pre311 - Renewable Energy Basics (Complete module description)
Module label | Renewable Energy Basics |
Module code | pre311 |
Credit points | 6.0 KP |
Workload | 180 h |
Institute directory | Institute of Physics |
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Skills to be acquired in this module | After completing the module, the student will - have a good understanding of the physical principles of Renewable Energy Technologies - be able to apply principal mathematics related with the underlying physical laws and rules to measure and solve problems during their further studies - have a good understanding of the fundamentals of electrical circuits and related physical laws - have a good understanding of the fundamentals of electrical machines and the interaction of electrical components of the electric grid - have a good understanding of the basic concepts of the photovoltaic effect in semi-conductors - be familiar with the measurement procedures needed for the winter lab experiments in the subject related modules. - be familiar with working and studying in intercultural teams - be familiar with the experimental set-ups of the PPRE lab - understand to relate physical, engineering, and mathematical laws to models of energy supply technologies. - be able to establish simple models and measurement strategies to investigate the behaviour of the respective models. - be familiar with the principles of scientific working |
Module contents | Renewable Energy Basics - Thermodynamics - Hydrodynamics - Black and Grey Body Radiation - Property of (humid) air - Heat Transfer - Economic Evaluation of Investments Winter Introductory Laboratory - Simple electrical circuits - Inner resistance of power sources - Measurement of time depending signals - Measurement of temperature and radiation - Introduction of standard sensors in radiation and temperature measurement - Introduction of measurement devices: multimeter, oscilloscope, x-t-writer Electrical Power Systems - Fundamentals in AC/DC - Fundamentals of magnetic fields - Transformers - DC machines - Asynchronous-machines - Synchronous machines Semi-Conductor Physics - Definition of semi-conductor - Crystal Lattice - Atom models - Chemical bonding - Quantum mechanics - Photoelectric effect - pn-Junction - Solar cell |
Recommended reading | Borgnakke, Claus, Sonntag, Richard E. Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, ISBN 978-0470041925. Grote, Karl-Heinrich, Fedhusen, Jörg, Dubbel, Taschenbuch für den Maschinenbau, ISBN 978-3-642-17305-9, Springer Verlag Kittel, Charles, 1986: Introduction to Solid State Physics; John Wiley & Sons. Labuhn, Dirk, Rombert, Oliver, Keine Panik vor Thermodynamik, ISBN 978-3-8348-0180-7, Vieweg, Merz, Hermann, 2002: Electric machines and drives, fundamentals and calculation examples for beginners; VDE-Verlag. Mukund Patel, 1999: Wind and Solar Power Systms, CRC Press, London Nahvi, Mahmood & Edminister, Joseph, 2003: Schaum's Outline of Electric Circuits; 4th ed., McGraw-Hill. Oelert, Gerhard, Economic issues of renewable energy systems : a guide to project planning; ISBN, Roßdorf TZ Verlag Sørensen, Bent, 2003: Renewable energy. Its physics, engineering, use, environmental impacts, economy and planning aspects; 2nd ed., Acad.Press. Taylor, John Robert, 1997: An introduction to error analysis the study of uncertainties in physical measurements; Univ. Science Books; Sausalito, Calififornia; 2. ed.. Twidell, John & Weir, Tony, 2006: Renewable Energy Resources; reprint of 1st ed., Taylor& Francis. General books on experimental laboratory work and report writing: Kirkup, Les, 1994: Experimental methods an introduction to the analysis and presentation of data; Brisbane, Wiley. Kulschewski, Udo, Knecht , Robin and colleagues, update 2013: Reader for the Introductory Lab Course: AC/DC principles, fast signals, power, measurement strategies, sensors in RE and measurement devices |
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Language of instruction | English |
Duration (semesters) | 1 Semester |
Module frequency | jährlich |
Module capacity | unlimited |
Examination | Prüfungszeiten | Type of examination |
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Final exam of module | RE Basics Physics: After end of lectures (end of October) Semiconductor Physics: After end of lectures (mid-December) Electrical Power Systems: After end of lectures (mid-January) Solar Spectrum Lab: During Semester |
RE Basics Physics (25%): Oral exercise (1 hour) Semiconductor Physics (25%): Written exam (0.5 hours) Electrical Power Systems (25%): Written exam (0.5 hours) Solar Spectrum Lab (25%): Written report (10 - 20 pages) |
Type of course | Seminar |
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