RE4S014 - Hydrogen Energy 11 Dec 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | RE4S014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Hydrogen Energy | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Research and Innovation | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sustainable Environment Research Centre | ||
| Module Leader: | Stephen Carr, Jon Maddy | ||
| Module Team: | Jaime Massanet-Nicolau, Christian Laycock, Tim Patterson, Iain Michie | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100175 - energy engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
The aim of the module is to enable students to:
1. Have a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of hydrogen production and storage, and the associated utilisation costs, and safety implications
2. Recognise the potential of hydrogen as a key solution to the energy problems of the 21st century, providing clean and efficient heat and power from a range of indigenous sources
3. Gain an appreciation of the importance of producing hydrogen using renewable energy sources
4. Critically assess the issues surrounding hydrogen and evaluate the use of hydrogen as an energy storage medium for intermittent renewables, transport, housing, and industry
Content Summary
Hydrogen as an energy vector (a means of storing and transporting energy) rather than an energy source or energy conversion technology. Introduction of the concept of the hydrogen economy and its historic background.
Renewable production of hydrogen energy. European, UK and Welsh energy policy all point to an energy future that is primarily dependant on renewables, with hydrogen as a significant contributor as an energy storage vector.
Hydrogen storage, mature and R&D. Distribution and infrastructure. Technologies that use hydrogen e.g. fuel cell, internal combustion engine, turbines. Hydrogen energy utilization in vehicles. Hydrogen energy utilization in a building.
Relevant policy frameworks. Economics of the hydrogen economy/potential of cost effectiveness. Safety, Standards and Regulations. Public opinion. Competition and development potential.
Hydrogen as the ultimate long-term global energy solution. Benefits e.g. contribution to diversity and security of fuel supply, cleaner energy, and ideal complement to electricity as an energy carrier.
Markets and current barriers. Technology and utilisation implementation time frames. R&D issues. UK strengths in the hydrogen economy.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 36 |
| External visits | 6 |
| Independent Study | 153 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 5 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically review the factors that influence the feasibility of a particular hydrogen technology for a specific application, and demonstrate an understanding of the problems of integrating hydrogen production technologies into the existing energy supply systems on a large scale. |
| LO2 | Evaluate the cost-benefit ratio of various hydrogen technologies, and demonstrate knowledge about regulatory aspects related to hydrogen energy generation and use. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Students investigate and critically analyse the deployment of hydrogen energy and transport technology in a country or region their choice. | 15 | 3400 | 70 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Time Constrained Assessment (CW) 1 | Students carry out a set exercise under a time constraint. | 120 | 1 | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Time Constrained Assessment (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |