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MODULE TITLE	Marine Renewable Energy	CREDIT VALUE	15
MODULE CODE	ENE3003	MODULE CONVENER	Dr Helen C M Smith (Coordinator)

DURATION: TERM	1	2	3
DURATION: WEEKS	0	10	0

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)	20

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

Marine Renewable Energy is an advanced module covering marine (primarily wave and tidal) energy. The module aims initially to equip you with the knowledge and skills to perform resource assessment studies for these industries and to analyse and interpret data acquired for such studies. It includes a practical tutorial on the industry- standard wave modelling software SWAN, and development of programming and analysis skills using Matlab. It will also give you an understanding of the wider industries, including technical developments, operational aspects and environmental impacts and the policy context.

This is a specialist module that requires a good level of mathematical and computational ability, and is not recommended for interdisciplinary pathways. Prerequisite module: ENE1001 or equivalent.

AIMS - intentions of the module

The aim of this module is to provide you with a broad understanding of the technical, operational and environmental aspects of the wave and tidal energy industries. It has an initial focus on resource assessment, with the aim of equipping you with the ability to calculate the available power at a site from raw data, and to perform, analyse and interpret resource assessment studies with direct relevance to device operation. It will then introduce you to wider operational aspects including offshore operations, environmental consenting and impacts, and ongoing challenges facing the industry.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:

1 Analyse the wave power resource at a proposed wave project location using measured data using Matlab;

2 Understand the harmonic theory of tides, and have an ability to synthesise time series of tidal height and tidal current data for resource assessment purposes;

3 Understand the use and operation of marine data measurement instruments to conduct a marine energy resource assessment;

4 Display basic competence in the use of the nearshore wave modelling software SWAN for wave propagation and resource assessment;

5 Grasp power conversion principles, devices and technology used to harness wave and tidal energy, and issues relating to device operation and the production of power.

6 Understand the development of marine energy as an industry, including the pathway and pace of the development of the technology, with appreciation of the challenges at each stage.

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:

7 Apply mathematical and statistical methods (in software or otherwise) for resource assessment calculations;

8 Critically evaluate scientific knowledge and apply it to the engineering context.

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge:

9 Demonstrate sufficient time planning and management skills to produce a report requiring a diverse application of knowledge and skills;

10 Synthesise data from a range of sources and draw appropriate conclusions.

11 Work effectively as a member of a team

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

Review of Year 1/2 material: wave and tidal energy;
Wave resource assessment: linear wave theory, wave spectra, calculation of parameters from spectra, wave measurement;
Use of Matlab for resource data analysis;
Wave and tidal measurement instrumentation;
Hydrodynamics, wave forces on submerged bodies, energy transfer and conversion principles;
Wave modelling: history of wave models, the SWAN model, practical session using SWAN;
Wave energy industry: history of the industry, device types, device development, test site development;
Tidal resource assessment: origin of the tides, harmonic tidal theory, shallow water effects, tidal measurement;
Tidal energy industry: history of the industry, device types, device development, test site development;
Marine energy operations: introduction to operational issues – moorings, deployment, weather windows, reliability;
Additional offshore technologies including floating wind, ocean thermal energy conversion and salinity gradient.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities	40.00	Guided Independent Study	110.00	Placement / Study Abroad	0.00

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	24	Lectures
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	10	Practical sessions: Wave modelling with SWAN: A series of exercises to familiarise candidates with the use of the SWAN wave model. Flume-based practical: Experimental design and implementation using the flume tank.
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	6	Tutorial and workshops: Resource analysis with Matlab. Self-paced sessions where staff are on hand to support students working independently on resource assessment and interpretation tasks.
Guided Independent Study	110	Reading, preparation for assessments.

ASSESSMENT

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

Form of Assessment	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Worksheets on wave and tidal calculations to consolidate material covered in lectures.	4 hours	1,2,4,7	Exercises will be reviewed and discussed in tutorial sessions.

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework	100	Written Exams	0	Practical Exams	0

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment	% of Credit	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
In class test	20	1 hour	1, 5, 7	Written feedback, and follow-up tutorial
Group project report	30	1800 word equivalent per student	3, 9, 10, 11	Verbal feedback and peer review to group, individual written feedback
Individual report	50	3000 word equivalent	1, 2, 4, 6-10	Individual written, plus group feedback covering general issues

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original Form of Assessment	Form of Re-assessment	ILOs Re-assessed	Time Scale for Re-assessment
In class test	In class test	1, 5, 7	August reassessment period
Group project report	Individual report	3, 9, 10	August reassessment period
Individual report	Individual report	1, 2, 4, 6-10	August reassessment period

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Referred and deferred assignments will mirror the original modes of assessment, with the group report replaced by an individual report covering similar material.

RESOURCES

INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk

Reading list for this module:

Type	Author	Title	Publisher	Year	ISBN	Search
Set	Bhattacharyya, R., McCormick, M.E.	Wave Energy Conversion	Elsevier	2003	0080442129	[Library]
Set	Boyle, G.	Renewable Energy	Oxford University Press	2012	0199261784	[Library]
Set	Cruz, J.	Ocean Wave Energy: Current Status and Future Perspectives	Springer	2008	978-3-540-74894-6	[Library]
Set	Holthuijsen, L.H.	Waves in Oceanic and Coastal Waters	Cambridge University Press	2007	978-0-521-86028-4	[Library]
Set	Ingram, D.M., Smith, G.H., Bittencourt Ferreira, C., Smith, H	Protocols for the Equitable Assessment of Marine Energy Converters	University of Edinburgh	2011	978-0-9508920-2-3	[Library]
Set	Kolliatsas, C	Offshore renewable energy : accelerating the deployment of offshore wind, tidal and wave technologies	Earthscan	2012	9781849714709	[Library]
Set	Lynn, P.A.	Electricity from wave and tide : an introduction to marine energy	Wiley	2014	9781118340912	[Library]
Set	Multon, B.	Marine renewable energy handbook	Wiley	2012	9781848213326	[Library]
Set	Open University	Waves, Tides and Shallow water processes	Butterworth Heinemann	1999	978-750642811	[Library]
Set	Tavner, P.J.	Offshore wind turbines : reliability, availability and maintenance	IET	2012	9781849192293	[Library]
Set	Tucker, M.J. and Pitt, E.G.	Waves in Ocean Engineering	Elsevier	2001	978-0080435664.	[Library]

CREDIT VALUE	15	ECTS VALUE	7.5

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES	ENE1001
CO-REQUISITE MODULES

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)	6	AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING	No
ORIGIN DATE	Wednesday 11 January 2017	LAST REVISION DATE	Monday 06 March 2023

KEY WORDS SEARCH	Wave power; tidal power; marine energy; offshore energy.

ENE3003 - Marine Renewable Energy (2023)