CONVENTIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY RESOURCES
- Course
- PNGE452 - CONVENTIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY RESOURCES
- Department
- Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 0
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
- -
Course Description
The potential problems surrounding the use of fossil fuels, particularly in terms of climate change, contributing to global warming became a real concern for the humanity and the eco-system. Today, there is a growing shift towards environmental awareness and the the current energy-mix is coming under closer scrutiny leading to the rise of cleaner alternative energy sources. While the viability of each can be argued, they all contribute something positive when compared to fossil fuels.Lower emissions, lower fuel prices and the reduction of pollution are all advantages that the use of alternative fuels can often provide. Understanding the basic characteristics as well as pros and cons of both the conventional and alternative sources is a prerequisite for a sustainable future.
CONVENTIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY RESOURCES
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | The Fossil Fuel Dominated World Energy Mix and Its Risks |
| Week 2 | Definitions for "conventional", "unconventional" and "alternative" |
| Week 3 | What are alternative resources-1 (Solar Energy, how it is converted to electricity; Pros & Cons) |
| Week 4 | What are alternative resources-1 (Wind Energy, how it is converted to electricity; Pros & Cons) |
| Week 5 | What are alternative resources-1 (Geothermal Energy, how it is converted to electricity; Pros & Cons) |
| Week 6 | What are alternative resources-1 (Ocean Energy, Wave and Tide Energy, how it is converted to electricity) |
| Week 7 | What are alternative resources-1 (Waste-to- Energy, how it is converted to electricity) |
| Week 8 | Bioenergy; The Paris Agreement, |
| Week 9 | Shale oil and oil shales; Evolving Unconventional Resources-1: GAS HYDRATES |
| Week 10 | Evolving Unconventional Resources-2: TAR SANDS |
| Week 11 | Evolving Unconventional Resources-3: COAL-BED METHANE |
| Week 12 | Is ENERGY EFFICIENCY an "ALTERNATIVE SOURCE" of Energy? |
| Week 13 | - |
| Week 14 | - |
| Week 15 | - |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 BP Statistical Review of World Energy, June 2019
- 02 World Energy Outlook, November 2019, IEA
- 03 Reports by IRENA (Int. Renewable Energy Association)
- 04 Lecture notes by instructor (Power Point Presentations, reports, videos)
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Program Outcomes
- P01 Be able to understand and apply security protocol and tools to security challenges faced in organizations
- P02 Be able to design security software to combat security issues
- P03 Be able to identify, categorize, and develop security solutions for computer orientated challenges.
- P04 Be able to demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in managing computer security projects
- P05 Be able to follow the state of the arts concepts in computer technology security
- P06 Be able to design, implement, and evaluate a computational system to meet desired security needs within realistic constraints
- P07 Be able to use appropriate security techniques, protocols, skills, and tools necessary for securing computer systems
- P08 Be able to apply effective communication skills consistent with the professional environment
- P09 Be able to apply effective collaboration skills in teamwork consistent with the professional environment
- P10 Be able to apply appropriate security technology and techniques to facilitate a safe operation in an organization
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