Distributed Generation
| Title | Διανεμημένη Παραγωγή / Distributed Generation |
| Code | 067 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Dimitrios Lampridis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600001019 |
Programme of Study: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Registered students: 247
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL ENERGY | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2021 – 2022 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 6 |
| Class ID | 600198736
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Polytechnic - wing C (ECE & Rural Eng.) |
| Floor | Floor 1 |
| Hall | Α2 (3) |
| Calendar | Monday 15:00 to 17:00 |
| Building | Polytechnic - wing C (ECE & Rural Eng.) |
| Floor | Floor 1 |
| Hall | Α6 (6) |
| Calendar | Thursdsay 11:00 to 13:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600198736
- At the Website of the School: http://alexander.ee.auth.gr:8083/eTHMMY/cms.course.login.do?method=execute&PRMID=164
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Learning Outcomes
They understand the basic characteristics (functional-environmental-economic) of distributed generation systems
Students become familiar with issues of statistical processing, evaluation of energy resources utilization. They can calculate characteristic values for wind power, photovoltaics, fuel cells, etc.
They can solve problems related to the design, operational strategy and energy efficiency of systems based on renewable energy sources or storage systems.
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 an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Definition of Distributed Generation (DG). Introduction to Renewable Energy (Wind Turbines, Photovoltaic Systems, Small Hydro, Biomass & Geothermal Energy). Energy Storage Technologies. Off-Grid and Hybrid Systems. Microturbines, fuel cells, micro-CHP. Interconnection to the Distribution Network (Standards and Specifications). Economic-environmental and Technical Profile, Legal Framework of DG.
Keywords
Renewable Energy, wind turbines, photovoltaic systems, small hydro, biomass, geothermal energy, energy storage technologies, off-grid, hybrid systems, microturbines, fuel cells, micro-CHP
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 72 | 2.4 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 48 | 1.6 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 120 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1)Συμβατικές και ήπιες μορφές ενέργειας, Κ. ΜΠΑΛΑΡΑΣ, Α. ΑΡΓΥΡΙΟΥ, Φ. ΚΑΡΑΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ
2)Εργαστηριακές Εφαρμογές Ήπιων Μορφών Ενέργειας- Αιολική Ενέργεια-Ηλιακή Ενέργεια-Υδάτινο Δυναμικό-Βιομάζα-Γεωθερμία, Καλδέλλης Ιωάννης Κ., Καββαδίας Κοσμάς Α.
3)Εναλλακτικές Μορφές Ενέργειας, Μπιτζιώνης Β.
Last Update
09-12-2015
