Module Maintenance Academic Information Module Code EGA323 Academic year 15/16

Full Title Energy and Low Carbon Technologies

College Engineering Level 3

Department Engineering External Credit Level FHEQ 6 / HESA 3

Module Type Taught/Lecture Based Credits 10

ECTS Credits 5

Formal Contact Hours 25

Placement Hours 0

Notional Hours 100

Contact Hours Description Lectures 20 hours; Example classes/tutorials 5 hours;Preparation for assessment; 25hoursReading/Private study: 50 hours

Module synopsis to be printed in the catalogue

This module aims to present fundamental aspects of energy generation using low carbon technologies. The modulewill describe the following:- description of the concept of "Hydrogen economy"; Hydrogen generation.-energygeneration using fuel cells: Proton exchange fuel cells (PEMs), solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), molten carbonate fuelcells (MCFCs), phosphoric acid fuel cells (PAFCs) alkaline and microbial fuel cells;-Solar energy generation: fromSilicon-based photovoltaic cells, to Gratzel and Organic photovoltaic cells;- Definition and description of batteries:Rechargeable batteries: Li-ion, Li-ion polymer, and NiMH batteries; -Supercapacitors as energy generators. WindEnergy and Geothermal Energy.

Notes to be printed in Catalogue

Available to visiting and exchange students.The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of all coursework andcontinuous assessmentNotes, worked examples and past papers for this module can be found on Blackboard.

Delivery Method

On campus lectures and tutorials.

Is this module placementbased?

Module to be delivered incollaboration with anotherorganisation?

Percentage taught inWelsh

0%

Module Aims

This module will provide the students an overview of basics and working principles of novel processes forgenerating and storage energy with low carbon emission. The systems that will be investigated will be:-Energy from Hydrogen; the concept of "Hydrogen economy";-Fuel cells: Proton exchnage fuel cells (PEMs), solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), molten carbonate fuel cells (MCFCs),phosphoric acid fuel cells (PAFCs), alkaline and microbial fuel cells;-Solar energy generation: Silicon-based photovoltaic cells, Gratzel cells, and Organic photovoltaic cells;-Galvanic and electrolytic cells;-Rechargeable batteries: Li-ion, Li-ion polymer, and NiMH batteries;-Supercapacitors.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module students should be able to:Understand and describe the theory and principles at the basis of energy generation; Describe the different kinds offuel cells and their uses; Understand and describe the theory and principles at the basis of design of batteries;Understand and describe the theory and principles at the basis of photovoltaic cells; Describe the materialsemployed in the design of photovoltaic cells; Understand and describe Li-ion, Li-ion polymer and NiMH batteries;Evaluate efficiency, and the concept of charge/discharges and number of cycles; Understand the basics ofsupercapacitors.

An ability to:Apply fundamental chemical engineering knowledge to the area of energy generation; Gather, review and interprettechnical information from a variety of sources; Analyse, interpret and question published research.

Transferable Skills

The application of fundamental chemical engineering knowledge to the area of energy generationAn ability to gather, review and interpret technical information from a variety of sourcesAn ability to analyse, interpret and question published research.

Syllabus

Introduction: Introduction to energy generation using organic and inorganic materials. Theory and Principles.Hydrogen generation: general description of current industrial processes for hydrogen generation and relatedenvironmental implications.Fuel cells: Introduction and principles of fuel cells. Definition of efficiency. Description of proton exchnage fuel cells(PEMs), solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), molten carbonate fuel cells (MCFCs), phosphoric acid fuel cells (PAFCs),alkaline and microbial fuel cells. Case sudies.Solar energy generation: Theory and principles. Energy generation using inorganic and organic materials. Energystorage. Case studies.Rechargeable batteries: Principles and theory. Introduction to Li-ion, Li-ion polymer and NiMH batteries.Supercapacitors. Case studies.

Are there any challenges which might affect a disabled student being able to satisfactorily undertake the teachingand learning methods of this module?

Where a need has been identified at recruitment, or at any later stage, an assessment will be made in conjunctionwith the student and the Disability Office. The College will make reasonable adjustments and/or develop alternativearrangements in conjunction with the student

Support material for this course will be available on the University intranet. Students will be allowed to recordlectures for personal use. If necessary student note takers and support workers can attend classes. If access toparticular lecture rooms is restrictive then the University will alter the venue for the course to allow full access.

Reading List : Essential reading (7)

Assessment Information

Fuel cell fundamentals / Ryan P. O'Hayre ... [et al.]. (2nd ed.)John Wiley & Sons, 2009.

Fundamentals of renewable energy processes [print and electronic] / Aldo da Rosa.Da Rosa, Aldo Vieira.Elsevier Academic Press, 2005.

Photoelectrochemical hydrogen production [print and electronic book] / Roel van de Krol, MichaelGratzel, editors.Springer, c2012.

Designing and building fuel cells / Colleen Spiegel.Spiegel, Colleen.McGraw-Hill, 2007.

Hydrogen and fuel cells [print and electronic] : emerging technologies and applications / BentSrensen.Srensen, Bent,Elsevier Academic Press, c2005.

The physics of solar cells / Jenny Nelson.Nelson, Jenny.Imperial College Press, 2003.

PEM fuel cells [print and electronic book] : theory and practice / Frano Barbir.Barbir, Frano,Elsevier Academic, c2005.

Method of moderation to use for the predominant assessment methodUniversal second markingas check or audit

Module componentsAssessment Type Mark Scheme Assessment Month Weighting

Module Rules

Examination (Resitinstrument)

marking scheme assessment UG August (resit) 100

Examination 1 marking scheme assessment UG June 80

Coursework 1 marking scheme assessment UG February 10

Coursework 2 marking scheme assessment UG March 10

Component descriptions

Final examination: 75% markEssay 1: 10% markEssay 2: 10% markCoursework 1: 2.5% mark (feedback)Coursework 2: 2.5% mark (feedback)

Other: students will be asked to provide written feedback using a form designed by the lecturer. For instance,students will be asked to provide a provisional mark as well as feedback to the essay of a fellow student. Thestudent will receive the feedback from the fellow plus the mark and feedback from the lecturer. The final mark will bedecided by the lecturer. This exercise will be done for both essays and the student will gain an additional mark (5%for feedback on both essays).

In what ways will students receive feedback on assessed work, including formal examinations

Students will receive feedback related to their essay from a fellow student. Additionally, they will receive the markand feedback from the lecturer. Students will have the chance to discuss their feedback individually with the lectureras well collectively during a special lecture session.

Assessment provision for students with disabilities

Where a need has been identified at recruitment, or at any later stage, an assessment will be made in conjunctionwith the student and the Disability Office. The College will make reasonable adjustments and/or develop alternativearrangements for assessment in conjunction with the student. For students with specific learning difficulties (SpLD)a database system will communicate the disability requirements of students to appropriate lecturers and anautomatic and discreet system will alert lecturers that SpLD marking guidelines need to be applied. For courseaccreditation purposes some competency standards are set by external professional institutions and these will stillneed to be demonstrated. However, alternatives will need to be considered by the student and the department ifthese cannot be demonstrated through the usual assessment method.

Provide details of how students would redeem failure in the module

A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module mark.

Semester TB2 Coordinator Dr P Bertoncello

Module LecturersLecturer Name Percent TaughtDr P Bertoncello 100

Module delivered by nonuniversity employee?

No

Administrative Information

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Module Teaching and Academic Subject AreaJACS Code JACS Name Department Teaching Load %J910 Energy Technologies EGSC 100

Requisite modulesCo-requisite Pre-requisite Non-requisite

New Blackboard siterequired?

YesTaught with anothermodule that uses the sameBlackboard site?

Yes

If Yes, please enter themodule code(s)

EG307

What activities do you intend to use e-learning for?

Lecture presentations and other editorial materials will be placed on Blackboard

What assessment activities do you intend to you use e-learning for?

essays will be place on-line and Turnitin will be used for plegiarism detection.

Student capacity 100

How often will the modulerun during the session?

1 If more than once, when?

Location Other location

Does the module encroachon other subject areas?

Does the module replacean existing module?

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