Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Engineering -

This extensive course covers all the fundamental concepts and operation of renewable energy generation systems that may be used in energy transition scenarios to achieve net zero targets. Topics include; introduction to renewable energy, hydro power, wind power (onshore and offshore), solar power (PV and CSP), bio-energy (biomass), alternative transportation energy storage technologies (batteries and hydrogen), geothermal energy, marine energy (tidal and wave) and carbon capture and storage (CCS). This course provides a solid and comprehensive foundation for all those wishing to learn more about renewable energy engineering practices. IChemE accredited course (35 CPD hours).

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Who’s it for?

. . . anyone wishing to learn about the concepts and applications of renewable energy engineering.

Course Price

€ 490

Course length

5 days classroom equivalent.

Describe the principles of Energy Transition scenarios, their objectives and impact on electricity generation over the next 30 years
Explain the key concepts of net zero targets, capacity (load) factors and the levelised cost of energy
List the main types and characteristics of renewable energy sources and their advantages and disadvantages
Explain the design, performance and operation of wind turbines and the key issues involved in wind farm development (onshore and offshore)
Describe the principles of the design and operation of solar PV systems and how their performance is affected by solar irradiance and temperature
Identify the key issues involved in energy storage and how developments in batteries and hydrogen technologies can be applied as an alternative energy source for transportation
Describe the concepts and primary techniques involved in carbon capture and storage and the key barriers to implementation

Introduction to Renewable Energy

An overview of renewable energy
The Energy Transition
Net zero targets
Capacity (load) factors
Levelised cost of energy (LCOE)
World energy consumption - by source
World energy consumption - by use
World electricity generation - by fuel type
Renewable energy power generation
Global carbon dioxide emissions

Hydro power

Introduction, history and global hydro electricity generation
Water wheels - horizontal and vertical
Water turbines
Hydroelectric power generation - operation and power calculations
Hydroelectric power generation - advantages and disadvantages

Wind power (onshore and offshore)

Wind power - introduction and history
Wind electricity power generation - onshore and offshore
Wind mills
Wind pumps
Wind turbines - overview
Wind speed profiles
Wind turbine power output
Wind turbine power output - example calculations
Wind turbine operation and power curve
Wind turbine annual energy output
Wind turbine design and operation
Wind turbine performance curves
Wind turbine control
Onshore wind farm development considerations
Offshore wind farm development considerations
Wind power generation - advantages and disadvantages

Solar power (PV and CSP)

Solar power - introduction and history
Solar electricity power generation - PV and thermal (CSP)
The Solar Energy resource - introduction
The Solar Energy resource - use for PV
Solar PV cell - overview
Solar PV cell - efficiency improvements
Solar PV cell - operation and performance
Solar PV panels - overview
Solar PV panels - residential systems
Solar PV panels - commercial systems
Solar PV farm development considerations
Solar PV - new technology developments
Solar PV power generation - advantages and disadvantages
Solar CSP - overview
Solar CSP - parabolic trough system
Solar CSP - power tower
Solar CSP - technology comparison
Solar CSP power generation - advantages and disadvantages

Bio-energy (biomass)

Bioenergy - introduction and types of biomass
Bioenergy - electricity power generation
Bioenergy conversion processes
Combustion of solid biomass (heat and power)
Gasification of biomass (syngas)
Anaerobic digestion of solid biomass (biogas)
Production of biofuels (bioethanol and biodiesel)

Alternative transportation energy (EV and H2)

Alternative transportation energy overview
Energy density of fuels - overview
Energy density of fuels - examples and applications
Energy storage - overview
Battery electric vehicles
Battery technology overview
Hydrogen - introduction
Hydrogen - fuel cell operation
Hydrogen - use for transportation
Hydrogen - technology development
Hydrogen - infrastructure development

Geothermal energy

Geothermal energy - overview
Geothermal energy - electricity power generation
Geothermal energy - applications by temperature
Geothermal power generation - advantages and disadvantages

Marine energy (tidal and wave)

Marine energy - overview
Tidal range energy
Tidal stream energy
Wave energy
Marine energy - advantages and disadvantages

Carbon capture and storage (CCS)

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) overview
Post combustion CO2 capture
Direct air capture
CO2 transportation and storage options
CCS implementation

- Courses:
  
  On completion of the final course exam you will receive a certificate of completion of your course. Recognised by major players in the industry across the world, these certificates will help to confirm your training record and your progress within the profession. Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) approved training course.
  
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- Skills and competencies:
  
  Digital badges are awarded upon the successful completion of a set of skills (micro-credentials) that form a competency set for Production and Reservoir Engineers.
  
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- Earn credits towards a Masters Degree in Petroleum Production Engineering.
  
  Upon successful completion of a module (set of courses), a certificate will be issued. This can be used as evidence for requesting module exemption under Robert Gordon University’s Recognition of Certified Prior Learning (RCPL) when applying for entry to the M.Sc. in Petroleum Production Engineering. Please note undertaking these Baobab courses does not guarantee RPCL.
  
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