SHE level 3 SCQF credit points 20.0 ECTS credit points 10.0 Module code M3J923150 Module Leader Sheng Chen School School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment Subject Mechanical Engineering Trimester B (January start)
Summary of content The module will cover the theory of thermodynamic and mechanical power transmission systems as applicable to, and with examples from, energy generation, transmission and storage.
Module details Syllabus arrow_forward Conversion of thermal to mechanical Energy: An overview of common energy conversion systems and their context. Laws of classical thermodynamics. Thermodynamic analysis principles: properties and states, equilibrium, open and closed systems, reversibility, heat and work, properties of gases and vapours, state equations, property tables and diagrams, Carnot cycle, entropy, isentropic efficiency. Thermodynamic analysis methods: thermal power generation, steam cycles, gas turbine and combine gas-vapour power cycles. Renewable Energy Conversion Technologies: Hydrogen as energy carrier- hydrogen production hydrogen transport hydrogen storage energy conversion (fuel reforming) Renewable energy - Solar energy (thermal and direct conversion) Tidal energy Wind energy: Betz law, wind distribution, propellers wave energy. Brief introduction to geothermal energy and energy from biomass (AD, BIOFC). Fuel cells- Working principle analysis of the main types of fuel cell efficiency emissions market perspectives. Nuclear power technology- Nuclear fuel controlled fission reaction structure of a reactor boiling and pressurised water reactors gas reactors.
Learning outcomes arrow_forward On successful completion of this module students should be able to: 1. Appreciate the requirements for the integration of renewable energy equipment into the electricity generation grid, and the system requirements to achieve this (B3, B6). 2. Explain in detail the requirements for the design of renewable energy equipment (B13). 3. Evaluate the use of composite materials in the manufacture of renewable energy equipment and the design processes involved (B5, B7). 4. Understand the importance of the testing and certification of renewable energy equipment (B13).
Transferrable skills arrow_forward Problem-solving, numerical analysis, design method written, oral and visual communication, writing specifications.
Module structure Activity Total hours Lectures 36.00 Tutorials 18.00 Practicals 10.00 Seminars 8.00 Independent Learning 110.00 Assessment 18.00
Assessment methods Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description Course Work001 15 35 Technical Report (750 or equivalent words). Course Work002 15 35 Technical Report (750 or equivalent words) Exam003 2.0 70 35 Final Exam