| Module Title: | Sustainable Energy |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Module Aim: |
The aim of this module is to exercise judgement in appraisal of projects and operations; with specific emphasis on energy management and conservation. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
Analyse the theory and principles behind the current new energy efficient technologies, and the emerging SMART technologies the the potential opportunities that may develop. |
| LO2 |
Evaluate facilities for potential energy savings projects. |
| LO3 |
Carry out energy audits of industrial & commercial facilities and produce professional reports with recommendations. |
| LO4 |
Develop a structured approach to Energy Management: EN 50001(IS 393) S.E.A.I. E MAP process |
| LO5 |
Design and analyse industrial processes for drying, concentrating, heating and cooling of solids, fluids and mixtures. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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New Green Energy Technologies
Biomass, production systems, sustainability and energy conversion.
Wind Power, evaluation of site-wind energy potential, wind farm planning, and layouts. Selection of turbines, Gate connection and control type.
Biofuels
Fuel Cell technology.
Gasification, and waste to energy hierarchy.
Marine Current Turbines (MCT) design and development.
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Industrial Energy Auditing
Electrical load profile analysis and opportunity for cost reduction from tariff structure. Reviewing Max Demand ,M.I.C.
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Air Conditioning
Psychrometric properties of humid air, Air conditioning processes:
- Mixing,
- Sensible heating,
- Sensible cooling,
- Humidification,
- Dehumidification
Air conditioning systems.
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Process Heating and Drying
Heating Technologies, Mechanical vapour recompression, Process drying, Steam heating system design.
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Refrigeration & Cooling
Chillers, Cooling towers.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 5.00% |
| Project | 50.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 45.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Examination |
Psychrometrics |
5 |
5.00 |
Week 5 |
| Project |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project |
Industrial Energy Audit - following the EN standard for industrial auditing |
2,3,4 |
15.00 |
End-of-Semester |
| Project |
Wind Turbine |
1,4 |
35.00 |
Week 7 |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
Questions based on the LO's 1,3,5 |
1,2,3,4,5 |
45.00 |
End-of-Semester |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
6.00 |
| Laboratory |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
| Independent Learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
10.27 |
| Total Hours |
250.00 |
Module Delivered In
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