Course - Introduction to Renewable Energy 2 - FENT1102
Introduction to Renewable Energy 2
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About the course
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
- 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
FENT1101 - Introduction to Renewable Energy 1 is required for entrance into this course.
Course materials
Notes distributed via Blackboard.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| FENA1001 | 5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| FENG1001 | 5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| FENT1001 | 5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| FENA1102 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| FENG1102 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
Subject areas
- Energy and Process Engineering
- Engineering Subjects