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Subject
Ocean Energy
General details of the subject
- Mode
- Face-to-face degree course
- Language
- English
Description and contextualization of the subject
This module aims to introduce students to wave and tidal energy.Teaching staff
| Name | Institution | Category | Doctor | Teaching profile | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLANCO ILZARBE, JESUS MARIA | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Titular De Universidad | Doctor | Not bilingual | Fluid Mechanics | jesusmaria.blanco@ehu.eus |
| EGUIA LOPEZ, PABLO | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Agregado | Doctor | Not bilingual | Electrical Engineering | pablo.eguia@ehu.eus |
| ESTEBAN ALCALA, GUSTAVO ADOLFO | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Titular De Universidad | Doctor | Not bilingual | Fluid Mechanics | gustavo.esteban@ehu.eus |
Competencies
| Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| Understand wave mechanics & ocean waves | 15.0 % |
| Use mathematical tools to calculate propagation | 35.0 % |
| Explain environmental and social impacts of ocean energy | 25.0 % |
| Characterise wave and tidal resources | 10.0 % |
| Assess technological options for different deployment sites | 15.0 % |
Study types
| Type | Face-to-face hours | Non face-to-face hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture-based | 24 | 51 | 75 |
| Seminar | 23 | 21 | 44 |
| Applied laboratory-based groups | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Training activities
| Name | Hours | Percentage of classroom teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing up reports and presentations | 3.0 | 0 % |
| Individual study | 62.0 | 0 % |
| Laboratory/Field | 3.0 | 100 % |
| Lectures | 24.0 | 100 % |
| Seminars | 23.0 | 100 % |
| Student's personal work | 10.0 | 0 % |
Assessment systems
| Name | Minimum weighting | Maximum weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Internship Report/Summary | 10.0 % | 30.0 % |
| Written examination | 70.0 % | 90.0 % |
Learning outcomes of the subject
Apply basic theory to calculate the kinetic energy of wave and tidal motionsDescribe how wave energy convertors function
Describe how tidal stream generators function
Describe the modelling and design process for ocean energy systems
Calculate resource and potential outputs for particular ocean energy systems
Temary
Lesson 1. Introduction to ocean energyLesson 2. Fundamentals of wave mechanics
Lesson 3. Nearshore wave propagation
Lesson 4. Ocean waves
Lesson 5. Wave energy technologies
Lesson 6. Fundamentals of tidal hydrodynamics
Lesson 7. Tidal energy technologies
Lesson 8 Ocean energy impacts
Bibliography
Basic bibliography
Greaves and Iglesias (2018)Wave and Tidal Energy
Wiley
McCormick,M.E. (1981, 2007)
Ocean Wave Energy Conversion
Dover Pub.
Cruz, J. (2008).
Ocean Wave Energy
Springer