Novas Tecnologias Energéticas e Sistemas Híbridos

Código:

PRODEM036

Sigla:

NTESH

Áreas Científicas
Classificação	Área Científica
OFICIAL	Engenharia Mecânica

Ocorrência: 2024/2025 - 2S

Ativa?	Sim
Unidade Responsável:	Secção de Fluidos e Energia
Curso/CE Responsável:	Programa Doutoral em Engenharia Mecânica

Ciclos de Estudo/Cursos

Sigla	Nº de Estudantes	Plano de Estudos	Anos Curriculares	Créditos UCN	Créditos ECTS	Horas de Contacto	Horas Totais
PRODEM	2	Plano de estudos oficial a partir de 2009/10	1	-	6	28	162

Língua de trabalho

Português - Suitable for English-speaking students

Objetivos

This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and tools necessary to critically evaluate and design innovative energy systems either by using novel disruptive technologies or through the strategic combination of energy systems (hybridisation):

1) Analse and understand cutting-edge energy technologies' and systems' performance, challenges, and advantages, including renewable and hybrid systems
2) Develop skills in designing and integrating hybrid energy systems that combine multiple energy sources—such as solar, wind, and thermal energy—with energy storage technologies to meet specific operational and sustainability goals.
3) Apply modelling and simulation tools to assess the technical performance, economic feasibility, and environmental impact of hybrid energy systems in a wide range of applications, from residential to industrial scales.
4) Critically assess the role of new energy technologies in addressing critical global challenges such as climate change, energy security, and sustainable development, considering both technical and non-technical (e.g., regulatory, economic) factors.
5) Contribute to innovation in the energy sector, demonstrating the ability to propose and evaluate system designs that improve energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability while reducing carbon emissions.

Resultados de aprendizagem e competências

At the end of this course, students will:

1) Understand the advantages and challenges of emerging energy technologies, including renewable power generation and hybrid systems that combine thermal and electrical energy.
2) Strategically design and combine energy technologies for specific goals, such as maximising energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and integrating renewables into traditional systems.
3) Model and simulate hybrid energy systems, including power and heat applications, using advanced software tools.
4) Critically assess the potential and limitations of novel energy technologies, including the technical and economic implications of deploying these systems.
5) Develop competencies in system optimisation, control strategies, and sustainability assessments, considering real-world constraints.

Modo de trabalho

B-learning

Pré-requisitos (conhecimentos prévios) e co-requisitos (conhecimentos simultâneos)

Programa

1) Introduction to New Energy Technologies:

* Overview of emerging renewable energy technologies;
* Fundamentals of energy conversion, transmission, and storage technologies, focusing on both electrical and thermal systems.

2) Hybrid Energy Systems for Power and Heat:

* Principles of hybrid energy systems that integrate multiple energy sources (e.g., solar PV with thermal storage or solar-thermal combined with electrical grids).
* Role of hybrid systems in energy efficiency, grid stability, and heat recovery applications.
* Design considerations for integrating power and heat systems, with a focus on combined heat and power (CHP) and solar-thermal technologies.

3) Modeling and Simulation of Hybrid Systems:

* Hands-on experience with software tools like HOMER Energy, MATLAB/Simulink, TRNSYS, and EES for modeling hybrid energy systems.
* Simulation of energy generation, storage, and consumption patterns in hybrid setups that combine both power and heat.
* Energy system optimisation techniques and performance evaluation using case studies and real-world examples.

4) Critical Technical, Economic, and Environmental Assessment of Energy Technologies and Hybrid Systems:

* Technical Evaluation: Assess system performance, efficiency, and integration challenges of hybrid energy technologies, focusing on both power and heat systems.
* Economic Feasibility: Conduct lifecycle cost analyses (LCCA) to evaluate the economic viability of hybrid systems, including capital expenses (CAPEX), operational expenses (OPEX), and financial models like LCOE (Levelised Cost of Energy).
* Environmental Impact: Examine the carbon footprint, resource use, and overall environmental sustainability of energy technologies and hybrid systems. This includes evaluating regulatory requirements and sustainability metrics.
* Case Studies: Apply critical assessment methods to real-world scenarios, comparing technical, economic, and environmental outcomes in residential, industrial, and commercial settings.

Bibliografia Obrigatória

Djamila Rekioua; Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems: Optimization and Power Management Control, Springer International Publishing, 2020. ISBN: 9783030340216

Bibliografia Complementar

Asmae Berrada, Rachid El Mrabet; Hybrid Energy System Models, Academic Press, 2020. ISBN: 9780128214039
Academic Press; Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems and Microgrids, Ersan Kabalci, 2020. ISBN: 0128217243

Métodos de ensino e atividades de aprendizagem

Personalised Mentoring and Discussions: Weekly one-on-one or small group discussions to explore individual research topics related to hybrid energy systems. Mentorship sessions will address the specific technical and conceptual challenges each student faces in their work.
Simulation-Based Learning: Students will use tools like EES and SAM to model, simulate, and evaluate hybrid systems, developing technical proficiency in power and heat applications.
Research Projects: Each student will work on a tailored project that combines power and heat energy systems, with guidance from the instructor on system design, modelling, and assessment.
Case Studies and Applied Learning: Real-world case studies and practical applications will illustrate the integration of renewable technologies in hybrid systems. Students will apply their knowledge to solve problems related to energy efficiency, grid stability, and sustainability.

Tipo de avaliação

Avaliação distribuída sem exame final

Componentes de Avaliação

Designação	Peso (%)
Trabalho escrito	100,00
Total:	100,00

Componentes de Ocupação

Designação	Tempo (Horas)
Elaboração de projeto	20,00
Estudo autónomo	100,00
Trabalho escrito	40,00
Total:	160,00

Obtenção de frequência

Not applicable.

Fórmula de cálculo da classificação final

Final grade equals the written report grade.

Provas e trabalhos especiais

Trabalho de estágio/projeto

Avaliação especial (TE, DA, ...)

Melhoria de classificação

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