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- Introduction to energy technologies
- Introduction to energy technologies
- Intro energy technologies
This course introduces the energy technologies in use today, and those that are in the research stage as possible alternatives. This course is aligned with the textbook "Energy and the Environment" by Ristinen/Kraushaar. Instructor: Lee McMains
Syllabus: introduction to energy technologies
Course description
Introduces the energy technologies in use today and those that are in the research stage as possible alternatives. Presents technologies including active solar heating, passive solar heating, wind energy systems, biomass, photovoltaics, co-generation, low and high head hydro, hydrogen geothermal, power towers and energy storage systems.
Standard competencies
Demonstrate through practical exercises, written assessments, and examinations a thorough knowledge of:
- The Principles of Energy Production and Use
- Active and Passive Solar Systems
- Bio-Mass
- Co-Generation
- Geothermal
- Electrical Power Generation
- The Principles of Energy Storage
Textbook
Energy and the Environment, Ristinen/Kraushaar
Schedule
| Week |
Module |
Reading |
Exams |
| 1-3 |
One: Energy Forms and Units |
p. 1-27 |
|
| 4 |
Two: Heat Engines |
p. 63-67, 72-79 |
|
| 5 |
Three: Heat Pumps |
p. 79-82 |
Exam One (M1-M3) |
| 6 |
Four: Power Generation |
p. 67-72 |
|
| 7 |
Five: Fossil Fuels |
p. 31-57 |
Exam Two (M4-M5) |
|
|
- Six: Alternative Energy I - Solar
- Alternative Energy II - Non-Solar
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|
|
| 13 |
Eight: Conservation |
p. 210-239 |
|
| 14-15 |
Nine: Transportation and Air Pollution |
p. 244-282, 287-321 |
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| 16 |
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Final Exam (M8-M10) |
Source:
OpenStax, Introduction to energy technologies. OpenStax CNX. Sep 27, 2013 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col11573/1.2
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