CSM2048 | 2021%252F2 | University of Exeter

MODULE TITLE	Engineering for Energy Professionals	CREDIT VALUE	30
MODULE CODE	CSM2048	MODULE CONVENER	Prof 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 mathematics 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
CW 1 a, b and c	24%	8 minutes each
CW 2	12%	5 minutes
CW 3	14%	3000 words/20 pages
Mixture of formats which could include presentations, video and written reports		10 minutes presentation per 10 credit	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 Assessment	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

If a student is referred or deferred, the failed / non-completed component(s) will be re-assessed at the same weighting as the original assessment.

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	Thursday 2nd September 2021

KEY WORDS SEARCH	None Defined

Engineering for Energy Professionals - 2021 entry