Spring 2013
Spring 2013 Renewable Energy Courses (RE)
Course (4 credits)
1. Introduction: Energy, Climate Change and Global Sustainability
- Sustainable Development
- Climate Change
- Role of Energy
- General Introduction to Energy
- Role of Renewable Energy
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Renewable Energy Systems
2. Energy Resources Classification, Potential and Characteristics
- Classification of Energy Resources
- Reserves and Potential of Fossil and RE
- Types of Renewable Energy
- Characteristics of Fossil and Renewable Energy Resources
3. Energy Demand and Supply
- Energy Units and Conversion Factor
- Primary, Secondary, Final and Useful Energy
- Global and National Energy Demand and Supply
- Energy Balance in the National Context
- Energy Planning and Forecasting
- Rural and Urban Energy
4. Small Hydropower
- Introduction and Operating Principle
- Potential/ Resource Assessment
- System Components
- Basic Turbine Classifications
- Basic Performance and Cost
- Applications and Case Studies
- Future Prospects, Constraints and Trends
5. Solar Energy- PV, Solar Thermal Technology, Solar Energy and Low Energy Architectures
- Introduction and Operating Principle
- Potential/ Resource Assessment
- System Components
- Basic Performance and Cost
- Applications and Case Studies
- Future Prospects, Constraints and Trends
6. Geothermal Energy
- Introduction and Operating Principle
- Geothermal Resource Potentials
- System Components
- Basic Performance and Cost
- Applications and Case Studies
- Future Prospects, Constraints and Trends
7. Bioenergy
- Introduction
- Types of Bio-resources
- Potential
- Characteristic of Bio-resources
- Technology and Applications (Thermal, Chemical and Biochemical Conversion)
8. Wind Energy
- Introduction and Operating Principle
- Resource Potential
- Types of Wind Turbines
- System Components
- Basic Performance and Cost
- Applications and Case Studies
- Future Prospects, Constraints and Trends
9. Marine Energy Systems
- Introduction to Marine Energy Systems - Tidal, Wave. OTEC, Marine Current
- Potential
- Operating Principles
- System Components
- Applications and Case Studies
- Basic Performance and Cost
- Future Trends and Constraints
10. Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy System
- Introduction and Operating Principle
- Types of Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Production Systems
- Basic Performance and Cost
- Applications and Case Studies
- Future prospects, Constraints and Trends
11. Energy Storage Systems
- Introduction
- Types of Energy Storage Systems-Chemical, Mechanical, Pumped Storage, Container, Thermal
- System Components
- Basic Performance and Cost
- Applications and Case Studies
- Future Prospects, Constraints and Trends
12. Renewable Hybrid Systems
- Introduction and Operating Principle
- Types of RE Hybrid Systems
- System Components
- Basic Performance and Cost
- Applications and Case Studies
- Future Prospects, Constraints and Trends
13. Energy Economics and Policies
- Energy Policies Development and Trends
- Subsidies, Incentives and Taxes
- Policies for Renewable Energy Promotion
- Climate Mitigation Policies and Renewable Energy
- Externalities
- Lifecycle Cost of Renewable Energy
- Economic Decision Making of Energy Project
14. Renewable Energy and Environment
- Greenhouse Gas Emission and Impacts
- GHG Mitigation through Renewable Energy
- Local Pollutants Mitigation Through Renewable Energy
- Health Benefits of Renewable Energy
15. Renewable Energy and Society
- Awareness on Renewable Energy and its Impact on Society
- Public Participation in Developing and Managing Renewable Energy Projects
- Low Carbon Society
16. Energy Security and Politics
- Transition of Energy System and Geopolitics of Energy
- Definition of Energy Security
- Importance of Energy Security
- Indicators of Energy Security
- Renewable Energy in Energy Security
17. Renewable Energy Market and Commercialization
- Status of Renewable Energy Market
- Future of Renewable Energy Market
- Commercialization Aspect of Renewable Energy
- CDM and Micro Credit
- Community Based Renewable Energy System
- Economic and Financial Aspect of Smart
18. Renewable Energy Project Planning and Development
- Demand and Resource Identification
- Technology Choices and Optimization
- Financial Issues and Risk
- Project Plan
- Tools for RE Project Assessment and Optimization
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