RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
| Title | ΑΝΑΝΕΩΣΙΜΕΣ ΠΗΓΕΣ ΕΝΕΡΓΕΙΑΣ / RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES |
| Code | 349 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Mechanical Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Agis Papadopoulos |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 20000350 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Mechanical Engineering
Registered students: 76
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Design and Structures | Elective Courses belonging to the other | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Industrial Management | Elective Courses belonging to the other | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 5 |
| Class ID | 600130850
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- General Knowledge
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600130850
- At the Website of the School:
- eLearning (Moodle):
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES (RES)
RES and the energy problem. History of RES applications. Basic characteristics of RES, techniques and technologies for RES exploitation and system design, RES potential estimation.
SOLAR ENERGY: the sun, hot water systems, concentrating systems, photovoltaic systems, passive solar systems-bioclimatic design.
WIND ENERGY: the wind, wind energy conversion systems, wind generators.
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY: high-average and low enthalpy systems.
BIOMASS: forest biomass, agricultural byproducts, cattle-farm waste, biogas production, biofuels.
MUNICIPAL WASTE: characteristics, physical and chemical properties, management methods and utilization technologies.
HYDROPOWER: dams, turbines, power plants.
ENERGY FROM THE SEA: tidal energy, wave energy, ocean thermal energy.
ENERGY STORAGE: Thermal energy storage, Mechanical energy storage. Chemical energy storage. Batteries.
POLICY ON RES. RES in Greece, in Europe, and in the World.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Book
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 80 | 2.7 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | |||||
| Reading Assigment | 10 | 0.3 | |||
| Tutorial | 30 | 1 | ✓ | ||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 17 | 0.6 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Other / Others | 10 | 0.3 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 150 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
24-11-2016
