Course - Energy from Environmental Flows - TEP4175
TEP4175 - Energy from Environmental Flows
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination and Work
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbeider | 50/100 | |||
| Muntlig eksamen | 50/100 |
Course content
The course will perform calculations of the energy potential in wind, waves and tide. Methods of measuring wind and water speeds and wave heights will be taught, for the calculation of area or site energy potential. Different technologies for wind-, water- and tidal power plants will be shown. The course consists of a large project concerning a specific technology within the field of water-, tidal- or wave energy. The project is individual or performed in groups.
Learning outcome
The course provides the student with knowledge about:
- Energy potential in the wind, tidal current and waves.
- The flow characteristics and turbulence in the wind and tidal current
- Wave theory.
- Wind and tidal turbines basic designs and introduction to the main components.
- Wave power plants design and components.
- Wind and tidal turbines; power- and thrust coefficients according to the Betz theorem.
- Actuator and Rotary Disc theory.
- Design of a turbine blade by using the Blade Element Momentum method.
The course gives the student insight about:
- Renewable energy potential in the world.
- Aerodynamics of an airfoil.
- Design loads for a wind- and tidal turbine.
Skills:
The course should enable the student to:
- Calculate the main dimensions of wind- and tidal turbines.
- Calculate the energy potential in wind, tidal current and waves.
- Calculate the energy produced from wind-, tidal- and wave power plant.
General competence:
The course should give the student:
- When the student has finished the course, he/she shall have knowledge about Wind turbines, Tidal turbines, and Wave energy devices.
- The student will be able to use this knowledge in projects where these machines are a part of a power plant.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures. Excercises, both with emphasis on experimental laboratory work, and theoretical problems. Mandatory excercises and project report will constitute 50% of the final grade. The lectures and exercises are in English when students who do not speak Norwegian take the course.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic fluid mechanics.
Course materials
"Wind Energy Explained. Theory , Design and Application", Manwell, McGowan and Rogers, Wiley, 2002 ISBN 13:978-0-471-49972-5 (H/B)
Hand-outs from teachers.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIO1085 | 7.5 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2013
Language of instruction: English
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- Energy and Process Engineering
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Energy and Process Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination and Work
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Arbeider 50/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Muntlig eksamen 50/100 2013-12-04 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer KONT Arbeider 50/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer KONT Muntlig eksamen 50/100
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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"