Study information

Engineering for Energy Professionals - 2019 entry

MODULE TITLEEngineering for Energy Professionals CREDIT VALUE30
MODULE CODECSM2048 MODULE CONVENERProf Justin Hinshelwood (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 10 10 0
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 25
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

This module will provide you with a fundamental and applied understanding of energy engineering applications. It is a unique module that allows you to focus on some of the key energy engineering principles and machines.

The module combines some core principles spanning the disciplines of mechanics of materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and applied math through engineering applications.

This module represents the some of the key learning for energy professionals and will allow you to appreciate and apply the interdisciplinary of energy applications.

The pre-requisite for this module are: Mathematics 1A/B (CSM1032, CSM1033); Engineering Mechanics (CSM1256),.

AIMS - intentions of the module

This module will provide you with an understanding of the key principles and machines for energy engineering, including:

  • Turbines and rotors
  • Heat insulation & Heat Transfer
  • Heat Pumps
  • Wind and Hydropower turbines
  • Combustion Engines

The module will involve a combination of lectures with group-based problem-based-learning (PBL) and enquiry-based-learning (EBL)

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge

1. Understand thermodynamic principles for open and closed engines
2. Develop material selection and design approach for energy applications
3. Understand fundamental fluid mechanic principles and their application to energy
4. Identify and build knowlege in the use of mathematical calculations in energy related engineering applications

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge

5. Understand the application of fundamental engineering principles to energy applications
6. Use mathematical calculations to address and solve engineering problems
7. Understand and use engineering design approaches
8. Appreciate and understand energy engineering applications

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge

9. Develop research and enquiry-led group work
10. Use project management and team work skills
11. Appreciate different roles within a team and methods for effective teamwork
12. Enhance advanced report writing, presentation and team briefing

 

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

Term 1

Week 1: Module Introduction and team briefings

Week 2 & 3: Introduction & Outline of energy application 1-4 (Gas turbines; Heat pumps, Hydro/Wind turbines, Combustion Engines)

Week 4 & 5: Material selection, design and analysis for energy applications 1-4

Week 6: Lecture: Material selection, design and analysis

Week 7 & 8: Fluid Mechanics principles and applications for energy applications 1-4

Week 9: Lecture: Fluid Mechanics

Week 10: Site visit for energy applications 1

Term 2

Week 11&12: Thermodynamic principles and applications for energy applications 1-4

Week 13: Lecture: Thermodynamics

Week 14: Site visit for energy applications 2

Week 15 & 16: Mathematical approaches and applications for energy applications 1-4

Week17: Lecture: Mathematical approaches and applications

Week18: Group Debriefing/Feedback

Week 19 & 20: Site visits for energy applications 3 &4

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 100 Guided Independent Study 200 Placement / Study Abroad 0
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities 64 Lectures
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities 20 Tutorials / Group support
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities 16 Site visits
Guided independent study 100 Group Work
Guided independent study 100 Individual study

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Informal feedback on presentation outlines 5 pages max 5-12 Written/Verbal
       
       
       
       

 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 50 Written Exams 50 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Presentation of 5 areas 50 (10 each) 35 minutes per group 1-8 Verbal and Written
Examination 50 2 hours 1-8 Written and tutor meeting
         
         
         

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
Summative Assessemnt Additional Summative Assessemnt 1-8 Over the Summer with a deadline during August Ref Def Period
Examination Additional Examination 1-8 August Ref/Def Period
       

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

As above 1 piece of CW 50% and/or 1 Exam 50%

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic reading:

 

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/

 

Web based and Electronic Resources:

 

Other Resources:

 

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE 30 ECTS VALUE 15
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 5 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Tuesday 10th July 2018 LAST REVISION DATE Tuesday 10th July 2018
KEY WORDS SEARCH None Defined

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