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Energy and Sustainable Development

Objectives

Acquisition of knowlegde, ability and expertise (1) Energetic needs and their dependence upon the industrial and economic development; (2) Management of available energetic resources in the short, middle and long run, their costs and supply constritions; (3) Development of the regional energies and development of new technologies to improve the energetic self-sufficient conditions of countries and regions. 

General characterization

Code

12929

Credits

6.0

Responsible teacher

Nuno Carlos Lapa dos Santos Nunes

Hours

Weekly - 4

Total - 60

Teaching language

Português

Prerequisites

Not foreseen.

Bibliography

Main book:

R. Hinrichs and M. Kleinbach (2006) Energy: its use and the Environment. Thomson, 4th edition, 595 pp. (ISBN0-495-01085-5)

Secondary book:

J.J.E. Santana e M.J. Resende (2006) Reflectir Energia. ETEP, 191 pp. (ISBN972-8480-14-8)

Teaching material made available in webpage of the course at Moodle@FCT

Teaching method

Theoretical and theoretical-practical lectures taught in classrooms with oral communication of the teaching programme and resolution of exercises. Teaching activity supported by a webpage in Moodle@FCT platform where all the teaching materials are available (slides of lectures; solved problems; additional problems; tests).

If there are ERASMUS students enrolled who do not speak Portuguese, the classes will be taught in English.

Evaluation method

The assessment system is composed of:

+ Two theoretical tests (T1 and T2) and 8 theoretical-practical challenges (D1 to D8).

The theoretical grade (CT) is calculated as follows:

CT = 0.50 * T1 + 0.50 * T2

The theoretical-practical grade (CTP) is calculated as follows:

CTP = 0.125 * (D1 + D2 + D3 + D4 + D5 + D6 + D7 + D8)

The final grade (CF) is calculated as follows:

CF = 0.40 * CT + 0.60 * CTP

To obtain attendance in the course, students must:

a) Complete all 8 challenges;
b) Attend at least two-thirds of the theoretical lectures.

Students pass the course unit if CF ≥ 9.50 marks.

Students do not pass the course unit if CF < 9.50 marks.

Students may only take the Appealing Exam if they have obtained attendance.

Students must take the Appealing Exam if their CT, resulting from the tests, is below 9.50 marks and if they have completed all 8 theoretical-practical challenges.

Students may take the Appealing Exam if they wish to improve their CT obtained from the tests and if they have completed all 8 theoretical-practical challenges.

Subject matter

1. Definition of Energy. Energy Use and the Environment. Patterns on the Energy Use.

2. Energy Resources. Consumption of Energy Resources. Oil - a limited and limiting resource.

3. Energy Save - economical and environmental considerations.

4. Mechanics and Energy - relation with fossil and renewable energies.

5. Energy Conservation - energy transfer through solid surfaces; energy conservation in houses.

6. Heat and Work - heat engines; yield rates; combustion systems.

7. Thermal Conversion Technologies - characteristics and environmental impacts.