Marine Energy 5 (U04256)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : EEL-5--5-MEME

The seas and oceans appear to offer opportunities for the long term, cost effective, generation of energy. Waves and tidal currents represent high density energy resources which, in the case of the tides, are highly predictable in form. The wave resource, whilst not predictable in a true sense, is more easily forecast than is the wind. The engineering difficulties associated with effective exploitation of the marine resources are considerable, however. This course will guide the students through the process of understanding the resources and how to best develop and apply techniques for exploitation.

? Keywords : renewable energy, marine, wave energy, tidal energy

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : U03928 Sustainable Energy Technologies 4

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Mechanical, (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 5th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
14/01/2009	09:00	11:00	Lecture Theatre 6301, JCMB	KB	6301

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	09:00	10:50	KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the student will be able to:
(i) Discuss and describe the nature of the both the wave and tidal current resources and be able to perform preliminary resource assessments based upon oceanographic data.
(ii) Discuss in depth, the principles of design and operation for both wave and tidal current energy systems.
(iii) Perform preliminary technology assessments for both wave and tidal energy.
(iv) Develop preliminary exploitation plans for defined regions considering the resource, technology and environmental/social limitations.