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Solar energy 780


 
Module code MBA 780
Qualification Postgraduate
Faculty Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Module content

In this module the different solar-thermal systems will be introduced and analysed with the heat transfer and thermodynamics principles that apply. The main focus will include; sun-earth geometrical relations, solar radiation, energy requirements in buildings, energy storage, heating and cooling processes, bulk solar thermal power generation systems, life cycle costing and large scale plant specifics and quantification.
Module credits 16.00
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 21 contact hours per semester
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Academic organisation Mechanical and Aeronautical En
Period of presentation Semester 1 or Semester 2
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