Code: | M.EM037 | Acronym: | ER II |
Keywords | |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Fluids and Energy |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Fluids and Energy Division |
Course/CS Responsible: | Master in Mechanical Engineering |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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M.EM | 31 | Syllabus | 2 | - | 4,5 | 39 | 121,5 |
Familiarization with the problems of the use of energy resources and their relationship with economy and environment. Acquisition of knowledge on renewable energy sources and technologies, with emphasis on those with higher expression in the electricity sector, methods of evaluating energy resources and production estimates. Perception of the economic and environmental value of renewable energy sources.
Basic courses of Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics.
INTRODUCTION
General concepts of energy (review). Traditional sources and their uses. Development and energy consumption. Dominant energy culture. Fossil fuels. Electricity. Finite nature of reserves and problems of its extensive use. Brief energy policy notions.
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Traditional fuels. Environmental problems associated with the use of energy; temporal and spatial scales, impacts of energy use. Energy dilemma of modern societies. Saving measures and rational use of energy. Sustainable development.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Generalities. Origins and characteristics of renewable sources. Maturity and comparative development of conversion technologies. Growth of RES and present contribution to meeting energy demand. Renewable energy in the electricity sector. Renewables and / or alternatives?
WIND ENERGY
Present and prospective applications of the technology. Maturity and new challenges. Wind origins, main characteristics and their evaluation. The energy of the wind. Principle and conversion limits; coefficient / Betz limit and Glauert theory. Modelling the wind, modelling needs and families of models. Aerodynamics of the rotor of a wind turbine. Power limitation and regulation concepts. Power curve and converted energy. General aspects of the development of a wind farm project. Selection of a wind turbine model. Production estimates, losses and uncertainties.
HYDROELETRIC POWER
Energy and hydroelectric power. Maturity of technologies and contribution of hydro energy (electricity sector). Small hydroelectric plants and their classification. Pre-dimensioning of some components. Flow rate and water resources. Variability and characterization of the resource. Basic design criteria. Main types of hydraulic turbines and its application. Estimates of energy yield in a small hydro plant.
WAVE ENERGY
Origins. Energy potential of the oceans. Concepts of the use of wave energy. Maturity of the technology. Upcoming developments.
ECONOMIC EVALUATION
Investment costs, revenues and operation costs.
Cash flows.
Basic profitability criteria.
Theoretical-practical classes: exposition of concepts, discussion of additional topics, problem solving typical problems and clarify students doubts.
Designation | Weight (%) |
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Teste | 100,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Designation | Time (hours) |
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Estudo autónomo | 71,00 |
Frequência das aulas | 39,00 |
Trabalho de campo | 11,50 |
Total: | 121,50 |
Participation in, at least, 70% of the classes held and in the study visits.
Two tests during the semester, with a theoretical component (without consultation, 60 minutes, 2/3 of the final grade) and a practical component (limited consultation, 60 minutes, 1/3 of the final grade).
The weight of the result of 1st test in the final grade is 60%; the second test weights 40%.
In the appeal season, appeal of the total program, with theoretical and practical components, in the same conditions and with the same weights as in the tests.
The attendance and participation of the student will be considered for small adjustments (limit 1/20) in the final grade.
According to FEUP regulations, with rules similar to the ones of the improvement/final examination.
According to FEUP regulations, simultaneously with improvement/final examination, with the same rules.