Course - Introduction to Renewable Energy - FENT1001
FENT1001 - Introduction to Renewable Energy
About
This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | H |
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 (BIFOREN)
Course materials
Notes distributed via Blackboard.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| FENA1001 | 10.0 | AUTUMN 2019 | |
| FENG1001 | 10.0 | AUTUMN 2019 | |
| TFNE1001 | 10.0 | AUTUMN 2019 | |
| FENT1101 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2023 | |
| FENT1102 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2023 | |
| FENG1101 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2023 | |
| FENG1102 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2023 | |
| FENA1101 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2023 | |
| FENA1102 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2023 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
10.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Energy and Process Engineering
- Engineering Subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Energy and Process Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 H INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 H 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"