Course - Introduction to Renewable Energy 2 - FENA1102
FENA1102 - Introduction to Renewable Energy 2
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment with report | 40/100 | |||
| School exam | 60/100 | 3 hours | H |
Course content
- Introduction to chemistry and corrosion essential for renewable energy systems
- Various forms of energy storage (pumped power plants, compressed air, batteries, flow batteries, supercapacitors, flywheels)
- Hydrogen as an energy carrier, hydrogen production, hydrogen storage and hydrogen safety - fuel cells (technology, challenges and areas of application)
- Batteries as energy storage, production of batteries, electrochemistry, battery types, and basic batteries
- Production of e-fuel via renewable and sustainable processes
- Maritime renewable energy utilization
- Hybrid and smart energy systems
Learning outcome
The candidate has knowledge of:
- basic engineering methodology
- basic sustainability analyses
- basic professional ethics and health, environment and safety (HSE)
- basic digitization (e.g. use of Matlab and Python programming)
- various forms of energy storage
- Norwegian industry for renewable energy storage
- environmental problems related to energy storage
- research and development work within the field of renewable energy.
- innovation and entrepreneurship within renewable energy
The candidate is able to (skills):
- update their knowledge within the field through information gathering
- apply knowledge to solve theoretical, technical and practical problems within the subject areas of energy storage
- assess the energy and environmental consequences of various energy storage systems
- find, assess, use and refer to information and subject matter and present this in such a way that it illuminates an issue within Renewable Energy
The candidate must be able to (general competence):
- evaluate different methods of energy storage against each other
- consider appropriate measures for energy efficiency
- communicate project results in writing and orally
- assess the role of engineers in society
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises, projects
Compulsory assignments
- 3 of 5 Calculation exercises
Further on evaluation
Written school examination, 3 Hours (60/100), Project work with Report (40/100)
Compulsory work requirements:
- 3 out of 5 exercises must be approved.
A re-sit examination will be held in August and may be changed from written to oral.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Renewable Energy - Engineering (BIFOREN)
Recommended previous knowledge
FENA1101 - Introduction to Renewable Energy 1 is required for entry into this course.
Course materials
Notes distributed via Blackboard.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| FENT1102 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2023 | |
| FENG1102 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2023 | |
| FENA1001 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2023 | |
| FENG1001 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2023 | |
| FENT1001 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2023 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Ålesund
- Energy and Process Engineering
- Engineering Subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 60/100 H 2025-05-08 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates G326 Gnisten/Fagskolen 17 -
Spring
ORD
Assignment with report
40/100
Submission
2025-02-27
INSPERA
13:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 60/100 H INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"