Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Engineering
Learning Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Module Offerings
7108MECH-SEP-CTY
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide a comprehensive introduction to alternative and conventional power generation systems in the context of the UK energy distribution systems and associate energy markets.
The module will review the major issues associated with power generation and look in depth at selected alternative and conventional power generation techniques.
The problems of energy supply and energy security will be explored.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Discuss the need for renewable energy power generation methods in terms of process, potential, environmental need and legislative fulfilment.
2.
Discuss conventional energy generation systems in terms of process, environmental compliance and legislative requirements.
3.
Evaluate the performance of energy generation system by simulation and modelling.
4.
Analyse global energy markets focusing on security of energy supply
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:General discussion surrounding global warming.
Review and question the UK's renewable energy policy.
Wind turbine - types, design, wind data collection/analysis, energy yield prediction.
Design of P-V power systems and evaluate performance characteristics by simulation.
UK national grid power distribution system and discussion of connection issues.
UK energy market.
Review of the UK nuclear energy industry.
Conventional power generation plants including coal, oil, gas (CCGT)
Benefits and application of CHP
Pollution abatement techniques
Energy storage
Security of energy supplies
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to provide a introduction to alternative and conventional power generation systems in the context of the UK energy distribution systems and associate energy markets. The module will review the major issues associated with power generation and the problems of energy supply and energy security will be explored.
The aim of this module is to provide a introduction to alternative and conventional power generation systems in the context of the UK energy distribution systems and associate energy markets. The module will review the major issues associated with power generation and the problems of energy supply and energy security will be explored.
Additional Information:This module principally aims to provide a relatively detailed insight into the spectrum alternative and conventional methods of power generation including associated issues such as global warming and connecting to the national grid system.