TAMARRYSHOW COMMUNITY COLLEGE. PHY 215 Introductory College Physics ELS 113 Introduction to Electronics

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1 TAMARRYSHOW COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAMME: DEPARTMENT: COURSE NAME: COURSE NUMBER: ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS WIND AND SOLAR ENERGY ELS221 CREDITS: 3 LECTURER: DURATION: PREREQUISITE(S) 45 Hrs. PHY 215 Introductory College Physics ELS 113 Introduction to Electronics COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an introductory course to renewable energy which focuses on wind and solar power. It will review traditional and newer forms of energy, and the designing and constructing of wind and photovoltaic power systems. It will also explore the possible business and career opportunities in renewable energy systems. GENERAL OBJECTIVES: It will provide students with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to produce and install wind and photovoltaic systems.

2 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes) Knowledge Requirements: The trainee should demonstrate knowledge of the following: 1. Identify the different energy sources and state their merits and limitations. 2. State the challenges connected with fossils fuels and the harmful effects of carbon dioxide on the environment. 3. Evaluate a site for wind power generation and determine its suitability 4. Describe how the energy from the sun is converted to electricity 5. Explain the characteristics of wind energy 6. Identify the physical principles of photovoltaic systems 7. Explain the operation of PV solar panels and wind turbine generators 8. Identify the protection for photovoltaic systems 9. Describe the effects of shadowing on PV modules 10. List the differences between standalone and grid inverters 11. Describe the role of the charge regulators 12. List the installation materials for off grid PV systems. 13. Identify the business and career opportunities related to solar energy Performance Requirements: The trainee should be able to : 1. Calculate short- circuit current and open- circuit voltage 2. Determine battery charging voltages 3. Calculate radiation output and energy 4. Draw schematic and block diagrams of PV systems 5. Calculate battery capacity 6. Calculate performance ratio of a Photovoltaic system 7. Plan case studies for grid systems 8. Use models of solar projects to demonstrate the basics of on grid an off grid technology 9. Design and construct projects that will use solar power. Attitudinal Requirements: (The trainee should exhibit the following behaviour in performance of the task) 1. Observe safety precautions related to handling sensitive photovoltaic systems and components eg safety of modules, batteries etc. 2. Pay attention to details. 3. Clean up tools and return to storeroom.

3 4. Observe safety regulations. 5. Recheck work with supervisor. 6. Ensure that all necessary tools and equipment are procured prior to comment of task. 7. Adhere to established steps and procedures while carrying out task. 8. Complete job activity in the time specified. 9. Display high level of responsibility in maintaining a clean and healthy working environment. 10. Be alert, responsive and decisive. 11. Be observant of all immediate and potential health hazards and be ready to take appropriate actions. 12. Be alert and prompt in dealing with situations Topics Introduction to energy systems and resources Energy generation and the environment Review of renewable sources include fuel cells The effects of hydrocarbons Characteristics of wind turbines Energy from wind, vertical and horizontal wind turbines Types of wind turbine Generators. Installation and commissioning of wind power systems Types of solar PV technology and characteristics Specification, design and construction of solar PV systems Battery types, charging, sizing and battery banks Installation, commissioning and testing of PV systems Maintenance of solar PV systems Health and Safety Business and career opportunity

4 Lecture using PowerPoint presentation. Class discussion, presentation and demonstration. Homework, reading assignments and classroom exercises. Problems solving and lab sessions Reading of relevant material on renewable sources Reading Materials 1. www christiani tvet.com 2. Sorensen, Brent. Renewable Energy: Physics, Engineering, Environmental Impacts, Economics and planning Useful Text 1. Wilhelm Kirchensteiner Solar Power Laboratory 2. Boyle, Godfrey Renewable Energy (2 nd edition). Oxford University Press, (ISBN: ). 3. Boxwell, Michael: Solar Electricity Handbook:A simple to solar energy designing and installing photovoltaic solar electric systems. 4. Boyle, Godfrey, Bob Everett, and Janet Ramage Energy Systems and Sustainability: Power for a Sustainable Future. Oxford University Press, (ISBN: ). 5. Schaeffer, John Real Goods Solar Living Sourcebook: The Complete Guide to Renewable Energy Technologies and Sustainable Living (30 th anniversary edition). 6. Freris, Leon and Infield, David. Renewable in power systems ASSESSMENT & EVALUATIONS The coursework mark accounts for 60% of the final grade for the course. The final examination accounts for 40% of the final grade for the course. Quiz 10% Written assignment 20% Group assignment 10% Presentation 10% Labs 10% Final Exam 40% ATTENDANCE According to the T A Marryshow Student Handbook, trainees MUST make a minimum of 85 % attendance.

5 Weekly Schedule Week Lecture Material Activity 1 Introduction to energy systems o Potential and kinetic o Gravity and its effect on solar energy o Fossil fuels o Global warming and the greenhouse effect HWK 1 Jan 15 2 Review of renewable energy sources o Biomass o Geothermal o Hydro o Tidal o Wave o Wind o Solar o 3 Solar Hot water System o Characteristics and types of systems o Construction of solar hot water system 4 Energy in the wind o Wind sources and generation o Characteristics of the wind o Potential of the wind and general usage o Wind speed and direction o Power in the wind o Wind Farms 5 Wind turbines design and construction o Components of a wind turbine o HAWTs o VAWTs o HWK2 Assign 1 HWK 2 Assignment 2 Jan 23 Lab1 Case study of a simple VAWT

6 6 Types of wind turbine Generators o DC machines o AC synchronous machines o AC induction machines o Installation of wind turbines 7 Fuel Cells o What is a fuel Cell o Characteristics of the fuel cells o Types of fuel cells o Applications of fuel cells 8 Lab2 Case study of fuel cell 9 Fundamentals of solar Solar Hot o Basic facts of solar energy water system o History of solar energy utilization o Solar radiation o The structure of the sun 10 PV panels, modules, arrays and characteristics o Physic of the solar cell o Types of solar cells o PV solar Panel o Solar Modules o Solar arrays 11 Photovoltaic system construction & MPP tracking o Standalone system o Grid-tied systems o Sizing a solar system Solar Hot water system Solar Hot water system 12 Inverters. o Types of inverters o Modified sine wave o True sine wave o Cost and availability 13 Battery Types o Characteristics o Limitation o Installation

7 o Sizing 14 H& S issues Business & career potential and opportunities 15 Revision 16 Exam

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