Course - Introduction to Renewable Energy - FENG1001
Introduction to Renewable Energy
This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
About
About the course
Course content
- Overview of Norways and the worlds energy situation- Environmental challenges with energy production (CO2 and NOx emissions)- Various forms of renewable energy (hydropower, small scale hydropower, wind power, solar power, bioenergy, wave power, tidal power, osmotic power, geothermal energy)- Comparison of renewable energy with other forms of electricity production such as coal power, gas power, diesel power, and nuclear power.- Heat pumps, heat recovery, energy saving measures for buildings, passive houses and plus houses.- Hydrogen as an energy carrier, hydrogen production, hydrogen storage, and hydrogen safety.- Fuel cells (technology, challenges, and applications)- Various forms of energy storage (pumped hydropower, compressed air, batteries, flow batteries, supercapacitors, flywheels)- Microgrid and smart grid
Learning outcome
Knowledge:The candidate has knowledge of- different types of energy production and storage.- Norwegian power supply and consumption, as well as the national and international energy situation.- energy efficient and environmentally friendly utilization of Norwegian oil and gas.- environmental challenges linked to energy production and consumption.- different measures to improve energy efficiency.- scientific research and development work in the field of Renewable Energy.Skills:The candidate is capable of - updating his or her own knowledge in the field through information gathering.- applying knowledge to solve theoretical, technical and practical issues within the fields of energy production and storage.- assessing energy and environmental consequences of different energy solutions.- doing simple calculations on heating and cooling systems.- finding, assessing, applying and citing information and academic material, and present this in a way that highlights issues within Renewable Energy. General competence:The candidate is able to- evaluate different methods for energy production and storage against each other.- evaluate appropriate energy efficiency measures.- communicate project results both orally and in writing.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises, projects, laboratory work
Compulsory assignments
- Project with Report
- 7 of 10 calculation exercises
- Laboratory reports
Further on evaluation
Written school examination, 4 Hours
Compulsory work requirements: - 7 out of 10 exercises must be approved. - Laboratory work: compulsory attendance. - Reports: Two laboratory reports must be approved. - Project with Report 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
None.
Required previous knowledge
No course requirements.Active student status at the following programs is required:- Renewable Energy Engineering (BIFOREN)
Course materials
Håvard Karoliussen, Fornybar Energi, (Norwegian) Compendium, NTNU, 2019.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| FENT1001 | 10 sp | Autumn 2019 |
| FENA1001 | 10 sp | Autumn 2019 |
| TFNE1001 | 10 sp | Autumn 2019 |
| FENT1101 | 5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| FENT1102 | 5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| FENG1101 | 5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| FENG1102 | 5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| FENA1101 | 5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| FENA1102 | 5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
Subject areas
- Energy and Process Engineering
- Engineering Subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Spring 2024
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.