Name: SOLAR ENERGY
Code: 517109003
Type: Elective
ECTS: 3
Length of subject: Per term
Semester and course: 4th Year - Second term
Speciality:
Language: English
Mode of study: On-site class
Lecturer data: SÁNCHEZ VELASCO, FRANCISCO JAVIER
Knowledge area: Máquinas y Motores Térmicos
Department: Ingeniería Térmica y Fluidos
Telephone: 968325306
Email: fjavier.sanchez@upct.es
Office hours and location:
jueves - 13:10 / 14:10
HOSPITAL DE MARINA, planta 3, Despacho Mi despacho
Despacho ubicado en el pasillo norte (encima de la puerta de acceso desde la Plaza de Antiguones)
viernes - 10:50 / 14:00
ELDI, planta -1, Laboratorio Lab de Frio&Calor
Las tutorías serán en el Laboratorio de Frío y Calor del Sótano del ELDI
Tutorials will by carried out by request of the student sending a mail to fjavier.sanchez@upct.es
Qualifications/Degrees:
PhD in PhD in Engineering from Polytechnical University of Valencia (SPAIN) - 2008
Engineer in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering from Polytechnic University of Cartagena (SPAIN) - 2003
Academic rank in UPCT: Profesor Titular de Universidad
Number of five-year periods: 2
Number of six-year periods: 2 de investigación
Curriculum Vitae: Full Profile
[CG01 ]. Scientific-technical training for the exercise of the profession of Technical Mining Engineer and knowledge of the functions of consulting, analysis, design, calculation, project, construction, maintenance, conservation and exploitation.
It is an optative subject linked with a transversal competence.
The specific competence for this subject is: To have an approach to the fundamental concepts of solar thermal energy. To understand and estimate the solar radiation resource. To calculate the irradiance in a certain geographical location under the standard conditions. Being able to design a simple solar thermal energy installation. To know some of the models of the different components found in compression and absorption refrigeration systems, including the use of solar energy as a support system for the generation of cold. Being able to design a simple photovoltaic solar energy installation.
The objective of this subject is to obtain the necessary training related to the use of solar energy. We can list specific objectives as the following:
1. Apply radiation heat transmission and solar geometry to the characterization of the solar resource.
2. Quantify technically and economically the advantages and disadvantages of this type of renewable energy.
3. To know the systems of thermal utilization of solar energy; that is, the types of low, medium and high temperature facilities.
4. Evaluate and apply the different existing methodologies to estimate the surface of solar collectors.
5. Understand and apply the existing regulations for the design of solar thermal installations.
6. To know the photovoltaic use systems of solar energy.
7. Understand and apply the existing regulations for the design of photovoltaic solar installations
El objetivo de esta asignatura es obtener la formación necesaria relacionada con aprovechamiento térmico de la energía solar. Podemos enumerar los objetivos específicos como los siguientes:
1. Aplicar la transmisión de calor por radiación y la geometría solar a la caracterización del recurso solar.
2. Cuantificar técnica y económicamente las ventajas e inconvenientes de este tipo de energía renovable.
3. Conocer los sistemas de aprovechamiento térmico de la energía solar; es decir, los tipos de instalaciones de baja, media y alta temperatura.
4. Evaluar y aplicar las distintas metodologías existentes para estimar la superficie de colectores solares.
5. Comprender y aplicar la normativa existente para el diseño de instalaciones solar térmicas.
6. Conocer los sistemas de aprovechamiento fotovoltaico de la energía solar.
7. Comprender y aplicar la normativa existente para el diseño de instalaciones solar fotovoltaica.
The course is divided into three didactic units. The first is introductory. It analyzes the transmission of heat by radiation, paying special attention to aspects related to solar energy. The evaluation of the solar resource is proposed and the cold generation systems are analyzed, linking them to the particular case in which they are assisted by solar energy. The second block focuses on the systems for capturing and using solar thermal energy, in its application for the generation of thermal and electrical energy in the case of concentration. Finally, in the third block, the photovoltaic systems of solar energy for the generation of electrical energy are studied. La asignatura se divide en tres unidades didácticas. La primera es introductoria. Profundiza en la transmisión de calor por radiación, prestando especial atención a aspectos ligado con la energía solar. Se plantea la evaluación del recurso solar y se analiza los sistemas de generación de frío ligándolos con el caso particular en que éstos son asistidos por energía solar. El segundo bloque se centra en los sistemas de captación y aprovechamiento de la energía solar térmica, en su aplicación para la generación de energía térmica y eléctrica en el caso de los de concentración. Por último en el tercer bloque se estudian los sistemas de aprovechamiento fotovoltaico de la energía solar para la generación de energía eléctrica.
UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION
T1. Introduction to radiative heat transfer
T2. Solar geometry and solar radiation.
UNIT 2. SOLAR THERMAL FACILITIES
T3. Thermal solar energy of low temperature. The flat plate collector.
T4. Low temperature solar thermal facilities.
T5. Calculation and design of thermal solar systems for low temperature.
T6. Medium and high temperature solar thermal systems.
UNIT 3. SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC FACILITIES
T7. Calculation and design of photovoltaic solar facilities.
Lab Sessions
Practice 1. Study of the optimal inclination of a solar panel (P1), 2 hours. It is done in the computer room and a practical case of a solar collection system is proposed. Practice 2. Dimensioning a solar thermal installation using a simplified method based on collector performance (P2). 2 hours. It is carried out in the computer room and a practical case is presented for designing a solar installation based on flat collectors for the supply of DHW of a house in a place characterized by its latitude. Practice 3. Dimensioning a solar thermal installation using the f-Chart method (P3). 2 hours. It is carried out in the computer room and is considered a solar thermal installation Practice 4. Visit to a solar installation (P4). 2 hours. A visit is made to a functioning solar thermal installation. Practice 5. Design of the hydraulic installation (P5). 2 hours. It is done in the computer room and a practical case of a hydraulic installation of a low-temperature solar system is presented. Practice 6. Evaluation of hydrogen production with photovoltaic energy (P6). 2 hours. It is done in the lab. It consists of a practical case where it is characterized the efficiency of a voltamiter for electrolysis of water feed by a photovoltaic module. Practice 7. Design of a solar photovoltaic facility with a commertial program (P7). 2 hours. It is done in the computer room. A practical case of the design of a fotovoltaic system with the help of a commertial code is presented. Practice 8. Development of a project of a solar thermal or photovoltaic facillity (P8). 2 hours. It is done in the computer room and a practical case of a solar thermal or a photovoltaic facillity is proposed, following the applicable regulations, and some of the data handled in previous practices will be taken into account.
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The objective of the course is to obtain basic background of solar renewable energy from an engineering point of view. The course revise both, solar thermal and solar photovoltaic technologies.
During the practice sessions the alumnii will face the design of a low temperature solar thermal facility including the planning, the evaluation of the heat demand,
the selection of equipments, and the definition of the piping / hydraulics aspects of the facility. Besides the practices will help the alumnii to learn to design solar photovoltaic facilities.
Theory class
Theoretical lessons about the key issues and concepts of the subject
14
40
Mathematical problems class
Some problems are solve by the professor with the help of the studentes in order to help them to understand the calculations link with the design of solar facilities
2
40
Class in computer room
Several computers sessions help the student to understand the practical process of design of solar facilities. If possible the students will visit a solar facility at UPCT in order to understand the design processs durign the computer sessions.
14
40
Tutorials
Totorials are planned for the students in order to help them to solve the practical sessions and to develop the final project of the subject
3
100
Teamwork
The students must performe a final project of design of a solar facility (photovoltaic or solar thermal) and some computers exercises in group in order to promote the teamwork skills of the students
57
16
Completion and / or exhibition and defense of assignments
Group project: Design of a solar facility. To be done in groups of 2 or 3 alumnii. It represents 90% of the final mark (student rate)
90 %
Performing laboratory, IT training sessions and / or field training sessions
Practice sessions reports 10% of the final mark (student rate)
The reports have to be done by each student individually.
10 %
Completion and / or exhibition and defense of assignments
Group project: Design of a solar facility. To be done in groups of 2 or 3 alumnii. It represents 90% of the final mark (student rate)
90 %
Performing laboratory, IT training sessions and / or field training sessions
Practice sessions reports 10% of the final mark (student rate)
The reports have to be done by each student individually.
If the student have not attended a minimum of 85% of the practial sessions he must face a practical exam where he must present the practical reports and defend them. In this exam the professor will ask him different questions.
10 %
During the practice sessions the alumnii will face the design of a low temperature solar thermal facility including the planning, the evaluation of the heat demand,
the selection of equipments, and the definition of the piping / hydraulics aspects of the facility.
Attendance at 85% of the sessions of the practice sessions is an essential condition to be able to present the final research work in ordinary call. In the rest of the calls if the practices have not been done, an internship exam will be done.
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