Module Details

Module Code: ENVR E9Z01
Full Title: Water Power 1
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 7.5
Module Owner:: Thomas Kelly
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: A study of the technologies that extract energy from water with a major emphasis on the resource and technology required to harness Ocean Energy
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Formulate mathematical models of water waves based on linear theory, and apply such models to the solution of engineering problems
MLO2 Critically appraise existing wave power technologies and devices, and justify the use of such technologies in the solution of engineering problems in the field of Ocean energy.
MLO3 Appraise the importance of the diffraction of waves and evaluate the significance of such waves to the solution of engineering problems.
MLO4 Measure and model the dynamic behaviour of a wave power device operating in a single degree of freedom. Design and implement experiments to test the behaviour of a device of this type in a wave tank. Estimate the behavour of such a device using suitable computer software.
MLO5 Assess and formulate quantitative measurements of hydro-power and hydrokinetic power schemes, including resource assessment, system layout, turbine types and interpret such measurements to the development of a hydropower site.
MLO6 Assess and formulate quantitative measurements of tidal stream technologies and technology and interpret such measurements in the context of the development of a tidal stream site.
MLO7 Evaluate and argue on the societal context as regards renewable energy in general with particular reference to the environmental,political, economic and ethical dimensions, with emphasis on funding mechanisms and development supports, to the development of Marine Renewable Energy
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Module Indicative Content
Content
• Introduction to Ocean Energy in the General and the Irish Context. • Linear Water Wave Theory • Introduction to the Classification and Modelling of Wave Power Devices • Dynamic Modelling of simple floating bodies in one degree of freedom. • Hydrodynamics of Fixed structures. • Introduction to Hydro Power • Hydropower resource assessment and development • Developing a small hydro power plant. • Tidal stream Theory and technology • Basic Wave Tank Testing
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work30.00%
Final Examination70.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,7
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Laboratory Exercise 1. Typically involves use of software tools to model various parameters of linear water waves of varying heights, frequencies and in varying water depths. Written report to be created using professional-level document generation software. Report to include discussion, applications and limitations of theory, graphical results and discussion of the relevance of results to wave energy applications.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Laboratory Exercise 2. Typically involves practical work on the set-up, calibration and instrumenting of the DkIT narrow tank. Data generated during the practical sessions is analysed using industry standard software. Written report typically to discuss the practical aspects of tank testing, and the results of the analyse of the tank itself, along with theory required to generate results.
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 2,4,7
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Laboratory Exercise 3. Typically involves the scale modelling of a WEC in the DkIT narrow tank. Data is gathered and analysed to characterise and assess the performance of the scale model. Results used to estimate the likely performance of a full-scale WEC of the same design. Written report typically requires a discussion of the modelling and testing process, as well an appraisal of existing wave power technologies and the societal and environmental context of such technologies.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Practical Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 12.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part-time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Falnes, J./Cambridge University Press. (2005), Ocean Waves and Oscillating Systems: Linear Interactions Including Wave-Energy Extraction, [ISBN: 0521017491].
  • Pecher, A. and Kofoed J. P./Spring Open. (2017), Handbook of Ocean Wave Energy, [ISBN: 978-331939888].
  • Peter Bacon & Associates. Analysis of the Potential Economic Benefits of Developing OE in Ireland, ESBI.
  • Joao Cruz. (2010), Ocean Wave Energy, Illustrated. Springer, Berlin, [ISBN: 978-364209431].
  • Barbarit, A.. (2015), A database of capture width ratio of wave energy converters.
  • Boyle, G. (2012), Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future, Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 0199681279].
  • Previsic ,Mirko. (2004), E2I EPRI ASSESSMENT Offshore Wave Energy Conversion devices, Report E2I EPRI WP-004-US.
  • USACE. (2006), Coastal Engineering Manual (replaces SPM).
  • Briggs Michael, McCormick Michael. Civil Engineering in the Oceans, ASCE.
  • DCENR. (2014), Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan, DCENR, Dublin.
  • DCENR. (2018), Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (OREDP) Interim Review.
  • Chakbarti,K. Hydrodynamics of Offshore Structures offshore structures, CMP.
  • Sarpkaya, T, Isaacson, M./Van Nostrand Rheinhold. Mechanics of Wave Forces on Offshore Structures..
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