Climate change is a major challenge for the 21st century, requiring an alternative supply of cleaner energy from renewable sources. This course is designed with an engineering focus that deals with applications, combined with the business element; applicable whether you work for a large organisation or a small-to-medium-size enterprise.
You will gain skills and expert knowledge in solar power, wind power, hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, renewable energy business and management. You will use computer-aided simulation technologies such as Polysun for solar energy applications, windPRO for wind farm applications and GaBi for life cycle assessment. Through option modules, you will be able to specialise in project engineering and management, risk management or engineering design and development. Advanced topics include 3D solid modelling and simulation, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis and simulation.
Important: if you are an international student requiring a Student Route visa to study in the UK you will also need an ATAS certificate for this course.
Global warming and the consequences of climate change will increasingly affect both developing and developed countries, especially if the greenhouse gases currently increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are not brought to an acceptable level.
A global priority for the 21st century must be to tackle CO2 emissions from fossil fuels, replacing them with sources of energy that are cleaner, sustainable and renewable. According to the International Panel for Climate Change (IPCC), the world''s current use of renewable energy is only 13% of overall energy consumption.
In response to this, European Commission directives set a 20% reduction in the use of fossil fuel in Europe by 2020 and a 15% increase in the use of renewable energy in the UK. This means there are business incentives for developing alternative energy resources and technologies as a substitute for fossil fuel technology.
With the expected global growth in the renewable energy sector, there will be a crucial need for qualified and skilled engineers with specialist knowledge of the relevant technology. This MSc course focuses on viable sustainable and renewable sources of energy conversion based on systems using solar, wind and bio technologies.
The MSc will meet, in part, the academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited MSc graduates who also have a BEng(Hons) accredited for CEng, will be able to show that they have satisfied the educational base for CEng registration.
It should be noted that graduates from an accredited MSc programme, who do not also have an appropriately accredited honours degree, will not be regarded as having the exemplifying qualifications for professional registration as a chartered engineer with the Engineering Council; and will need to have their first qualification individually assessed through the individual case procedure if they wish to progress to CEng.
Find out more about Further Learning by visiting the Institution of Mechanical Engineers website.
Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.
Please check the Engineering Council websitefor more information aboutaccredited degrees.
Further learning details are available on the Institution of Mechanical Engineers website.
The course provides an in-depth knowledge of renewable energy systems design and development, commercial and technical consultancy and project management within the sustainable engineering environment.
You will gain technical skills and knowledge in solar power, wind power, hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, as well as renewable energy business and management. In addition, you will gain practical skills in up-to-date computer-aided simulation technologies such as Polysun for solar energy applications, WindPRO for wind farm applications and GaBi for Life Cycle Assessments (LCA).
Option modules enable you to specialise in project engineering and management, as well as risk management or engineering design and development. Advanced topics, such as 3D solid modelling, computer-aided product development and simulation, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis and simulation allow you to gain further practical and theoretical knowledge of analytical software tools used in product design.
For a student to go on placement they are required to pass every module first time with no reassessments is the responsibility of individual students to find a suitable paid placement. Students will be supported by our dedicated placement team in securing this opportunity.
This broad-based module comprehensively examines fuel cell technology, the principle engineering methodologies for producing hydrogen and electricity as a prime source of power and the relevant applications for renewable energy generation. The content continues by considering how the design and manufacturing processes involved may be applied in the development and optimisation of new and innovative renewable energy systems. The content concludes by examining and evaluating some of the key issues relating to environmental concern as well as socioeconomical impact of fuel cell policy.
The module is primarily delivered through formal lectures and simulation for life cycle assessment sessions, supported by case studies and tutorials, with comprehensive course material available via CANVAS.
Set against the background of climate change, sustainability issues, the acquisition and development of renewable energy sources and how these factors are influenced by government and international organisations, thus affecting business decision making. The comprehensive content examines the different aspects of social, economic, and environmental business management and how this can create operational efficiencies and a competitive advantage. The module also considers the aspects of corporate social responsibility.
The comprehensive content of this module examines the measurement and assessment of wind resources together with the principles and technology of machines used in the generation of power from the wind, including their aerodynamics, the aero-elastic and fatigue characteristics of their materials and the operation of ancillary equipment including gear boxes and electrical machines.
The module also considers the latest developments and technical progress of wind powered installations and covers all aspects of life-time project management, including planning and public acceptance, costing and financial incentives, technologies, plant operation including maintenance and power system integration.
Set against the background of climate change, sustainability issues, the acquisition and development of renewable energy sources and how these factors are influenced by government and international organisations, thus affecting business decision making. The comprehensive content examines the different aspects of social, economic, and environmental business management and how this can create operational efficiencies and a competitive advantage.
The module also considers the differential effect applicable to varying industries and concludes by focusing on aspects of corporate social responsibility.
This is a core module which provides a detailed examination of the solar energy conversion process, system design and applications. The comprehensive content considers how the principles of solar energy, as a prime source of power, can be used in the design, development and manufacture of relevant energy systems and technologies. The module content examines current and future technological requirements and considers key energy policies, practices and influences surrounding solar energy deployment.
The module also considers the latest developments and technical progress of solar powered installations and covers all aspects of life-time project management, including planning and public acceptance, costing and financial incentives, technologies, operational and maintenance aspects, and power system integration.
Set against the background of climate change, sustainability issues, the acquisition and development of renewable energy sources and how these factors are influenced by government and international organisations, thus affecting business decision making. The comprehensive content examines the different aspects of social, economic, and environmental business management including social responsibility and how this can create operational efficiencies and a competitive advantage.
This module introduces you to the practical and virtual skills needed in the design and development of renewable power systems for solar, wind and fuel cells technologies, and how you can individually, or as part of a team, assess the viability of, and implement such developments.
The module covers many practical aspects surrounding research in the commercial environment including intellectual property and professionalism, and sustainability is embedded throughout the module both in course content and via development of the innovation proposal.
This module is structured in a way to develop an in-depth understanding of computer-aided design techniques such as solid and surface modelling that can support the development of engineering products. This module also aims to help you develop a fundamental understanding of the role of these technologies within a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
This module extends your knowledge and skills beyond the basic fluid mechanics methods which are normally introduced at early undergraduate level, and to provide a theoretical and analytical introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). In the lectures, emphasis is placed on the numerical models and analytical techniques in fluid dynamics and heat transfer and some of the more advanced theories behind CFD.
The module also provides you with advanced computational knowledge in fluid dynamics, therefore enhancing your employment potential in a wide range of industries.
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