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Core Module Information
Module title: Advanced Energy Systems
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC10122
Module leader: Carolina Costa Pereira
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: Mechanics and Thermofluids equivalent to SCQF level 8. AND Pre-requisite: [Module MEC08120] Thermofluids
Description of module content:

- Multi-dimensional steady-state conduction.- Performance of extended surfaces.- Transient conduction, lumped capacitance model.- Forced and natural convection for internal and external geometries.- Regression relationships for convection, and their use.- Thermal radiation, view factors and radiation exchange,- Modelling of advanced energy systems, the use and significance of dimensionless parameters.- Multi-mode heat transfer systems.- Principles and design of heat exchangers, log-mean temperature and NTU approaches to design.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Accurately assess the basic principles of heat transfer processes and explain these processes in advanced energy systems (e.g., heating & cooling systems, heat exchangers).

LO2: Select relevant principles to obtain solutions to assess performances of advanced energy systems.

LO3: Use selection of energy analysis and design software, to design effective advanced energy systems.

LO4: Present analyses of an advanced energy system in a proper format.

LO5: Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader of a team.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, Blended, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Viviani Onishi
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 24
Face To Face Tutorial 24
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3
Independent Learning Guided independent study 89
Online Guided independent study 60
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Project - Written 40 1~2~3~4 Week 11 , WORDS= 2500
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1~2~3 Exam Period HOURS= 3
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Advanced Energy Systems
 

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