Alternative Energies

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or other similar areas.

In lectures the theoretical concepts about each alternatives energy technologies are presented. In the practical classes there are presented some case-studies and real cases application. In some specific areas experts are invited to carry out seminars. During the laboratory classes, the students have contact with software tools of energy systems production design and they also make visits to technical installations of energy production.

To familiarize students with the different forms of alternative energy sources, namely renewable energy sources, and with its basis concepts of energy production. To develop the knowledge and analytical skills needed for selection of the more appropriate alternative energy systems. To investigate and select solutions of production of energy from alternative energy sources, taking into account factors such as efficiency, safety, environmental impact and economic incentives.

1. Introducing alternative energy sources: installed power; contribution to a sustainable future.
2. Legislation and economical aspects: policies; incentives; mini and microgeneration.
3. Solar photovoltaics: solar radiation; PV technologies; electrical characteristics; PV systems.
4. Geothermal energy: overview; geothermal resources; applications; ground source heat pumps.
5. Fuel cells: overview; fuel cell technologies; applications; hydrogen production.
6. Solid biomass: combustion systems; applications; design considerations.
7. Biogas: production and exploitation; environmental benefits and impacts, applications.
8. Liquid biofuels: production; application in transports.
9. Wave and tidal energy: technologies; future prospects.
10. Hydroelectricity: small scale hydroelectricity; technologies; applications.
11. Wind energy: potential; technologies; design considerations; applications.
12. Solar thermal energy: introducing solar thermal energy; solar thermal energy systems; design and considerations.

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Bibliografia Recomendada

HODGE, B. K. (2010). Alternative Energy Systems and Applications. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 978-0-470-14250-9. (disponível na Biblioteca do ISEC: 1-2-573)

BOYLE, G. (2004). Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN: 0-19-926178-4 (disponível na Biblioteca do ISEC: 1-11-57)

IRENA (2019), Global energy transformation: A roadmap to 2050 (2019 edition), International Renewable Energy Agency, Abu Dhabi. (disponível em www.irena.org/publications)

Energia Solar Térmica. manual sobre tecnologias projecto e instalação. Projecto GREENPRO. 2004. Disponível em https://www.portal-energia.com

Planning and installing solar thermal systems: a guide for installers architects and engineers (2010) (2nd ed.). New York : Earthscan from Routledge. ISBN 978-1-84407-760-1 (disponível na Biblioteca do ISEC: Cota 1-11-106)

Textos Pedagógicos desenvolvidos pelos docentes, artigos, legislação (normas, diretivas, regulamentos) e outros documentos (disponíveis na plataforma académica InforEstudante).

Bibliografia Complementar

IRENA (2020). Global Renewables Outlook: Energy transformation 2050 (Edition: 2020), International Renewable Energy Agency, Abu Dhabi. ISBN 978-92-9260-238-3 (disponível em: www.irena.org/publications)

MORAIS, J. L. (2009). Sistemas Fotovoltaicos da Teoria à Prática. Porto : Engebook. ISBN: 978-989-96101-0-1 (disponível na Biblioteca do ISEC: 1-11-29)

Mukund R. Patel, Omid Beik (2021). Wind and Solar Power Systems. Design, Analysis, and Operation (3rd Ed). CRC Press. ISBN 9780367476939

SATHYAJITH, M. – Wind Energy: Fundamentals, Resource Analysis and Economics, 2006. Springer. ISBN:978-3-540-30905-5.

NABAIS, J.F. Sector dos Transportes, Uma perspectiva energética e ambiental, 2ª edição, ETEP. 2005. ISBN: 978-972-8480-08-0.

European Commission (EC Directorate for Energy). Sustainable and optimal use of biomass for energy in the EU beyond 2020 – Final Report. May 2017. (disponível em https://ec.europa.eu/energy/studies_main/final_studies_en)

IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency). Boosting Biofuels: Sustainable Paths to Greater Energy Security. 2016. ISBN: 978-92-95111-84-4 (disponível em www.irena.org)

ICLEI (International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives). Manual para Aproveitamento de Biogás: volume 1 – Aterros Sanitários. 2009. ISBN: 978-85-99093-06-1 (disponível em https://e-lib.iclei.org)

ICLEI (International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives). Manual para Aproveitamento de Biogás: volume 2 – Efluentes Urbanos. 2010. ISBN: 978-85-99093-03-0 (disponível em https://e-lib.iclei.org)

KHAN J., BHUYAN G.S. (2009). Ocean Energy: Global Technology Development Status, Final technical report. IEA. (disponível em http://www.energybc.ca)

EUROSTAT – Energy, transport and environment statistics – 2020 edition. 2020. ISBN 978-92-76-20736-8 (disponível em https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat)