Renewable Energy Technology 2
Module MW1476
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Module version of SS 2012
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | ||
|---|---|---|
| WS 2020/1 | SS 2012 | WS 2011/2 |
Basic Information
MW1476 is a semester module in English language at Master’s level which is offered in summer semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Catalogue of non-physics elective courses
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 90 h | 30 h | 3 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Content:
This course offers an insight into renewable energy sources, and the existing technologies to use them. It also looks to present the political framework of renewable energy technology, as well as societal and ecological aspects from a global point of view. The course is recommended for students not majoring in the field, who are interested in gaining an overview of renewable energy systems.
The course RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY (taught in English) is split into two modules 3 ECTS each (one per semester), beginning with “RET I” in the Winter Semester. The attached module “RET II” will be offered in the Summer Semester.
The course is supported by various institutions of the TUM: The Institute for Energy Systems, the Institute for Renewable and Sustainable Energies, The Institute for Wind Energy, The chair of Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering as well as the “Laboratory of Steam Boilers and Thermal Plants” from the National Technical University of Athens.
The module “RET I” covers the following topics:
• Fundamentals
• Energy from Biomass
• Geothermal Energy
• Wind Energy
In the module “RET II” the following topics are covered:
• Hydropower
• Solar Thermal Energy
• Photovoltaics
From the winter semester 2017/2018 onwards
the module "RET I" covers the following topics:
• Fundamentals
• Energy from Biomass
• Geothermal Energy
• Hydropower
whereas the module "RET II " is composed as follows:
• Wind Energy
• Solar Thermal Energy
• Photovoltaics
This course offers an insight into renewable energy sources, and the existing technologies to use them. It also looks to present the political framework of renewable energy technology, as well as societal and ecological aspects from a global point of view. The course is recommended for students not majoring in the field, who are interested in gaining an overview of renewable energy systems.
The course RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY (taught in English) is split into two modules 3 ECTS each (one per semester), beginning with “RET I” in the Winter Semester. The attached module “RET II” will be offered in the Summer Semester.
The course is supported by various institutions of the TUM: The Institute for Energy Systems, the Institute for Renewable and Sustainable Energies, The Institute for Wind Energy, The chair of Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering as well as the “Laboratory of Steam Boilers and Thermal Plants” from the National Technical University of Athens.
The module “RET I” covers the following topics:
• Fundamentals
• Energy from Biomass
• Geothermal Energy
• Wind Energy
In the module “RET II” the following topics are covered:
• Hydropower
• Solar Thermal Energy
• Photovoltaics
From the winter semester 2017/2018 onwards
the module "RET I" covers the following topics:
• Fundamentals
• Energy from Biomass
• Geothermal Energy
• Hydropower
whereas the module "RET II " is composed as follows:
• Wind Energy
• Solar Thermal Energy
• Photovoltaics
Learning Outcome
After the participation in the module the students are able to understand the basics of the most relevant renewable energy technologies.
The gained knowledge enables the students to describe the fields of application as well as the limits of the presented renewable forms of energy. Moreover, the students are able to explain the elementary aspects of renewable energies from a physical, technical, and economical point of view.
They are familiar with technological solutions of all the presented renewable forms of energy and are able to classify their fields of application.
In addition, the students are able to identify the most suitable technology for a given field of application with particular focus on key physical, technical, and economical issues. In this context, the students are able to list and explain the environmental, economic, and social impacts of the selected technology.
The gained knowledge enables the students to describe the fields of application as well as the limits of the presented renewable forms of energy. Moreover, the students are able to explain the elementary aspects of renewable energies from a physical, technical, and economical point of view.
They are familiar with technological solutions of all the presented renewable forms of energy and are able to classify their fields of application.
In addition, the students are able to identify the most suitable technology for a given field of application with particular focus on key physical, technical, and economical issues. In this context, the students are able to list and explain the environmental, economic, and social impacts of the selected technology.
Preconditions
Basic thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Renewable Energy Technology II | Breuning, L. Hamacher, T. Roeder, G. Wieland, C. |
Tue, 08:30–10:00, virtuell |
eLearning |
Learning and Teaching Methods
90 min lecture including discussion on the current topic per week. Students are encouraged to take part in the discussion and to question the arguments given by the lecturer. Autonomous preparing at home is needed to fully understand the learning matter.
Media
Powerpoint presentations
Literature
German Literature:
Kaltschmitt, Martin: Erneuerbare Energien. Springer Verlag, Berlin
Quaschning, Volker: Regenerative Energiesysteme. Technologie - Berechnung - Simulation. Carl Hanser Verlag, München
Heliß, Michael: Regenerative Energiequellen. Praktikum. Springer Verlag, Berlin
Mohr, Markus: chancen erneuerbarer Energiequellen. Springer Verlag, Berlin
English Literature:
Spliethoff, Hartmut: Power Generation from Solid Fuels. Springer Verlag, Berlin
Boyle: Renewable Energy. Oxford University Press
Kaltschmitt, Martin: Renewable Energy: Technological Foundations, Economical and Environmental Aspects. Springer Verlag, Berlin
Wengenmayr, Roland: Renewable Energy: Soustainable Energy Concepts for the Future. Wiley-VCH Verlag
International energy Agency: Energy Technology Perspectives - Scenarios & Strategies to 2050
International Energy Agency: World Energy Outlook
Kaltschmitt, Martin: Erneuerbare Energien. Springer Verlag, Berlin
Quaschning, Volker: Regenerative Energiesysteme. Technologie - Berechnung - Simulation. Carl Hanser Verlag, München
Heliß, Michael: Regenerative Energiequellen. Praktikum. Springer Verlag, Berlin
Mohr, Markus: chancen erneuerbarer Energiequellen. Springer Verlag, Berlin
English Literature:
Spliethoff, Hartmut: Power Generation from Solid Fuels. Springer Verlag, Berlin
Boyle: Renewable Energy. Oxford University Press
Kaltschmitt, Martin: Renewable Energy: Technological Foundations, Economical and Environmental Aspects. Springer Verlag, Berlin
Wengenmayr, Roland: Renewable Energy: Soustainable Energy Concepts for the Future. Wiley-VCH Verlag
International energy Agency: Energy Technology Perspectives - Scenarios & Strategies to 2050
International Energy Agency: World Energy Outlook
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
The exam takes 60 minutes and consists of a number of short questions on certain aspects of the topics presented as well as some calculations. Allowed auxiliary are writing and drawing utensils and a non programmable calculator.
Exam Repetition
There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.