The Renewable Energy Industry in CARIFORUM Countries

COURSE COURSE TITLE

CREDITS COURSE

COURSE

PRE-REQUISITE

CODE

DESCRIPTION

ASSESSMENT

REEE2001

In-course Assessment ONLY Quizzes: 30 % Case Studies: 30% Software Simulation: 40%

Energy Efficiency for Buildings

3

The course will expose students to the principles and industry best practices as it relates to Energy efficient building design, analysis and retrofitting of commercial and domestic buildings. The content and practical case studies and simulations provided in this course will directly aid the implementation of the recently developed and adopted Regional Energy Efficient Building Code (REEBC). Students will be exposed to energy efficient technologies and practices in the building industry which includes: Air conditioning (HVAC) system, Lighting systems, Renewable energy systems, water heating, the building’s thermal envelope and Ventilation (natural and mechanical). This course will expose course attendees to the design and operation of Electric Generators used in Wind Power generation and traction Electric Machines used in Electric Vehicles (EV’s). EV’s have been proven to be more efficient than Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) based vehicles. This efficiency gain is calculated when the entire well to wheel process is investigated. The higher efficiency of EV’s over ICE’s is mainly due to the use of high efficiency traction electric machines for propulsion. The mass adoption of EV in both public and private transportation will significantly reduce the petrol or diesel used by ICE vehicles and hence reduce Green House Gas emissions.

Science for Technicians ELEC1016

REEM2001

Electric Machines for Wind Energy and Electric Vehicles

3

Quizzes: 30 % Laboratory exercises: 30% Final Examination: 40%

Introduction to Electronics ELEC1018

Electrical Principles I ELEC1002

188

The Renewable Energy Industry in CARIFORUM Countries