Module Title: | Sustainable Energy |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Delivered In |
No Programmes
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Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
Module will be delivered through lectures, tutorials, and case studies. Students undertake a number of energy based projects including an energy audit of a commercial operation. |
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 |
Understand the current and future implications of Emission Trading System, Carbon Trading, Green House Gas (GHG) permits, Integrated Pollution Prevention Control (IPPC) Licensing and legislative requirements on projects and industry. |
LO4 |
Carry out energy audits of industrial & commercial facilities and produce professional reports with recommendations. |
LO5 |
Develop a structured approach to Energy Management: EN 50001(IS 393) S.E.A.I. E MAP process |
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 |
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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Environmental Impacts and Awareness
Integrated Pollution Prevention Control (IPPC) Licensing
GHG, Emission Trading Systems
Legislative requirements for NOx, SOx, particulate emissions, Paris COP implications.
Internalities associated with compliance with emission limit values using ‘end-of-pipe
Primary and secondary control measures.
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Project Evaluation
Micro CHP (combined heat and power) units into commercial applications.
Biomass project for a commercial facility
ESCO (Energy Service Company) and energy supply contracts.
Calculations, Primary Energy Sayings (PES), Carbon footprint, CO2 savings.
Energy Map: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (S.E.A.I.)
Grant applications and project viability
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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.
Motive Power
HVAC systems, operation and control
Compressed air systems analysis and evaluation
Lighting and control systems
MMP Maintenance Management Policies
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 10.00% |
Project | 20.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 70.00% |
Continuous Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Examination |
Students will be expected to sit a number of individual written assessments throughout the academic year, typically at the conclusion of one or more learning outcomes |
1,2,3,5 |
10.00 |
n/a |
Project |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Project |
Students will produce a number of reports/projects throughout the academic year and will produce written reports describing each one.
Typical projects are:
1- Micro CHP (Combined Heat and Power) Project
2- Energy Audit Commercial operation: - Report
3- Feasibility study into the development of an on-shore wind farm - Report |
1,2,3,4,5 |
20.00 |
Sem 1 End |
End of Module Formal Examination |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Formal Exam |
A final written examination will assess the extent to which the student has achieved the module learning outcomes |
1,2,3,5 |
70.00 |
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 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
Every Week |
3.00 |
Total Hours |
6.00 |
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