Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
AR50350 Renewable energy sources & low carbon techniques |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Modular: no specific semester |
| Assessment: EX40CW60 |
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Aims: To impart a systematic understanding of the range of renewable and low carbon energy technologies at both large and small scales and their impact on and use in the built environment.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit students will have deomonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the range of low and zero carbon energy technologies available and the ability to critically and systematically select suitable solutions for application in building projects. Skills: To critically and systematically analyse the energy needs of a building project and design for appropriate renewable or low carbon energy sources. Content: Renewable Energy Technologies:- Sources and exploitation. technologies, efficiencies and appropriate systems for Wind, Hydro, Wave, Tidal, Solar & Geothermal energy. Low Carbon Energy Technologies:- The use and benefits of Biofuels, Ground Source heating & cooling, CHP & Tri-generation. Demand Load Balancing:- The variable nature of renewables, the constant demand of consumers and the need for energy storage systems. Pumped Storage Hydro, Mine Compressed Air Storage, Hydrogen production & Fuel Cells. Climate Impacts of fossil fuel consumption, fossil fuel consumption and reserves. |