Design and integration of concentrated solar power and photovoltaic thermal hybrid systems.
About this course
This course covers the principles, design, and integration of solar thermal technologies. You will explore concentrated solar power systems and photovoltaic thermal hybrid systems, focusing on their application in industrial and energy contexts. The course builds on your understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer to evaluate practical solar energy solutions.
You will work through case studies of existing installations and develop design calculations for collector efficiency and system integration. The focus is on how these systems fit into broader energy processes, considering both technical performance and operational constraints.
Who takes this course
This course is offered to students in the Renewable Energy Systems graduate certificate program.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Analyze the thermal performance of concentrated solar power collectors and parabolic trough systems.
- Evaluate the efficiency of photovoltaic thermal hybrid collectors under varying environmental conditions.
- Design integration strategies for hybrid solar systems within existing process plants.
- Assess economic and environmental factors in the selection of solar thermal technologies.
- Apply safety standards for high-temperature solar thermal installations.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Mid-term examination | 30 |
| Design project report | 40 |
| Final examination | 30 |