Module Description
On completion of this module the student will be familiar with wind energy technologies and be able to exercise appropriate judgement in the planning and design of wind energy installations. The module introduces and develops knowledge of the relevant electrical services that underpin the connection of electrical generators to the national grid. The concept of wave and tidal power as electrical generators is addressed but not to any great depth.
Module Aims
The aim of this module is to focus on to wind energy, and enable students to have an insight into how to connect a generator in parallel with the national grid; this module will also provide an overview of wave and tidal power.
Energy Storage: Storage of thermal energy, Storage of electrical energy , storage of potential energy, energy recovery systems,
Grid integration: Circuit design for the connection of electrical generators in parallel with the National Grid Regulations associated with connecting generators in parallel with the National grid. Earthing requirements for generators
Overview of: Wave: an overview of the wave resources and an introduction to some of the principles behind the technology used to extract power from the waves. Tidal: an evaluation of the tidal resource in Ireland and an overview of tidal stream technologies.
Wind Energy: Wind energy resources: a general overview of wind resources and an analysis of the wind energy resources available at a particular site. Electrical Generators: d.c. generators, synchronous and induction generators. Wind turbines: the design construction and operation of large-scale wind turbines Power and energy from wind turbines. Plan and design of wind installations.
The module will be delivered by means of lectures and assignments, with some site visits where appropriate. Case studies will be used to support the theory in lectures.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 50 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |