Duration
37h Th, 3h Pr, 0,5d FT
Number of credits
Lecturer
Philippe Andre, Vincent Hanus, N..., N...
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course introduces different sources of renewable energy: solar, wind, biomass, hydroelectricity. For each sector, the course presents the resource, the capture and conversion technologies, dimensioning steps and simulation models.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of this learning unit, the student will be able to:
- Understand, explain and analyze the resources, capture, conversion and storage technologies related to the sectors covered.
- Carry out a pre-sizing and evaluate the production and/or consumption of the systems studied in order to evaluate if the solution is economically relevant.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basic notions in physics, chemistry and thermodynamics.
Use of a spreadsheet (Excel).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
In addition to the activities planned in the schedule, a visit of one or several sites producing renewable energy (hydroelectricity, biomethanization, wind power, photovoltaics, other) will be organized.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
The course involves theoretical presentations and a project made by groups.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
- MyULiège
Further information:
Solar Energy Part:
- Slides and recommended reading: DUFFIE and BECKMANN: Solar Engineering of thermal processes, Wiley and Sons.
- Slides.
- Slides and other educational materials available through eCampus; recommanded reading: Vade-mecum non-technologique du candidat à la réhabilitation d'un site hydroénergétique
- Slides and recommended reading: Guide sur le biogaz, FNR, https://mediathek.fnr.de/guide-sur-le-biogaz-de-la-production-a-l-utilisation.html
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Written work / report
Further information:
A first note is obtained through a project with a written report (submitted before the start of the session) and an oral presentation (during the session). The project is assessed as follows:
- 50% - Technical section: quality of calculations, methodological rigour, validity of assumptions.
- 25% - Financial section: relevance of economic and financial analyses, soundness of assumptions.
- 25% - Communication skills: quality of the oral presentation, clarity and structure of the written document, ability to convince.
A second note is assessed through oral questions about the part that were not involved in the project. The final note is obtained as follows: two thirds for the project and one third for the three oral questions (linked to the first learning outcome)
The same conditions apply in the second session. If the project is unsuccessful, a new study on a new subject may be requested: the teaching team will specify its expectations on the day the January session papers are reviewed.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Solar and wind energy parts: Philippe ANDRE, p.andre@uliege.be
Hydroenergy: Vincent HANUS, vincent.hanus@uliege.be
Biomass: Manfred GREGER, Frédéric LEBEAU, F.Lebeau@uliege.be
Association of one or more MOOCs
There is no MOOC associated with this course.
Items online
ENVT-0068 Renewable Energy, Wind Energy part
Presentations of the oral lessons
ENVT-0068 Renewable Energy, Solar part
Presentations of the oral lessons