Marine Renewable Energy - 2019 entry
MODULE TITLE | Marine Renewable Energy | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
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MODULE CODE | ENE3003 | MODULE CONVENER | Dr Helen Smith (Coordinator) |
DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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DURATION: WEEKS | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 20 |
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Marine Renewable Energy is an advanced module covering marine (wave and tidal) energy. The module aims initially to equip you with the knowledge and skills to perform resource assessment studies for these industries and to analyse and interpret data acquired for such studies. It includes a practical tutorial on the industry-standard wave modelling software SWAN, and development of programming and analysis skills using Matlab. It will also give you an understanding of the wider industries, including technical developments, operational aspects and environmental impacts and the policy context.
This is a specialist module that requires a good level of mathematical and computational ability, and is not recommended for interdisciplinary pathways.
Prerequisite module: CSM1032 or equivalent.
The aim of this module is to provide you with a broad understanding of the technical, operational and environmental aspects of the wave and tidal energy industries. It has a particular focus on resource assessment, with the aim of equipping you with the ability to calculate the available power at a site from raw data, and to perform, analyse and interpret resource assessment studies with direct relevance to device operation.
On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
1 Produce analysis of the wave power resource at a proposed wave project location using measured data using Matlab;
2 Understand the harmonic theory of tides, and have an ability to synthesise time series of tidal height and tidal current data for resource assessment purposes;
3 Understand the use and operation of marine data management instruments to conduct a marine energy resource assessment;
4 Display basic competence in the use of the nearshore wave modelling software SWAN for wave propagation and resource assessment;
5 Grasp power conversion principles, devices and technology used to harness wave and tidal energy, and issues relating to device operation and the production of power.
6 Understand the development of marine energy as an industry, including the pathway and pace of the development of the technology, with appreciation of the challenges at each stage.
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
7 Apply mathematical and statistical methods (in software or otherwise) for resource assessment calculations;
8 Critically evaluate scientific knowledge and apply it to the engineering context.
Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge:
9 Demonstrate sufficient time planning and management skills to produce a report requiring a diverse application of knowledge and skills;
10 Synthesise data from a range of sources and draw appropriate conclusions.
- Review of Year 1/2 material: wave and tidal energy;
- Wave resource assessment: linear wave theory, wave spectra, calculation of parameters from spectra, wave measurement;
- Use of Matlab for resource data analysis;
- Wave and tidal measurement instrumentation;
- Hydrodynamics, wave forces on submerged bodies, energy transfer and conversion principles;
- Wave modelling: history of wave models, the SWAN model, practical session using SWAN;
- Wave energy industry: history of the industry, device types, device development, test site development;
- Tidal resource assessment: origin of the tides, harmonic tidal theory, shallow water effects, tidal measurement;
- Tidal energy industry: history of the industry, device types, device development, test site development;
- Marine energy operations: introduction to operational issues – moorings, deployment, weather windows;
- Marine energy policy: UK and international policy, technology development pathway, funding initiatives, project development, environmental impacts and consenting.
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 40 | Guided Independent Study | 110 | Placement / Study Abroad | 0 |
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Category | Hours of study time | Description |
Lecturer led programme of lectures, with invited lectures from industry experts
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24
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See syllabus plan
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Practical sessions: Wave modelling with SWAN Field trips Flume-based practical
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10
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A series of exercises to familiarise candidates with the use of the SWAN wave model. Field trips to DMaC and on the research vessel to deploy/recover an ADCP. Experimental design and implementation using the flume tank.
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Tutorial and workshops: Resource analysis with Matlab Heavy buoy hydrodynamics
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6
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Self-paced sessions where staff are on hand to support students working independently on resource assessment and interpretation tasks.
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Guided Independent Study - summative assessment
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30
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Development of ability to analyse and interpret resource assessment data for both wave and tidal energy. In-class test
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Guided Group Study - summative assessment
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30
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Group work applying an industry approach to planning and reporting on an offshore instrument deployment.
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Guided Independent Study - summative assessment
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50
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Consultancy-style report on a marine energy development, including a modelling exercise and resource calculations
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Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Worksheets on wave and tidal calculations to consolidate material covered in lectures. | Four hours | 1,2,3,6 | Exercises will be reviewed and discussed in tutorial sessions. |
Coursework | 100 | Written Exams | 0 | Practical Exams | 0 |
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Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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In class test on data analysis and interpretation | 20 | 50 minutes | 1, 5, 8, 10 | Written feedback, and follow-up tutorial |
Group project management report on a marine data collection campaign | 30 | 1800 word equivalent per student | 3, 9 | Verbal feedback and peer review to group, individual written feedback |
Report on site selection for a marine energy development | 50 | 3000 word equivalent | 1, 2, 4, 6-10 | Individual written, plus group feedback covering general issues |
Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-assessment |
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Report on a marine energy development | A similar type of report, considering a different aspect of marine energy | 1, 2, 4, 6-10 | August Ref/Def period |
One piece of coursework worth 100% of credit
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Reading list for this module:
Type | Author | Title | Edition | Publisher | Year | ISBN |
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Set | Bhattacharyya, R., McCormick, M.E. | Wave Energy Conversion | Elsevier | 2003 | 0080442129 | |
Set | Boyle, G. | Renewable Energy | Oxford University Press | 2012 | 0199261784 | |
Set | Cruz, J. | Ocean Wave Energy: Current Status and Future Perspectives | Springer | 2008 | 978-3-540-74894-6 | |
Set | Holthuijsen, L.H. | Waves in Oceanic and Coastal Waters | Cambridge University Press | 2007 | 978-0-521-86028-4 | |
Set | Ingram, D.M., Smith, G.H., Bittencourt Ferreira, C., Smith, H | Protocols for the Equitable Assessment of Marine Energy Converters | University of Edinburgh | 2011 | 978-0-9508920-2-3 | |
Set | Kolliatsas, C | Offshore renewable energy : accelerating the deployment of offshore wind, tidal and wave technologies | Earthscan | 2012 | 9781849714709 | |
Set | Lynn, P.A. | Electricity from wave and tide : an introduction to marine energy | Wiley | 2014 | 9781118340912 | |
Set | Multon, B. | Marine renewable energy handbook | Wiley | 2012 | 9781848213326 | |
Set | Open University | Waves, Tides and Shallow water processes | Butterworth Heinemann | 1999 | 978-750642811 | |
Set | Tavner, P.J. | Offshore wind turbines : reliability, availability and maintenance | IET | 2012 | 9781849192293 | |
Set | Tucker, M.J. and Pitt, E.G. | Waves in Ocean Engineering | Elsevier | 2001 | 978-0080435664. |
CREDIT VALUE | 15 | ECTS VALUE | 7.5 |
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PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | CSM1032 |
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CO-REQUISITE MODULES |
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 6 | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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ORIGIN DATE | Wednesday 11th January 2017 | LAST REVISION DATE | Tuesday 18th September 2018 |
KEY WORDS SEARCH | Wave power; tidal power; marine energy; offshore energy. |
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Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.