Wave Power: Technology and Systems
Syllabus, Master's level, 1TE043
- Code
- 1TE043
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Renewable Electricity Production A1N, Technology A1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 28 April 2016
- Responsible department
- Department of Electrical Engineering
Entry requirements
120 credits including Mechanics and Power Engineering.
Learning outcomes
To acquire knowledge about generation of electric energy from ocean waves with emphasis on technical aspects but also with respect to environmental effects and system properties.
Content
Ocean waves: formation, characterisations, wave climate, energy content, resources and measurement.
Basic technology: energy absorption, mechanical energy conversion, rotating and linear generators.
Wave power technologies: different concepts for wave power technology are studied, among them oscillating wave columns (OWC) and point-absorbers (PA).
Miscellaneous: History, legal aspects, environmental assets, biological effects, availability, economic models.
Instruction
Lectures, exercises and laboratory work.
Assessment
Written examination, including problem-solving and theory questions, at the end of the course. Laboratory work.