Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10765/2011 - 30/08/2011
6 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 T + 16,0 PL + 14,0 TP , Cód. 300125.
Lecturer
- Valentim Maria Brunheta Nunes (2)
- Paulo Manuel Machado Coelho (2)
- Henrique Joaquim de Oliveira Pinho (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Students should understand the energy-environment relationships under an energy sustainability perspective; be able to analyze the main production systems, energy storage and conversion; develop the ability to make technical assessments of energy systems.
Program
1. Energy in modern societies and environmental impact. Global energy statistics and situation in Portugal; 2. Thermodynamic principles of energy conversion. Thermal cycles; 3. Nuclear energy; 4. Storage and transmission of energy; 5. Renewable energy. Wind energy. Hydropower. Solar thermal and photovoltaic systems; 6. Bioenergy. Fuel production from biomass.
Evaluation Methodology
3 mini-tests throughout the semester. Final written examination.
Bibliography
- Golomb, D. e Fay, J. (2004). Energy and the Environment. Oxford: Oxford University Press and Open University
- Sorensen, B. (2000). Renewable Energy. San Diego: Academic Press
Teaching Method
Lectures. Tutorials including problem-solving. Study visits.
Software used in class
