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Overview
You’ll study the conversion of energy from one form to another for storage. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of the need for, and efficiency behind, energy conversion and storage.
The Energy Conversion and Storage course at the University of Aberdeen uses engineering and chemical engineering concepts of thermodynamics, mass and energy balances.
Outcomes
By the end of this energy storage course, you’ll be able to…
- Explain the reasons for storing energy and the options available for energy storage over different time frames.
- Communicate the need to convert, store, then reconvert from one form of energy to another.
- Assess energy conversion efficiency and understand efficiency limitations during conversion due to thermodynamic or device limitations.
- Evaluate different sources of energy and quantify their energy potential.
Programme Structure
You’ll cover the following topics:- First and second laws of thermodynamics
- Vapour power plants and cycle efficiency
- Source efficiency, combustion
- Fuel cells
- Energy conversion, biomass
- Energy supply and demand, the options
- Hydrogen (physical and chemical storage, generation from fossil and renewable sources, application as a fuel)
- Mechanical, electrochemical and electrical storage
- Thermal storage
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course has no formal entry requirements. You decide if it’s suitable for you.
The course is delivered at Masters level. At this level, for this course, you’d usually have at least:
- a 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry, or
- three years’ relevant experience that supports this level of training.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1395 GBP / full≈ 1395 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1395 GBP / full≈ 1395 GBP / full
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