Course - Renewable Energy Technology - TØL4018
TØL4018 - Renewable Energy Technology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written exam and project
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project assignment | 3/10 | |||
| School exam | 7/10 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
Introduction to conventional and Renewable energy sources environmental impacts, challenges and future trends, fundamentals, potential, estimation and, applications: Solar Energy Wind Energy Hydropower Biomass Geothermal Energy Ocean Energy
Learning outcome
The main purpose of this course is to introduce students with renewable energy resources availability, potential and suitability as a substitute for conventional energy resources in future energy demand. Having completed the courses, the student should have Knowledge: Advanced knowledge about different renewable energy resources. Advanced knowledge about potential of using renewable energy technologies as a complement to and to the extent possible, replacement for conventional technologies, and possibilities to combining renewable and non-renewable energy technologies in hybrid systems. Knowledge about strategies for enhancing the use of renewable energy resources for future demand. Skills: Analysis on importance of renewable energy solutions for sustainable development. Able to identify sustainable energy solutions for sustainable development. Able to carry out techno-economic assessment. General competence: Develop competency in identifying renewable energy resources availability and utilization. Develop competency in rating different renewable energy technologies. Students demonstrate competency in renewable systems analysis, independently.
Learning methods and activities
The course includes lectures, exercises, assignments and project work. The course can be given as a guided self-study if less than 6 students are registered. In order to complete the coursework requirements 50 % of hand-ins must be approved. Teaching, tutoring, assignments and exam are given in English.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved exercises
Further on evaluation
The final grade is based on written exam (counts 70%) and project assignment (counts 30%) both must be passed. Ordinary written exam can be changed to oral exam, if less than 6 students are registered. Ordinary re-sit for the written exam (next August). Ordinary re-sit for the written exam can be changed to oral exam. For project - new deadline for submission of project assignment.
Course materials
Will be given at course start
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TØL4121 | 2.5 | AUTUMN 2017 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Gjøvik
- Engineering Subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written exam and project
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 7/10 D 2024-12-17 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates S410 Smaragd 3 -
Autumn
ORD
Project assignment
3/10
Submission
2024-11-22
INSPERA
13:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 7/10 D 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"