Green Energy Technologies
Description
This module explores the physics of various green / low-carbon energy technologies including: wind energy, solar energy, nuclear energy, hydro energy, and energy storage options.
The module will inevitably touch on socio-political aspects of the energy landscape including energy sustainability issues, however the focus of the module will be on understanding some of the relevant physics involved, including aspects of: rotational mechanics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and nuclear physics.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate a conceptual and theoretical understanding of aspects of rotational mechanics and demonstrate capability of problem solving in relevant examples.
Demonstrate a conceptual and theoretical understanding of aspects of nuclear physics and nuclear energy.
Demonstrate a conceptual and theoretical understanding of aspects of thermodynamics and demonstrate capability of problem solving in relevant examples.
Demonstrate a conceptual and theoretical understanding of aspects of light /matter interactions.
Understand the role of green and renewable energy technologies for a sustainable future.