Marine Renewable Energy - 2023 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 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 20 |
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On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
1 Analyse 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 measurement 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.
11 Work effectively as a member of a team
- 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, reliability;
- Additional offshore technologies including floating wind, ocean thermal energy conversion and salinity gradient.
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 40 | Guided Independent Study | 110 | Placement / Study Abroad | 0 |
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Category | Hours of study time | Description |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities |
24 |
Lectures |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities |
10 |
Practical sessions: Wave modelling with SWAN: A series of exercises to familiarise candidates with the use of the SWAN wave model. Flume-based practical: Experimental design and implementation using the flume tank. |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities |
6 |
Tutorial and workshops: Resource analysis with Matlab. Self-paced sessions where staff are on hand to support students working independently on resource assessment and interpretation tasks. |
Guided Independent Study |
110 |
Reading, preparation for assessments. |
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. | 4 hours | 1,2,4,7 | 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 | 20 | 1 hour | 1, 5, 7 | Written feedback, and follow-up tutorial |
Group project report | 30 | 1800 word equivalent per student | 3, 9, 10, 11 | Verbal feedback and peer review to group, individual written feedback |
Individual report | 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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In class test | In class test | 1, 5, 7 | August reassessment period |
Group project report | Individual report | 3, 9, 10 | August reassessment period |
Individual report | Individual report | 1, 2, 4, 6-10 | August reassessment period |
Referred and deferred assignments will mirror the original modes of assessment, with the group report replaced by an individual report covering similar material.
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 | ENE1001 |
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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 | Monday 6th March 2023 |
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.