IDENTIFYING DATA 2016_17
Subject (*) RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES Code 20735106
Study programme
Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Energy (2016)
 Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
4.5 Compulsory First 1Q
Language
Anglès
Department Electronic, Electric and Automatic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Coordinator
BOER ., DIETER-THOMAS
 E-mail dieter.boer@urv.cat
carlos.olalla@urv.cat
Lecturers
BOER ., DIETER-THOMAS
OLALLA MARTÍNEZ, CARLOS
Web
General description and relevant information 1. Energy resources 2. Renwable energies 3. Integraction of energy systems

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1.1 Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the disciplines within in the ambit of environmental engineering and sustainable energy.
 A1.3 Provide scientific advice in the implementation of decisions and policies that are sustainable, environmentally friendly and foster energy saving and efficiency in accordance with the current legislation.
 A2.2 Analyse the energy installations and apply the latest and most innovative strategies for energy saving and performance enhancement.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1.1 Understand the characteristics of renewable and non-renewable energy sources
 A1.3 Understand the characteristics of distributed generation.
 A2.2 Analyse renewable energy systems in terms of energy, the environment and the economy.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Energy resources


 Renewables and non-renewables
General introduction
2. Renwable energies Solar thermal and geothermal
Biomass and biofuels
Wind
Solar photovoltaics
Hydroelectric
Ocean
3. Integration of energy systems Distributed generation
Energy storage
Smart grids

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 1 2
Lecture
A1.1
A1.3
A2.2
 26 39 65
Problem solving, classroom exercises
A1.1
A1.3
A2.2
 13 19.5 32.5
Personal tuition
1 1 2
 
Practical tests
A1.1
A1.3
A2.2
 1 2.5 3.5
Mixed tests
A1.1
A1.3
A2.2
 3 4.5 7.5
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Introduction to the subject.
Lecture A combination of lectures and case studies by introducing concepts and examples. Includes group and individual discussion meetings to clarify concepts and methodologies.
Problem solving, classroom exercises Solving collections of problems by students under teacher supervision, individually or in groups.
Personal tuition Personal supervision and feedback from the professor. Schedules meeting during the office hours of the professors.

Personalized attention
Description
Personal supervision and feedback from the professor. Scheduled meeting during the office hours of the professors

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Mixed tests
A1.1
A1.3
A2.2
 Two individual partial exams during the course (thermal and electrical part). Each part accounts 50%. 70
Practical tests
A1.1
A1.3
A2.2
 Exercises solved individually during class hours . 30
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

There will be two partial assessments that eliminate contents: one for the thermal part another one for the electrical part.

To pass the course the student must pass both parts separately, i.e., he must obtain a grade equal to or greater than 5 out of 10 in each part.

There is a second chance for those student that failed in one of the previous tests. In this new exam the student will be evaluated only of the failed one.

It isforbidden to use mobile phones or other communication devices during evaluations. In case of violating this norm the professor will act as indicated in article 24 of the Academic Regulations and registration of the URV, considering that action is performed fraudulent activities of evaluation.


Sources of information

Basic , Moodle, ,
Duffy, Aidan , Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency , , http://lib.myilibrary.com/Open.aspx?id=776684
Ali Sayigh, Comprehensive Renewable Energy, , http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/referencework

Complementary Martin Kaltschmitt, Wolfang Streicher, Andreas Wiese, Renewable energy : technology, economics and environment, , Springer
G.M. Masters, Renewable and efficient electric power systems, , Wiley
Francis Vanek, Louis Albright, Largus Angenent , Energy Systems Engineering: Evaluation and Implementation, , Mc Graw Hill
Math H. Bollen, Fainan Hassan, Integration of Distributed Generation in the Power System, , Wiley

Recommendations
(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.