| Unit name | Energy Management |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EENGM7031 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Grant |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
EENG37010, EENG37000. |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science and Engineering |
This unit covers methods of energy management related to alternative energy sources and sustainable energy philosophy. It includes energy generation by photovoltaics, by wind power and by wave power, considering the technology required and the economics of each source. Also included are energy storage methods, large battery management, energy efficient transport systems, methods for demand side management and the design of energy efficient products and appliances. The unit looks at the economics of all energy sources including various fossil fuels, and analyses the technology required to maximise the practicality of each, including power electronic energy conversion methods. Methods for reducing the consumption of dry primary batteries and for minimising the size of rechargable batteries required in portable appliances are studied. The unit covers all types of electrical energy management with the emphasis being on product and system design for the future to meet increasing demands for energy generation and energy management systems that are compatible with a sustainable future for life on earth.
On successful completion of the module, you will be able to quantify and compare, at a systems level, the technological potential and viability of a selection of techniques for energy generation, management, storage and usage, a lot of which will apply to different types finite and renewable energy alike. You will gain knowledge of fundamental physical processes which relate to system performance, and acquire design skills. You wil be able to explain and quantify the technical energy management requirements in some key areas of energy conservation and energy efficiency. You will be able to propose viable solutions (and judge other peoples’ proposals) to meet the increasing need for sustainable energy generation and usage.
Terminal 2-hour paper (100%). Answer 3 questions out of 3.
Andrews & Jelley, Energy Science, Oxford University Press, 2007. ISBN 978-0-19-928112-1
