Course - Renewable Energy Technology - TØL4018
TØL4018 - Renewable Energy Technology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written exam and Project work
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 3/10 | |||
| Home examination | 7/10 | 4 hours | A |
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.
In case of less than 4 students, the course will be based on self-study.
In order to complete the coursework requirements 50 % of hand-ins must be approved.
Assessment methodology for examination
Alphabetical scale, A (best) F (fail)
Teaching language is English. 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 re-sit for the written exam (next August). For project - new deadline for submission of project assignment.
Specific conditions
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Sustainable Manufacturing (MSUMA)
Recommended previous knowledge
- Sustainable Development
- Sustainability Assessment or Product development
Course materials
Will be given at course start
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TØL4121 | 2.5 | 01.09.2017 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2020
Language of instruction: English
Location: Gjøvik
- Engineering Subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering
Phone:
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written exam and Project work
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Assignment
3/10
Release 2020-11-13
Submission 2020-11-27
Release 08:00
Submission 12:00
INSPERA -
Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Assignment 3/10 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates -
Autumn
ORD
Home examination
7/10
A
Release 2020-12-07
Submission 2020-12-07
Release 09:00
Submission 13:00
INSPERA -
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"