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Introduction to Energy Technologies

Code:

LTE11107

Sigla:

ITE

Áreas Científicas
Classificação	Área Científica
OFICIAL	Termodinâmca Aplicada
OFICIAL	Electric Power Systems

Ocorrência: 2023/2024 - 1S

Ativa?	Yes
Unidade Responsável:	Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica
Curso/CE Responsável:

Ciclos de Estudo/Cursos

Sigla	Nº de Estudantes	Plano de Estudos	Anos Curriculares	Créditos UCN	Créditos ECTS	Horas de Contacto	Horas Totais
LTE	33	Plano de Estudos	1	-	3	20	20

Língua de trabalho

Portuguese

Objetivos

Provides course students with a first contact with the Energy area.
It is intended that they acquire general knowledge about the different types of energy, what is primary energy, what are renewable energies and what are the main energy conversion technologies. Additionally, it is intended that students acquire skills in the preparation and writing of reports.

Resultados de aprendizagem e competências

At the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Know what are the primary energy sources;
- Know what are the main sources of renewable energy;
- Know the main energy conversion technologies;
- Identify the areas of activity that consume the most energy;
- Develop critical thinking and analysis regarding the use of energy;
- Effectively communicate in writing the results and conclusions of the work carried out;
- Be part of a working group (optional).

Modo de trabalho

Presencial

Pré-requisitos (conhecimentos prévios) e co-requisitos (conhecimentos simultâneos)

Enjoy the work in the energy field and have the interest in exploring and deepening knowledge.

Programa

1. The Primary Energy
- Types of primary energy; Evolution of production and consumption; Renewable energy.
2. Energy Conversion Technologies
- Main energy conversion technologies; Conversion efficiency.
3. Energy production, storage and consumption
- Basic examples of system sizing.

Bibliografia Obrigatória

Rui Castro ; Uma Introdução às Energias Renováveis Eólica, Fotovoltaica e Mini-hídrica, IST - Instituto Superior Técnico, 2018. ISBN: 9789898481016
IEA ; DGEG; Relatórios Internacionais e Nacionais sobre Energia (Open acess in .PDF)
Docentes da UC; Powerpoints de apoio à lecionação da UC, 2021

Métodos de ensino e atividades de aprendizagem

- Theoretical-Practical Classes (1.5 hours per week): participatory expository method (using a video projector to present the contents, films and exercises) and participatory method (with analysis and discussion of specific situations by students).

In some theoretical-practical classes, presentations will be given by several invited lecturers to introduce specific topics, and a small individual report will be requested on the presentation. Selecting one of the themes presented, it is proposed that group (2 students) or individual research work is carried out. The work aims for students to acquire knowledge on the subject, as well as develop skills in writing.
Visits to laboratories will be carried out to observe some energy conversion technologies (opcional).
The assessment relies mainly in the reports and developing essay/ presentation above mentioned. To validate individual skils  an individual test/ exam is also used.

Tipo de avaliação

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Componentes de Avaliação

Designation	Peso (%)
Trabalho escrito	50,00
Exame	35,00
Trabalho laboratorial	15,00
Total:	100,00

Componentes de Ocupação

Designation	Tempo (Horas)
Estudo autónomo	38,50
Frequência das aulas	22,50
Trabalho escrito	20,00
Total:	81,00

Obtenção de frequência

- Attendance at theoretical-practical classes is recommended, but not mandatory;

Fórmula de cálculo da classificação final

Method 1:
A. Final report (50%)
B. individual test (35%)
C. Reports on invited presentations (15%)

NF=0,50*A+0,35*B+0,15*C
(Lowest admissible grade: 10 (in 20))

Method 2:
D. Final report (50%)
E. individual exam (50%)

NF=0,50*D+0,50*E
(Lowest admissible grade: 10 (in 20))

Avaliação especial (TE, DA, ...)

Students with special statutes must inform the RUC at the beginning of the semester in order to agree a plan for attendance/follow-up to the classes in order to allow the application of the UC evaluation rules.

Observações

- Reports, whether individual or group, will be returned annotated for review (whenever justified) to allow the improval of subsequent submissions;