| Unit name | Energy Management |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EENGM7031 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Professor. Stark |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit covers methods of electrical energy management associated with sustainable generation and efficient usage of energy. The emphasis is on the aspects of renewable power systems that are not covered by traditional electrical engineering units. Whilst the course is designed for EEE students, prior knowledge of electrical subjects such as power electronics or control theory is not required. The syllabus covers the front-end technologies such as solar power converters, wind turbines, marine and hydropower generators, and ‘clean’ finite fuel technologies. A selection of these technologies are investigated in depth, by going into the detail of the sources’ mechanical and electrical characteristics, the modelling of these, and their incorporation into electrical systems. This includes fluid mechanics of turbines and electrical characteristics of photovoltaic systems. In addition, the course addresses energy storage technologies, and methods of controlling systems with variable input and output power. In general, emphasis is placed on gaining an up-to-date, practical, broad but quantitative understanding of our energy production and usage.
Elements
Energy Management Dr B.H. Stark
Origins and physics of energy sources (Wind, Tidal, Hydro, Wave, Coal, Nuclear, Oil & Gas).
Converter technologies for all of the above sources, and their comparison in terms of primary energy value, processing requirements, cost and environmental impact. The focus is on new developments (e.g. offshore wind, photovoltaics, ‘clean’ coal, enhanced oil recovery) and futuristic energy sources.
Power systems, energy distribution technology, challenges of increasing intermittent renewable generation on the grid, system challenges in multi-source, off-grid renewable power plant, domestic level renewable power and maximum power point tracking of variable sources.
Design of commercially viable, energy efficient systems, e.g. lighting and energy storage systems.
On successful completion of the module, you will be able to quantify and compare, at a systems level, the technological potential and viability of a selection of techniques for energy generation, management, storage and usage, a lot of which will apply to different types finite and renewable energy alike. You will gain knowledge of fundamental physical processes which relate to system performance, and acquire design skills. You will be able to explain and quantify the technical energy management requirements in some key areas of energy conservation and energy efficiency. You will be able to propose viable solutions (and judge other peoples’ proposals) to meet the increasing need for sustainable energy generation and usage.
Combination of lectures and laboratory sessions
Terminal 2-hour paper (100%). Answer 3 questions out of 3.
Andrews & Jelley, Energy Science, Oxford University Press, 2007. ISBN 978-0-19-928112-1
