Solar Energy

Code:

PRODEM033

Acronym:

ES

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Mechanical Engineering

Instance: 2022/2023 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Fluids and Energy Section
Course/CS Responsible:	Doctoral Program in Mechanical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
PRODEM	6	Syllabus since 2009/10	1	-	6	28	162

Teaching language

English

Objectives

To gain advanced knowledge concerning the main solar technologies, both thermal and photovoltaic. To be able to analyse, calculate and design thermal and PV systems, as well as perform their economic analysis (cost-benefit analysis).

Learning outcomes and competences

Analysis of solar energy systems.
Design of solar energy systems.

Working method

Presencial

Program

• Solar resources: solar radiation and its measurement; estimation of incident solar radiation on inclined surfaces: types of models.
• Solar thermal systems: types, design and analysis of the long term performance; systems with multiple and single pass, with or without storage.
• Economic analysis of solar thermal systems.
• Photovoltaic (PV) solar collectors: cells, modules and their characteristics; manufacturing techniques.
• PV systems: components and characteristics (storage, regulation, conversion, protection and maintenance).
• Connection of PV systems to the electrical grid and design of isolated systems.
• Economic analysis of PV systems.

Mandatory literature

John A. Duffie, William A. Beckman; Solar engineering of thermal processes. ISBN: 0-471-51056-4

Teaching methods and learning activities

Study oriented through tutorial sessions.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho escrito	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	75,00
Trabalho de investigação	25,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

submit works

Calculation formula of final grade

Classification of written work.