| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 15 |
| ECTS Credits: | 8.0 |
Engineering first degree or other equivalent qualification
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To develop systematic knowledge and understanding of the role of and technologies available for energy storage, with a particular focus on their impact for the exploitation of renewable energy resources.
• Energy storage for grid management: centralised energy storage, distributed storage.
• Energy storage for renewable energy resource exploitation: renewable energy in grid and isolated systems, distributed (local) storage e.g. for isolated systems.
• Energy storage technologies (in addition to those covered in SPG8007, SPG8008 and SPG8028): pumped, flywheel storage, compressed air, etc.
On completion of this module students should be able to demonstrate:
1. Describe the roles energy storage can play in both grid and isolated systems and in the exploitation of renewable energy resources.
2. Discuss the science, technologies and benefits associated with energy storage, with a particular emphasis in this module on pumped storage, flywheel storage and compressed air storage.
3. Discuss the impact of generation systems used in renewable energy exploitation on the choice and design of energy storage systems.
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Identify situations where energy storage could impact positively on the exploitation of renewable energy resources and evaluate the credibility of these.
2. Explain appropriate energy storage technology for a particular context involving renewable energy resources
3. Describe the factors that will impact on the design of an energy storage installation associated with renewable energy exploitation.
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 24 | 1:00 | 24:00 | Revision for exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Preparation for quizzes |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Examination |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | Lectures and tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Directed reading which includes IEEE papers and web refs |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Drop-In/Surgery |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 38:00 | 38:00 | Personal study throughout teaching period to follow up taught classes |
| Total | 150:00 |
The scheduled teaching sessions are intended to reinforce and consolidate that initial independent study and to progress students towards the Intended Skills Outcomes.
The course work enables students to develop a deeper understanding of the topic by focusing on using their acquired knowledge to demonstrate the Intended Skills Outcomes.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 60 | 24 hrs Take home exam (to be submitted within 24 hours of being set) |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 20 | Quiz 1 (Short questions) |
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 20 | Quiz 2 (Short questions) |
The Written Examination tests the students’ ability to work effectively under time constraints as well as giving them the opportunity to demonstrate their systematic knowledge and critical and cognitive skills across the module syllabus. This assessment includes written examination, problem-solving and numeracy skills.
In addition to these skills, the quizzes involves problem solving and theoretical questions to assess the students’ progress.
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