This course provides an introduction to renewable energy generation and energy saving measures through intelligent building control. As such, it addresses the aims of a number of courses in Science and Technology. A comprehensive set of curriculum worksheets and supporting documentation deliver experiments to illuminate the issues raised.
Learning objectives:
Advantages / disadvantages of renewable energy sources:
photovoltaic, wind, wave, hydroelectric
Solar cells and their operation
Electricity generators
Solar heating and energy storage
Voltage regulation
Efficiency of a filament lamp and LED lamp
Insulation and double glazing
Energy efficient building design using microcontrollers
Components included:
1 Power supply carrier with battery symbol; 1 Resistor, 47K, 1/4W, 5%
1 USB reprogrammable PIC carrier with power lead, 1 Lead, yellow,
500mm, 4mm to 4mm stackable, 2 Thermistor, 470 ohm, NTC (DIN);
2 Lead, black, 500mm, 4mm to 4mm stackable, 1 Phototransitor; 2 Lead,
red. 500mm, 4mm to 4mm stackable, 2 Lampholder, MES; 1 Lampholder,
MES, for automotive LEDs, 12 Connecting Link; 2 Switch, push to make,
metal strip, 1 Solar cell; 1 Locktronics User Guide, 1 Hand cranked
generator; 1 MES bulb, 6.5V, 0.3A, 1 MES bulb, 6V, 0.04A; 1 Potentiometer,
10k (DIN), 1 Slotted opto sensor with 2mm to 4mm lead; 1 Resistor, 1k,
1/4W, 5% (DIN), 2 Power supply; 1 7 x 5 metric baseboard with 4mm pillars
1 Capacitor, 22,000uF, Electrolytic 16V; 1 Energy Meter, 1 LED, red,
5V (SB); 1 Resistor, 270 ohm, 1/2W, 5% (DIN), 1 MES bulb, 12V, LED, white;
1 Resistor 1M, 1/4W, 5% (DIN) To deliver this course you will need some
Multimeters.
