Energy Storage
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ENGR4004 | Engineering Research | 4 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- ENGR4004
- School
- Engineering Research
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module aims to provide Level 4 students with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills in relation with energy storage science, engineering and technology. It covers the following topics:
Fuels storage (coal, oil, natural gas, biomass, hydrogen etc)
Mechanical energy storage (springs, compressed air, fly wheels etc)
Heat or thermal energy storage (phase transformation, endothermic and exothermic reactions etc)
Electricity storage (electrochemical means, such as batteries, fuel cells, redox flow batteries, supercapacitors).
Integration of storage with supplier and users (power electronics for interfacing energy stores with power grid, renewable sources and users.
The module will be delivered in relation with the relevant materials and devices, together with optional laboratory observations and/or practices.
Target Students
MSc students and MEng Students in the Faculty of Engineering.
Assessment
- 20% Coursework 1
- 80% Exam 1 (2-hour)
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to provide an introduction of the basic science and engineering principles governing energy conversion and storage, and to help students to gain transferable knowledge and skills in relation to existing and future technologies for storage of energy in various forms, such as fuels, heat, mechanical energy, and electricity.Learning Outcomes
A2 Chemical Engineering Principles:
A2. 2.6 Be able to apply the same underlying principles to more complex problems, critically evaluating the limitations of assumptions of the approach taken.
A2. 4.5 Be able to apply their knowledge of chemical engineering principles to complex and/or novel unit operations, process equipment, and substances with complex behaviour.
A2. 6.8 Have some understanding of the limits of available technology and of the potential of new and emerging technology
A3 Chemical Engineering Practice:
A3. 2.14 Have a critical awareness of the wider engineering discipline
Demonstrated by the ability to transfer knowledge and skills in relation to existing and future technologies for storage of energy in various forms, such as fuels, heat, mechanical energy, and electricity. Building on prior knowledge of energy conservation. As evidenced by exam questions and coursework
A6. 0.4 - Have some understanding of the limits of available technology and of the potential of new and emerging technology.
Content within this module as considering new and emerging technologies
A6. 2 - Achievement of Level F Breadth learning outcomes