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FENA1102 - Introduction to Renewable Energy 2

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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)

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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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Energy and Process Engineering
  • Engineering Subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD School exam 60/100 H INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Assignment with report 40/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer UTS School exam 60/100 H INSPERA
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.
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