Solarthermal Power Plants

Module MW1814

This Module is offered by Chair of Energy Systems (Prof. Spliethoff).

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 WS 2013/4 (current)

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 2013/4	SS 2013

Basic Information

MW1814 is a semester module in German language at Bachelor’s level and 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)
150 h	30 h	5 CP

Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions

Content

Energy systems II focuses on renewable energy systems. Different technologies and concepts are discussed with regards to technical and economical feasibility. Also topics like environmental footprint, availability, grid control and energy storage are covered. Promotion of renewable energy technologies in different countries and regions is also discussed, e.g. the Erneuerbare Energien Gesetz in Germany.

Learning Outcome

Having participated in this course the students have gained a deep understanding of renewable energy systems. Moreover the students have gotten an overview of necessary economical, environmental considerations as well as grid control and current potential and issues with energy storage.

Preconditions

Energy systems I is recommended but not mandatory.

Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature

Courses and Schedule

WS 2022/3 WS 2021/2 SS 2020 SS 2019 SS 2018 SS 2017 SS 2016 SS 2015 SS 2014 SS 2013

Type	SWS	Title	Lecturer(s)	Dates	Links
VO	2	Solarthermal Power Plants		Thu, 12:45–14:15, MW 1250	eLearning
UE	1	Exercise Course Solarthermal Power Plants		Thu, 14:30–15:15, MW 1250

Learning and Teaching Methods

The lecture contents will be conveyed by PowerPoint presentations and black board script.

Media

Presentation and beamer, Handouts of the PowerPoint-slides, black board

Literature

Script (PP slides) as printout, literature recommendations during the lectures

Module Exam

Description of exams and course work

In a written exam (90 min) the students have to apply the contents of the lecture on various problems and have to assign the information on advanced tasks.
It is allowed to use a non-programmable calculator as well as a hand-written formulary (1 sheet or two single pages).

Exam Repetition

There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.

Current exam dates

Currently TUMonline lists the following exam dates. In addition to the general information above please refer to the current information given during the course.

Title
Time	Location	Info	Registration
Solarthermal Power Plants
	1450	Import