WSQN1301 Energy Science and Technology

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering (Master's Course) Division of Advanced Science and Engineering Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering Program

Lecture Code WSQN1301 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name Energy Science and Technology

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Energy Science and Technology

Instructor LEE HANSOO

Instructor
(Katakana) リー　ハンスウ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  1Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Tues5-8：IDEC 207

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Basically, the lecture will be delivered face-to-face by the university policy. However, for those who are in their home countries, it will be delivered online as well upon request.
Online lecture、Tools for online lecture:（Bb9、MicroSoft Teams）、
The commence date:9th April 2024

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic

Course Area（Area） 25 : Science and Technology

Course Area（Discipline） 03 : Natural Environment

Eligible Students Master Course Students

Keywords Renewable Energy, Solar energy, Wind power, Hydropower, Energy and Society, Climate change

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline The climate change, especially global warming due to CO2 emission from the combustion of fossil fuels, has been a major concern in the last few decades. In order to mitigate the global warming the reduction of energy consumption is essential in terms of energy saving and efficient utilization. In this lecture, the fundamental principle for energy production and utilization in energy science and engineering will be studied to understand the current energy technology. The advanced energy production and utilization technology to reduce energy consumption will be discussed based on the strategies for sustainable development.

Class Schedule lesson1　Introduction
1) Energy science
lesson2　Climate change and Environment
1) Climate change and global warming
2) Earth system
3) Atmosphere
4) Ocean
lesson3　Thermal energy
1) Heat and temperature
2) Laws of thermodynamics
3) Combustion
4) Carbon capture and storage
5) Thermodynamics of steam power plants
lesson4　Hydro power
1) Physical properties of fluids
2) Mass continuity
3) Energy conservation: Bernoulli’s equation
4) Lift and circulation
5) Hydro power: Dam
6) Water turbines
7) Micro hydro and potential of hydropower
lesson5　Ocean power
1) Ocean properties
2) Ocean thermal energy conversion
3) Osmotic power
4) Tidal power
5) Wave power
lesson6　Wind power
1) Source of wind energy
2) Kinetic energy of wind
3) Wind turbine blade design factors
4) Modern wind turbines
lesson7　Solar energy
1) Solar spectrum and radiation
2) Solar cell
3) Photovoltaics(PV)
4) Concentrated solar power (CSP)
lesson8　Field trip to a renewable power plant
lesson9　Field trip to a renewable power plant
lesson10　Field trip to a renewable power plant
lesson11　Nuclear power
1) Binding energy and stability of nuclei
2) Fission
3) Fusion and magnetic confinement
3) Reactors
4) Nuclear waster and environment
lesson12　Biomass
1) Photosynthesis and crop
2) Biomass for heat and power
3) Liquid biofuels
lesson13　Energy and Society
1) Environmental impacts of energy production
2) Economics of energy production
3) Cost-benefit analysis and Risk analysis
4) Strategy for low carbon emissions
lesson14　Student presentations 1
1) Current energy resources of your own or target country
2) Future energy perspectives of your own or target country
3) Strategies for sustainable energy-efficient technology for your own or target country
lesson15　Student presentations 2
1) Current energy resources of your own or target country
2) Future energy perspectives of your own or target country
3) Strategies for sustainable energy-efficient technology for your own or target country
4) Final summary of course work

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Text:
Andrews and Jelley (2013), Energy Science: principles, technologies   and impacts, Oxford, 424p
References:
Boeker and Grondelle (2011), Environmental Physics; Sustainable  Energy and Climate Change, Wiley, 429p
Goldemberg (2012), Energy; What everyone needs to know, Oxford, 159p
Godfrey Boyle (2012), Renewable Energy: Power for a sustainable future, Oxford, 566p

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Power Point, Computer, and Projector

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Basic knowledge of earth system science such as atmospheric and oceanic circulations of the earth.

Requirements Basic knowledge of Earth System Science such as Atmosphere, Ocean, Hydrology, and their cycles

Grading Method Attendance (30%), report (40%) and presentation (30%)
S: ≧ 90, A: < 90 and ≧ 80, B: < 80 and ≧ 70, C: < 70 and ≧ 60, Z(Fail): < 60

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other 1. Field trip
 Visit a renewable power plant in Hiroshima Prefecture (Half or full day) if the COVID19 situation gets better. Otherwise, it will be replaced with other programs.
2. Report and Presentation
Theme : [Current energy resources, future perspectives and strategies for sustainable energy-efficient technology of your own country]
1) Report (40%) => Individual
2) Presentation (40%) => Individual

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering (Master's Course) Division of Advanced Science and Engineering Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering Program
Lecture Code	WSQN1301	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Energy Science and Technology
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Energy Science and Technology
Instructor	LEE HANSOO
Instructor (Katakana)	リー　ハンスウ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Tues5-8：IDEC 207
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Basically, the lecture will be delivered face-to-face by the university policy. However, for those who are in their home countries, it will be delivered online as well upon request. Online lecture、Tools for online lecture:（Bb9、MicroSoft Teams）、 The commence date:9th April 2024
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area（Area）	25 : Science and Technology
Course Area（Discipline）	03 : Natural Environment
Eligible Students	Master Course Students
Keywords	Renewable Energy, Solar energy, Wind power, Hydropower, Energy and Society, Climate change
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	The climate change, especially global warming due to CO2 emission from the combustion of fossil fuels, has been a major concern in the last few decades. In order to mitigate the global warming the reduction of energy consumption is essential in terms of energy saving and efficient utilization. In this lecture, the fundamental principle for energy production and utilization in energy science and engineering will be studied to understand the current energy technology. The advanced energy production and utilization technology to reduce energy consumption will be discussed based on the strategies for sustainable development.
Class Schedule	lesson1　Introduction 1) Energy science lesson2　Climate change and Environment 1) Climate change and global warming 2) Earth system 3) Atmosphere 4) Ocean lesson3　Thermal energy 1) Heat and temperature 2) Laws of thermodynamics 3) Combustion 4) Carbon capture and storage 5) Thermodynamics of steam power plants lesson4　Hydro power 1) Physical properties of fluids 2) Mass continuity 3) Energy conservation: Bernoulli’s equation 4) Lift and circulation 5) Hydro power: Dam 6) Water turbines 7) Micro hydro and potential of hydropower lesson5　Ocean power 1) Ocean properties 2) Ocean thermal energy conversion 3) Osmotic power 4) Tidal power 5) Wave power lesson6　Wind power 1) Source of wind energy 2) Kinetic energy of wind 3) Wind turbine blade design factors 4) Modern wind turbines lesson7　Solar energy 1) Solar spectrum and radiation 2) Solar cell 3) Photovoltaics(PV) 4) Concentrated solar power (CSP) lesson8　Field trip to a renewable power plant lesson9　Field trip to a renewable power plant lesson10　Field trip to a renewable power plant lesson11　Nuclear power 1) Binding energy and stability of nuclei 2) Fission 3) Fusion and magnetic confinement 3) Reactors 4) Nuclear waster and environment lesson12　Biomass 1) Photosynthesis and crop 2) Biomass for heat and power 3) Liquid biofuels lesson13　Energy and Society 1) Environmental impacts of energy production 2) Economics of energy production 3) Cost-benefit analysis and Risk analysis 4) Strategy for low carbon emissions lesson14　Student presentations 1 1) Current energy resources of your own or target country 2) Future energy perspectives of your own or target country 3) Strategies for sustainable energy-efficient technology for your own or target country lesson15　Student presentations 2 1) Current energy resources of your own or target country 2) Future energy perspectives of your own or target country 3) Strategies for sustainable energy-efficient technology for your own or target country 4) Final summary of course work
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Text: Andrews and Jelley (2013), Energy Science: principles, technologies and impacts, Oxford, 424p References: Boeker and Grondelle (2011), Environmental Physics; Sustainable Energy and Climate Change, Wiley, 429p Goldemberg (2012), Energy; What everyone needs to know, Oxford, 159p Godfrey Boyle (2012), Renewable Energy: Power for a sustainable future, Oxford, 566p
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Power Point, Computer, and Projector
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Basic knowledge of earth system science such as atmospheric and oceanic circulations of the earth.
Requirements	Basic knowledge of Earth System Science such as Atmosphere, Ocean, Hydrology, and their cycles
Grading Method	Attendance (30%), report (40%) and presentation (30%) S: ≧ 90, A: < 90 and ≧ 80, B: < 80 and ≧ 70, C: < 70 and ≧ 60, Z(Fail): < 60
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other	1. Field trip  Visit a renewable power plant in Hiroshima Prefecture (Half or full day) if the COVID19 situation gets better. Otherwise, it will be replaced with other programs. 2. Report and Presentation Theme : [Current energy resources, future perspectives and strategies for sustainable energy-efficient technology of your own country] 1) Report (40%) => Individual 2) Presentation (40%) => Individual
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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