Course aims
To introduce the basis of development of sustainable energy technologies, the types of renewable energy sources, their using options and effectiveness, indicators, the working principles of facilities and their calculation fundamentals.
To develop a systematic, scientific basis picture of the world, based on sustainable energy technology.
To develop a systematic, scientific basis picture of the world, based on sustainable energy technology.
Learning outcomes in the course
Knows the basis for the development of sustainable energy technology. Familiar with different types of renewable energy sources. Can determine the principles and methods of renewable energy resources.
Knows energy conversion devices and working principles of renewable energy sources. Able to assess how and where to implement renewable energy sources in the local energy supply system. Able to size a renewable energy devices and analyze the resulting energy savings.
Knows energy conversion devices and working principles of renewable energy sources. Able to assess how and where to implement renewable energy sources in the local energy supply system. Able to size a renewable energy devices and analyze the resulting energy savings.
Brief description of the course
Sustainable development and energy technologies. Earth and the sun's radiant energy balance. Circulation of carbon in nature, the efficiency of photosynthesis and the ecosystem. Energy and water, energy and atmosphere. Traditional societies, sources of energy and fuels. Energy conversion efficiency, renewable energy sources in energy density. Classification of renewable energy sources (sun, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal). And the potential use of renewable energy sources in the world, in Europe and Estonia. Renewable energy sources and conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy, heat and biofuels - future Scenarios.
Solar astronomy basics, actinometrical energy resource. Direct and indirect use of solar energy technologies and equipment. Wind energy resources, calculation basis of wind turbines. Use of wind energy technologies and equipment. Hydropower resources. Water-energy technologies and equipment (flowing water, sea waves, tides). Hydropower general concept, its components and calculation. The pump power stations. Geothermal resources and the use of technologies and equipment. Biomass energy conversion and utilization technologies and equipment. Biomass (biofuels) species composition, characteristics, influence of properties to work of devices. The methods of analysis and standards. Ash and its properties, the interaction of different biofuels ashes, using of ash. Conceptual sketch of biomass conversion technologies. Biomass energy production chain and parts, lifecycle assessment. Man-made carbon capture and storage. Biodegradable waste, transforming them into energy, technology and equipment. Estonia's renewable energy resources and their use. Sustainable energy systems. Safety and risks to use of renewable energy resources, social and environmental impacts.
Solar astronomy basics, actinometrical energy resource. Direct and indirect use of solar energy technologies and equipment. Wind energy resources, calculation basis of wind turbines. Use of wind energy technologies and equipment. Hydropower resources. Water-energy technologies and equipment (flowing water, sea waves, tides). Hydropower general concept, its components and calculation. The pump power stations. Geothermal resources and the use of technologies and equipment. Biomass energy conversion and utilization technologies and equipment. Biomass (biofuels) species composition, characteristics, influence of properties to work of devices. The methods of analysis and standards. Ash and its properties, the interaction of different biofuels ashes, using of ash. Conceptual sketch of biomass conversion technologies. Biomass energy production chain and parts, lifecycle assessment. Man-made carbon capture and storage. Biodegradable waste, transforming them into energy, technology and equipment. Estonia's renewable energy resources and their use. Sustainable energy systems. Safety and risks to use of renewable energy resources, social and environmental impacts.
- Õpetaja/Teacher: Eduard Latõšov