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- Renewable Energy Sources
- MEECOе04
- Description
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The main topics concern: Energy resources of the Earth - pollution of the environment from energy production; Renewable energy sources – physical backgrounds, classification; Solar energy - basic concepts, assessment of solar energy potential; Thermal solar systems - thermal solar collectors, passive solar architecture; Photovoltaics – PV cells, structure and principle of operation, characteristics; Photovoltaic modules – connections, types, technologies; Photovoltaic generators - circuits, electronic converters for PV generators, calculation methods; Wind energy - general information, wind generators, types, structure, environmental impact; Electric generators for wind turbines; Wind energy conversion systems - configurations, schemes, applications; Hydropower - small hydropower plants, water turbines, impact on the environment; Geothermal, hydrothermal and aerothermal energy; Heat pump installations; Energy from biomass – resources, obtaining heat and electricity from biomass, biofuels; Use of hydrogen as a source of energy - fuel cells; Hybrid systems with RES - structures, devices and energy storage systems; Estimation of the profitability of renewable energy systems.
- ECTS credits
- 4
- Teaching Language
- English
- Exam Language
- English
- Support Materials Language
- English
- Basic Learning Outcomes
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- Ability to analyse and evaluate different alternatives and develop the most sustainable solution, in order to achieve the greatest effectiveness, favoring progress and a sustainable development that respects the society as well as the environment.(B3 - EEM - Ability to analyse and evaluate different alternatives and develop the most sustainable solution, in order to achieve the greatest effectiveness, favoring progress and a sustainable development that respects the society as well as the environment. )
- Final Learning Outcomes
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- Apply in depths technical knowledge for dimensioning Environmental Engineering projects/systems.(F1 - EEM - Apply in depths technical knowledge for dimensioning Environmental Engineering projects/systems.)
- Formulate solutions to practical Environmental Engineering problems using multidisciplinary approaches(F3b - EEM - Formulate solutions to practical Environmental Engineering problems using multidisciplinary approaches )
- Understand and apply sustainable and resilient design principles and green technologies/solutions for the implementation of reliable Environmental Engineering systems(F4 - EEM - Understand and apply sustainable and resilient design principles and green technologies/solutions for the implementation of reliable Environmental Engineering systems )
- Mastering design principles based on original, resilient, sustainable, and reliable solutions for the implementation of Environmental Engineering systems.(F5 - EEM - Mastering design principles based on original, resilient, sustainable, and reliable solutions for the implementation of Environmental Engineering systems.)
- Ability to exchange information and ideas at different levels of qualifications in the Environmental Engineering field with the Society.(F8 - EEM - Ability to exchange information and ideas at different levels of qualifications in the Environmental Engineering field with the Society. )
- Generating and/or creating innovative sustainable solutions to new problems in Environmental Engineering.(F14 - EEM - Generating and/or creating innovative sustainable solutions to new problems in Environmental Engineering. )
- Course categorized
- Managing Entity (faculty)
- Faculty of Industrial Technologies (TUS)