Course Description

This course covers the design and operation of solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal systems. Students will learn how to design, and apply the knowledge of solar engineering on micro and large scales towards achieving environmental sustainability. Energy efficiency and management will be a central focus of the study, while the way energy systems modelling and analysis can be employed to achieve the former will be expounded.

Course Modules and Syllabus

• Energy engineering fundamental

• Basic electrical engineering

• Thermodynamics and energy conversion

• Material science for energy applications

• Power electronics and machines

• Introduction to renewable energy technologies

• Power generation and system planning

• Equipment design and control

• Energy Systems modelling and analysis

• Energy management

• Energy resources, economics and environment

• Energy Innovation

Learning Outcomes

Students are expected to understand the fundamentals of electrical and energy fundamentals. Students should be able to identify and select appropriate materials for solar energy processes.

Students are expected to understand and demonstrate the workings of machines with respect to their energy demand.

Students are expected to understand and effectively analyse renewable energy technology.

Students are expected to understand and be able to discuss power generation, system planning, and energy management.

Students are expected to understand the fundamentals of modelling and analysis of energy systems.

Students should be able to design simple solar PV panels for micro scale use.

One (1) Term  = Four Weeks

Note: Three weeks online study and one week for project work.

Payment

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