Universidad de Jaén

THEORETICAL CONTENTS

UNIT 1.  SOCIOECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY

1.1. Introduction and general aspects of the current energy outlook.

1.2. Impact of renewable energy on the environment and on economic growth.

1.3. Trends and prospects in the world market for renewable energy.

1.4. Current status of renewable energies in Europe and Spain.

1.5. Management of electricity generation with renewable energy sources.

1.6. Storage technologies for renewable electricity generation.

1.7. Electricity market and valuation of investments in renewable energy projects.

1.8. Applicable regulations and current Spanish legislation.

UNIT 2.  SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY

2.1. Sun resource.

2.2. Low-temperature solar thermal energy.

2.3. Medium-temperature solar thermal energy. Solar thermal power plants with parabolic trough concentrators and linear Fresnel concentrators.

2.4. High-temperature solar thermal energy. Solar towers with heliostats and solar-powered Stirling engines.

2.5. Other solar thermal energy technologies for electricity generation: solar updraft tower.

UNIT 3.  SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) ENERGY

3.1. Sun resource.

3.2. Classification of photovoltaic systems.

3.3. Components of photovoltaic systems.

3.4. Sizing and design of photovoltaic installations.

UNIT 4.  GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

4.1. Geothermal energy resources.

4.2. Low-temperature geothermal energy.

4.3. Medium-temperature geothermal energy. Binary cycle geothermal power plants.

4.4. High-temperature geothermal energy. Direct cycle geothermal power plants.

UNIT 5.  BIOENERGY

5.1. Definition of biomass. Socioeconomic and environmental aspects of the management and use of biomass for energy purposes (bioenergy).

5.2.  Biomass conversion processes. Biochemical conversion: anaerobic biodigestion and production of biofuels. Thermochemical conversion: combustion, gasification and pyrolysis.

5.3. Thermal uses of biomass in the industrial, domestic and residential sector.

5.4. Electric power generation in biomass power plants.

UNIT 6.  RENEWABLE COGENERATION

6.1. General aspects of cogeneration: classification, applications and advantages.

6.2. Cogeneration and trigeneration technologies. Internal combustion machines: engines and (micro)gas turbines. External combustion machines: steam engines, steam turbines, organic Rankine cycles, externally fired gas turbines, Stirling engines. Fuel cells. Absorption chillers.

6.3. Cogeneration and trigeneration plants. Energy balances and efficiencies.

UNIT 7.  WIND ENERGY

7.1. Wind resources and uses. Energy potential of wind. Wind characterization: rose of the winds, vertical profile of the wind, distribution of wind speeds.

7.2. Wind power. Betz limit. Power curve of a wind turbine. Power coefficient. Maximum power of a wind turbine.

7.3. Classification and components of wind turbines.

7.4. Constitutive elements and electromechanical equipment of a wind farm.

7.5. Sizing and design of wind farms. Onshore wind power. Offshore wind energy: fixed foundations and floating structures.

UNIT 8.  SMALL HYDROPOWER

8.1. Hydraulic resources and uses. Flowing or bypass hydropower plants. Reservoir or regulation hydropower plants.

8.2. Constitutive elements and electromechanical equipment of small hydropower plants. Classification of hydroturbines and electrical generators.

8.3. Sizing and design of small hydropower plants. Equipment flow. Hydraulic head. Energy and power balance. Degree of reaction. Specific speed. Selection and sizing of hydroturbines and electrical generators.

UNIT 9.  OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

9.1. Wave energy.

9.2. Tidal energy.

9.3. Osmotic energy.

9.4. Ocean thermal energy.

PRACTICAL CONTENTS

P1.  Solar thermal energy. Sizing and design of a low-temperature solar thermal installation.

P2.  Photovoltaics. Experimental determination of the characteristic curves of a photovoltaic solar module.

P3.  Photovoltaics. Sizing and design of a stand-alone photovoltaic solar installation.

P4.  Geothermal energy. Simulation of a medium-temperature geothermal power plant with a binary cycle.

P5.  Bioenergy. Simulation of a biomass power plant with a conventional Rankine cycle.

P6.  Bioenergy. Commissioning of a biomass gasification plant and experimental determination of electrical efficiency.

P7.  Renewable cogeneration. Simulation of a cogeneration plant with a gas turbine fueled by biogas.

P8.  Wind energy. Experimental determination of the power curve of a wind turbine.

P9.  Small hydropower. Experimental determination of the electrical performance of a Pelton microturbine.

P10.  Green hydrogen for renewable electricity storage. Operation of a PEM electrolyzer: experimental determination of the reversible cell voltage and the efficiency of electrolysis for hydrogen production.

The teaching methodology includes the following activities:

• Group lectures. Lectures given by the subject teacher, complemented by the use of audiovisual media and the introduction of some questions directed to the students, with the aim of transmitting knowledge and facilitating learning. This activity is intended to reinforce the acquisition of the CB2, CB3, CEL2 and CEL6 skills.
• Problem-solving classes. Problem-solving in the classroom under the supervision of the teacher. This activity is intended to reinforce the CEL2, CEL6, CT2 and CT4 skills.
• Written exam. A written exam will be held in which students will demonstrate the skills acquired. The teacher reserves the option of holding a partial exam and/or a directed academic activity, depending on the course evaluation. This activity is intended to reinforce the CB2, CB3, CEL6 and CT2 skills.
• Practical sessions. There will be several practical laboratory and simulation sessions in the computer room, in which students will put into practice the theoretical content developed in the course syllabus. In addition to attending the practices, the delivery of the corresponding reports will be required, which will subsequently be evaluated. In order to reinforce the acquisition of skills in a second language, simulation tools with an interface in English will be used. In addition, some tutorials and help manuals will also be provided in English. This activity is intended to reinforce in particular the CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CEL2 and CT4 competences.
• Visits or demonstrations. Throughout the course, one or more visits are intended to be made to associated centres or facilities, in order to provide the content developed in the course with a more practical approach and applied to the current training needs in the renewable energy sector. This activity is intended to reinforce in particular the CB2 and CT2 competences.
• Individual and group tutorials. During the semester, there will be two group tutorials in which students will be able to resolve doubts and raise questions. The tutorials will be held in the classroom following the same methodology as the lectures. In addition, a schedule will be provided for individual tutorials. The aim of this activity is to reinforce the skills CB3, CB4, CB5, CEL2, CEL6 and CT2.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

The final grade for each student will be the result of the weighted average of the grade obtained in the development of the following activities:

• Attendance and participation in class (20%).
• Theory and problems exam (40%).
• Delivery of practical cases, exercises and practice reports (40%).

With the new teaching methodologies, it seems necessary to assess the student through a double system: one of direct and discontinuous assessment, through theoretical exams in their different variants (multiple choice tests, with essay questions, etc.), and practical ones; and another of indirect and semi-continuous assessment, through the evaluation (according to quality and elaboration) of proposed works, works presented, presentations made, organization and proposal of conferences, visits to companies, reports of practices, etc.

1. TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES

Grupos con número de estudiantes por debajo del aforo limitado en el aula.

Puesto que la asignatura cuenta con un número de estudiantes muy inferior a la capacidad del aula asignada, el escenario mixto o multimodal será 100% presencial.

1. EVALUATION SYSTEM

Para el escenario multimodal (en este caso, 100% de presencialidad por el número de estudiantes matriculados), el sistema de evaluación será el mismo que la guía docente original, el cual cumple con las indicaciones recomendadas desde el vicerrectorado.

1. RESOURCES

The degree of in-person attendance will be 100%, due to the information provided by the centers and the fact that the number of enrolled students is less than the capacity allowed by the assigned classroom. The resources to be used will be the following:

• Lectures: presentations of theory and problems provided by the professor and use of a blackboard for solving problems and exercises.
• Practical classes: EPSL laboratories (L-148 and L-152), as well as computer rooms.
• Access to documentation available in the University of Jaén's online library.

1. TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES

In the event that the scenario is not face-to-face, the teaching methodology adopted will be the following:

1. EVALUATION SYSTEM

The evaluation system used in the case of remote teaching will be shown in the following table:

Ordinary and extraordinary call

1. RESOURCES

The resources to be used will be the following:

• Lectures: presentations of theory and problems projected by google meet, virtual whiteboard, YouTube, etc.
• Practices: use of online calculation software through Google Meet.
• Access to documentation available in the online library of the University of Jaén. 

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Legitimacy: compliance with legal obligations (Universities Law) and other national and regional regulations currently in force.

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Storage periods: those established in current in force regulations. In the specific case of exam videoconference recordings, not before the examination records and transcripts are closed or the exam can still be reviewed or challenged.

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Data protection delegate (DPO): TELEFÓNICA, S.A.U. ; Email: dpo@ujaen.es

Procedure aim: To manage proper recordings of teaching sessions with the aim of facilitating learning process under a multimodal and/or online teaching

Period for record storage: Images will be kept during legal term according to regulations in force

Legitimacy: Data will be managed according to legal regulations (Organic Law 6/2001, December 21, on Universities) and given consent provided by selecting corresponding box in legal admission documents

Data recipients (transfers or assignments): Any person allowed to get access to every teaching modality

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