A broad range of disciplines covered by Energy are reflected in this degree which covers energy resources, energy efficiency, environmental legislation, environmental impact assessment and energy in buildings.
The course modules are as follows:
This module will provide the students with an overview of current energy production and consumption, extraction and conversion technologies, environmental impact of energy consumption, policies, and current energy debates.
The module will introduce: Energy production and consumption, with some national statistics; Energy resources, including fossil fuels and Renewable Energy resources; Extraction, conversion, and transmission technologies (e.g., engines, turbines, generators); Environmental impacts of fuel consumption; Some current national and international policies.
The aim of this module is to introduce up-to-date heat exchanger technology and provide skills for their optimisation in design and application. Heat exchangers are essential components of many energy systems. They are increasingly examined with a view to minimise losses. The module covers new and established types of heat exchangers, the use of material to overcome degradation by corrosion or fouling, and introduction to software for heat exchanger design and selection.
This module will provide students with an overview of ‘demand-side’ management and its contribution to network capacity and security.
The module syllabus covers: Review of energy storage technologies and their contribution to the integration of renewable generation and the operation of large-scale electrical networks; introduction of students to the methods of interfacing energy storage mechanisms to electrical networks; describe the contribution energy storage technology can make to transportation and industry.
The module will cover historical and legislative aspects of EIA, and EIA throughout the EC. Contents and assessments of EIA and an introduction to the assessment methodologies, detailed assessment methodologies and risk assessment.
The module will introduce students to Technology Assessment / Environmental Audit; Ecological Impact Assessment; Social Impact Assessment; Strategic Impact Assessment; Modeling in EIA and conclude with a Case Study.
The module will provide an introduction to available or projected technologies to generate energy/electricity from renewable resources, and will place engineering technologies in context of environmental, political, and economical constraints. The renewable energy technology syllabus covers: Survey of current energy generation, projected demand, political targets; Introduction to range of discussed technologies; Theory of turbines; Hydro; Large-and small scale. Turbines; practical issues; Wind energy (on-shore/off-shore); Fluid Mechanics of (wind) turbines; Practical issues of location/control/construction; PhotoVoltaics; Fundamentals; Practical solutions and limitations; Wave power; fundamentals, application, and potential; Tidal streams and tidal barrages; Fundamentals and potential.
The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the implications of energy use for the design and operation of building services.
The syllabus covers Introduction to Energy Management, Assessment of energy consumption; Techniques for reducing energy consumption; The role of the energy manager in evaluating the benefits of energy management, simple and discounted payback periods, rate of return, net present value, energy supply, contract energy management, the future of energy management.
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the basic principles associated with the provision of air conditioning in buildings.
The module introduces student to: Fundamentals of air and water vapour mixtures, psychometric charts and air conditioning processes, cooling load calculations; Selection of supply design conditions, calculation of heat gains, sensible and latent, influence of building design, orientation, materials etc; Refrigeration cycles and heat rejection equipment, cooling towers, condensers, cooler coils and air handling plant. Allocation of plant space in buildings, network design. Air distribution and movement in rooms.; Air conditioning systems, room units, induction units, fan coil units, dual duct systems, multizone and VAV systems. Control and monitoring of systems.
This module will provide an understanding of the relationship between energy, technology and business. The module includes theoretical and practical aspects of strategic competitive implications for companies; industrial and business drivers; issues of strategic and cultural change, business ethics, and environmental issues.
Research Methods, Project Planning and Experimental Design This will provide students with a range of advanced and specialised skills in the planning and undertaking of research or development work including critical review and analysis, experimental design and communication skills.
Students will acquire specialised knowledge in the chosen topic within the field of Energy.
Heriot-Watt recognises that teaching and research are synergistic and that high quality postgraduate teaching must always be informed by professional experience and research activity. To provide the necessary flexibility we have progressively developed our learning materials in open format, making extensive use of electronic media.
Students will have the opportunity to study full time on the basis of mixed modes of study. This is through class attendance together with assisted distance learning mainly on-campus but also off-campus. The unique course flexibility allows experienced and recent graduates students to tailor the course content and structure to their specific needs.
The courses provide a flexible development path for students with a BEng honours (2:1 minimum or equivalent) to achieve a level equivalent to an MEng degree, which is an academic requirement for recognition as a Chartered Engineer by the Energy Institute. It also provides the necessary skills and additional specific knowledge for those already in employment.
A wide range of project options is available, ranging from a short (two-module) individual Energy Analysis through an individual or group project (both four modules), to a substantial dissertation (eight modules). All students are required to take a project option to a minimum of four modules. In addition, Students are encouraged to carry out projects within industry.
The course provides a development path for students with a BEng honours (2.1 minimum or equivalent) to achieve a level equivalent to a MEng Degree, which is a requirement for recognition as a Chartered Engineer by the Energy Institute.
The course provides the opportunity for graduate engineers or scientists and corporate members of related professional bodies to acquire an overview and detailed knowledge and skills to meet the challenges and develop opportunities in the Energy sector and in industries affected by energy policies.
Graduates find jobs, or open up their career prospects, in a wide range of companies, from small specialised companies and consultants to multi-national companies in the oil and gas and power generation industries. Graduation from the MSc in Energy enables students to attain membership of the professional association, thus enhancing their career prospects.
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