Description

Theory
2

Theory/Practice
2

Instructors

Alexandre Silveira

Contents

P1: SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY MODULE (20 H):
1 - Introduction (4 H)
2 - Solar Resources (4 H)
3 - Photovoltaic Cell (4 H)
4 - Photovoltaic module (4 H)
5 - Photovoltaic System and design methods (4 H)

P2: SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY MODULE (24 H):
1 - Introduction: share of renewable energies in the present energetic context and solar energy applications (4 H)
2 - Solar resource characterization: solar geometry and solar radiation (4 H)
3 - Types of solar thermal collectors (2 H)
4 - Heat transfer in flat-plate collectors (4 H)
5 - Solar thermal collectors efficiency (6 H)
6 - Solar water heating systems and design methods (4 H)

P3: GEOTHERMIC ENERGY MODULE (16 H):
1 - Introduction and brief geothermal history (2 H)
2 - Nature of geothermal resources (2 H)
3 - Definition and classification of geothermal resources (4 H)
4 - Exploration (2 H)
5 - Utilization of geothermal resources (4 H)
6 - Environmental impact (2 H)

Learning Outcomes

This course aims to convey and deepen knowledge about the various technologies and systems for energy production/transformation, with particular emphasis on renewable energies: solar photovoltaic energy, solar thermal energy and geothermal energy. The aim is to provide students with the necessary knowledge to evaluate and decide on renewable energy applications.
O1 - Understand the operating principle of solar photovoltaic energy production/transformation systems;
O2 - Understand the operating principle of solar thermal energy production/transformation systems;
O3 - Understand the operating principle of geothermal energy production/transformation systems.