ENERGY SYSTEMS-I

Course Description

The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive picture of the conventional and renewable energy systems. This course provides an introduction to engineering principles and designs for the key sustainable/renewable and conventional energy technologies. This course is structured to familiarize students with the wide range of information on sustainable energy technologies and environmental impact of energy systems. This course starts with the conventional energy resources such as coal, natural gas, petroleum and nuclear energy and is followed by mainstream renewable energy sources such as wind and solar energy. The current status of the sources systems as well as the outlook to the near future with scientific projections take significant part in the course.

ENERGY SYSTEMS-I

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 Explain the origins and the distribution of both the conventional and renewable energy sources.
2. 02 Describe how secondary energy sources are generated by the primary energy sources briefly.
3. 03 Describe the current worldwide energy usage and projections made for the future.
4. 04 Discuss each of the main renewable and conventional energy sources.
5. 05 Explain the impact of the energy systems on the environment.
6. 06 Discuss technical literature on sustainable energy systems.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Trevor A. Letcher, Future Energy: Improved Sustainable and Clean Options for Our Planet, Elsevier, 2008.
2. 02 Bent Sorensen, Renewable Energy 4th, Elsevier, 2011.
3. 03 Bent Sorensen and Paul Breeze, Renewable Energy Focus Handbook, Elsevier, 2009.
4. 04 Davis W. Edwards, Energy Trading & Investing, McGraw-Hill, 2010.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explain the origins and the distribution of both the conventional and renewable energy sources. SOLO 3
2. L02 Describe how secondary energy sources are generated by the primary energy sources briefly. SOLO 3
3. L03 Describe the current worlwide energy usage and projections made for the future. SOLO 3
4. L04 Discuss each of the main renewable and conventional energy sources. SOLO 5
5. L05 Explain the impact of the energy systems on the environment. SOLO 3
6. L06 Discuss technical literature on sustainable energy systems. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
2. P02 Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problems.
3. P03 Ability to define complex engineering problems by using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem addressed.
4. P04 Ability to formulate complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
5. P05 Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
6. P06 Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
7. P07 Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products in a way that meets present and future needs while considering realistic constraints and conditions.
8. P08 Ability to select and use appropriate techniques and resources—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
9. P09 Ability to select and use modern engineering and computational tools—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
10. P10 Ability to conduct literature research and use appropriate research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
11. P11 Ability to design experiments for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
12. P12 Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
13. P13 Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
14. P14 Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
15. P15 Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to the principles of professional engineering conduct.
16. P16 Awareness of acting impartially without discrimination in any matter and of being inclusive of diversity.
17. P17 Ability to work effectively as an individual.
18. P18 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
19. P19 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
20. P20 Ability to communicate effectively in spoken form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
21. P21 Ability to communicate effectively in written form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
22. P22 Knowledge of professional practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis.
23. P23 Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
24. P24 Ability for independent and lifelong learning.
25. P25 Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
26. P26 Lifelong learning ability that includes the capacity to think critically about technological changes.

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