

Acronym:

ENRIII

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Technological Sciences

Instance: 2012/2013 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Chemical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEQ	31	Syllabus	5	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

English

Objectives

Get knowledge to analyze processes of production of renewable energy. Assess the current efficiency of the main existing technologies and their potential development. Integration of renewable energy systems in cogeneration systems.ses.

Learning outcomes and competences

Evaluation of energetic efficiency of the presented process energy generation. Evaluation of investment costs versus energetic efficiency.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Module I - Overview of BETS applied to chemical engineering processes, the concept of energy efficiency and calculation for a production facility, the process of generating electric and thermal energy - cogeneration systems and assessing their energy efficiency. Module II - Brief description of the technical characteristics of cogeneration processes and implementation of renewable energy systems Module III - Wind Energy: applications and impacts of technology; historical perspective and current state of development (the Portuguese case) wind turbines. Hydropower: general and historical perspective; energy available in a watercourse; classification of seizures and major components, and flow classification. Small hydroelectric: design criteria, drop height, the flow equip and power, types of turbines.

Mandatory literature

Glassman, Irvin; Combustion. ISBN: 0-12-285852-2
Lyle, Oliver; The efficient use of steam
Goodall, P. M. 340; The efficient use of steam. ISBN: 0-86103-018-4

Teaching methods and learning activities

Module I- Theoretical-practical classes will be based on the presentation of the themes of the course and on problem solving. Module II- Theoretical-practical classes will be based on the presentation of the themes of the course and on problem solving. A part of each class will be dedicated to discuss students’ homework. Module III- Theoretical-practical classes will be based on the presentation of the themes of the course and on problem solving. A part of each class will be dedicated to discuss students’ assignments (three weeks).

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Project	Trabalho escrito	15,00	80,00	2012-11-25
Problem solving	Trabalho escrito	5,00	20,00	2012-12-17
	Total:	-	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
	Estudo autónomo	5	2012-12-17
	Total:	5,00

Calculation formula of final grade

Module I, II, III- 20% of the mark of these modules will be based on the problem solving and homework. 80% of the mark will be based on the project and oral presentation of each student.

Classification improvement

Presentation of a new version (improved) of the project