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Core Module Information
Module title: Solar Energy: Technology, Modelling and Analysis
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC11121
Module leader: Keng Goh
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

N/A
Description of module content:

Modelling and analysis of the solar geometry and solar irradiation data.

Review of various existing and emerging solar technologies and their performance.

Detailed design of electrical and thermal solar energy systems.

Energy storage system design and analysis.

An overview of energy management for renewable energy system.

Economic and energetic analysis of solar-based energy system.
Learning Outcomes for module:

On completion of this module, you will be able to:-

LO1: Develop and apply advanced modelling techniques to solar energy system using software tools

LO2: Demonstrate in depth knowledge in modelling and analysis of solar geometry and irradiation data.

LO3: Explain and critically discuss the performance and design considerations of solar energy systems.

LO4: Critically evaluate the overall economic and energetic performance of solar energy systems.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, FACE-TO-FACE,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Keng Goh
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 4
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12
Face To Face Lecture 16
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 16
Independent Learning Guided independent study 152
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Report 25 1,2 7 HOURS= 00.00, WORDS= 2000
Report 60 1,3,4 13 HOURS= 00.00, WORDS= 3000
Class Test 15 3,4 10 HOURS= 01.00
Component 1 subtotal: 25
Component 2 subtotal: 75
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
MEC11121 Solar Energy: Technology, Modelling and Analysis
 

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