MEC316 Renewable Energy (10 credits)

Year Running: 2015/2016

Credit level: F6

Pre-requisites for		MEC425 (when the module is running)
Additional Information		Only vailable to students in the Faculty of Engineering

Description

The module provides an introduction to some alternative energy technologies with emphasis on solar and wind energy. It aims to provide students with a fundamental appreciation of the potential and usable energy obtainable from the sun and wind; a general knowledge of wind turbine aerodynamics, wind turbine systems, photovoltaics and domestic photovoltaic systems.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	75.0
Lecture	21.0
Tutorial	4.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Exam	2.0	100 %	S2

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.