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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:

This module provides an advance understanding of heat transfer phenomena, including both fundamental principles and practical applications. Students will explore advanced calculationsadvance calculations for multi-dimensional steady-state conduction, transient conduction and lumped capacitance model, forced and natural convection for internal and external geometries, Thermal radiation, view factors and radiation exchange, and Principles and design of heat exchangers, log-mean temperature and NTU approaches to design. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and practical applications, this module aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of advanced heat transfer principles and their relevance to real-world engineering problems.
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
2024/5, Trimester 1, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
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)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 Lectures on heat transfer mechanics (conduction, convection, radiation), regression models. design of heat exchangers.
Face To Face Tutorial 22 Practical examples of calculations of heat transfer mechanics( conduction, convection, radiation), regression models. design of heat exchangers. Introduction to CFD modelling (2h)
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Independent Learning Guided independent study 153 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 40 1~2~3~4~5 Week 11 , WORDS= 2500 words Coursework or written project in small groups. Apply comprehensive knowledge to formulate and analyse complex energy system problems selecting the appropriate computational and analytical techniques and discussing their limitations [M1-3].Select and apply appropriate materials evaluating their environmental impact [M7, M13]Work individually and as a member/lead of a team, reflective in your self-learning and effectiveness in the team [M16, M18].
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 3 h Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Advanced Energy Systems
 

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