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Alternative Energy Sources and their Applications, 6 ECTS credits.
/Alternativa energikällor och deras tillämpningar/
For:
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MED
MFYS
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 52
Rec. self-study hours: 108
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Area of Education: Science
Main field of studies: Physics, Applied Physics
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G2
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Aim:
After the course the student should be able to:
- describe the basic physical concepts of energy conversion and consumption.
- understand the importance of exploring renewable energy sources from technological, environmental and economical aspects.
- describe different methods of utilizing renewable energy sources.
- exhibit knowledge on achievement of energy efficient applications and energy-saving technologies.
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Basic knowledge in physics
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
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Organisation:
The scheduled parts of the course consist of lectures, seminars, laboratory work and visit companies working with renewable energy.
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Course contents:
Lectures cover general theory and technique of renewable energy sources to compare with unsustainable energy sources.
Included areas:
- Basic aspects of physics of energy related applications.
- Renewable energy sources (solar, geothermal, hydro, wind, biofuel) and power plants.
- Energy transformation and transmission.
- Energy saving technologies for the electronics, transport, industry and buildings.
- Advanced materials, methods, and future prospects in the energy sector, influence on environment and human life, basic requirements for energy related applications.
- Introduction to computer simulation techniques for the energy sector.
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Course literature:
E. E. Michaelides, "Alternative Energy Sources", (Springer,2012).
A compendium of articles.
R. Wengenmayr, T. Bührke �?oRenewable Energy: Sustainable Energy Concepts for the Future�?�, (Wiley, 2008).
G. Boyle, �?�Renewable Energy�?�, (Oxford University Press,2004).
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Examination: |
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Written examination
Laboration
Site visiting and/or guest lectures
Optional assignments
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5 ECTS
0,5 ECTS
0,5 ECTS
0 ECTS
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The optional assignments of the course can provide points that may be counted on the written exam. |
Course language is English.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Magnus Johansson
Examiner: Sergiy Valyukh
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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