Master Programme (M.Sc.):

 

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency for the MENA Region (RE3MENA)

 

University of Kassel and Cairo University

 

 

Supported by

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

 

on behalf of

Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Study Handbook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Prerequisites.. 4

Thermodynamics Basics. 4

Engineering Thermodynamics. 4

Fluid Mechanics. 5

Heat Transfer 6

Electrical Engineering Basics. 7

Electrical Engineering Fundamentals. 7

Control Systems. 8

Mathematics. 9

Mathematics Basics. 9

Mathematics Applications. 10

Compulsories.. 11

Intercultural Competencies I. 11

Intensive and Continuous Language Courses. 11

Presentation and Moderation Techniques. 12

Intercultural Communication I (Cross Cultural Issues in the Workplace) 13

Intercultural Competencies II. 15

Regional and Institutional Knowledge. 15

German-Arab Relations (German Cooperation with the Arab World) 16

Energy and Society. 17

Renewable Energies. 18

Energy Meteorology. 18

Grid Integration. 19

Potentials of the MENA Region, Europe and Germany in RE.. 21

Renewable Energies - Basics. 22

Energy Efficiency and Conservation. 23

Energy Efficiency in Processes and Systems. 23

Energy Efficiency in Buildings. 24

Economical / Ecological Aspects of RE&EE.. 25

Environmental Issues and Management of their Effects (Global Climate Change) 25

Energy Economics - Macro. 26

Energy Economics - Micro. 27

International Project Management 28

International Project Management Basics. 28

Project Management in Development Cooperation. 29

Engineering Economics and Feasibility Studies for RE&EE.. 30

Potentials of Institutions and Companies for the MENA Region in Germany. 32

Electives.. 33

Bio Energy. 33

Bio Energy I. 33

Bio Energy II. 35

Solar Thermal Systems. 36

Solar Thermal Systems I. 36

Solar Thermal Systems II. 38

Solar Thermal Power. 40

Concentrated Solar Thermal Power I. 40

Concentrated Solar Thermal Power II. 42

Photovoltaic. 43

Photovoltaic I. 43

Photovoltaic II. 45

Wind Energy. 47

Wind Energy I. 47

Wind Energy II (Electrical Aspects) 49

Wind Energy II (Mechanical Aspects) 51

Wind Park Planning. 53

Energy Economics. 54

Energy Economics Special 54

Energy Efficiency and Conservation. 55

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Special 55


 

Prerequisites

 

Thermodynamics Basics

 

Engineering Thermodynamics

 


Name of Module

Thermodynamics Basics

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Engineering Thermodynamics

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

15

15

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Prerequisite

Cairo

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Basics

 

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

Pre-Physics and Math

Learning Outcomes

·      Ability to apply the first and second laws of thermo dynamics on thermal systems

·      Ability to use property tables and charts

·      Ability to Perform energy balances

·      Ability to calculate power  and refrigeration cycle performance

Content

Fundamental concepts and definitions- Unit systems-Thermodynamic properties- pure substances- First law of thermodynamics- Thermodynamic relations- Second law of thermodynamics. Vapour power cycles- Reversed cycles.

Teaching format / methods

·      Lectures and presentations

·      Problem based teaching

·      Experimental measurements

·      Use of simple computer programs

Assessment method

Exams, quizzes and projects

Module Coordinator

Prof. Hendawi Salem,  

 

Lecturers

Prof. Hendawi Salem

 

Recommended Reading

 

“Fundamentals of Thermodynamics”, Van Wyline

 

 


Fluid Mechanics

 


Name of Module

Thermodynamics Basics

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Fluid Mechanics

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

15

15

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Prerequisite

Cairo

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Basics

 

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

Thermodynamics

Learning Outcomes

  • Ability to characterise different types of flows (laminar vs turbulent).
  • Ability to apply conservation equations to fluid flow and perform momentum and mass balances
  • Ability to apply dimensional analysis
  • Ability to calculate pressure losses in ducts and calculate pumping power requirements.

Content

 

Introduction to fundamental concepts of fluids- Fluid statics- Basic conservation equations- Bernoulli equation- Viscous flow in ducts and pipes- Turbulent flow - pressure loss calculation in pipes - dimensional similarity.

Teaching format / methods

·      Lectures and presentations

·      Problem based teaching

·      Experimental measurements

Assessment method

Exams, quizzes and projects

 

Module Coordinator

Prof. Hendawi Salem,

Lecturers

Prof. Mahmoud Fouad

 

Recommended Reading

 

Class notes

 

 

 

 

 

 


Heat Transfer

 


Name of Module

Thermodynamics Basics

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Heat Transfer

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours

(Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

 1.2

15

15

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Prerequisite

Cairo

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Basics

 

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

Thermodynamics

Learning Outcomes

·      Understand basic principles of heat transfer and its basic modes.

·      Apply governing differential equation and perform simple energy balance on energy systems.

·      Calculations for temperature distribution and heat flow in simple geometries.

·      Sizing and performance evaluation of heat exchangers and insulation.

·      Use the basic measuring devices associated with the subject.

·      Generate and systematically analyze real engineering problems.

·      Capability for use of software and data analysis.

·      Working in groups.

Content

·      Introduction to different modes of Heat Transfer

·      Heat transfer by thermal conduction (1D steady state cond,- Heat Transfer in composite walls and cylinders- Internal heat generation- overall HT coefficient- extended surfaces).

·      Heat Transfer by convection (Natural and forced convection: principles, mechanisms and correlations)

·      Heat Transfer by Thermal radiation (principles- radiation properties, surface heat exchange)

·      Heat Transfer by boiling and condensation

·      Heat exchanger types and basic sizing calculations.

 

Teaching format / methods

·      Lectures and presentations

·      Problem based teaching

·      Experimental measurements

·      Use of simple computer programs

Assessment method

Exams, quizzes and projects

Module Coordinator

 

Prof. Hendawi Salem,

Lecturers

 

Prof. Adel Khalil

Recommended Reading

 

“Heat Transfer”, by J.P. Holman

 


 Electrical Engineering Basics

Electrical Engineering Fundamentals


Name of Module

Electrical Engineering Basics

Course Code

 

Name of Class

Electrical Engineering Fundamentals

Credit Points (ECTS)

3

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.8

40

15

35

90

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Prerequisite

Cairo

English

Classification within the curriculum:

basics

 

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

Pre course mathematics, mathematics

Learning Outcomes

 

-          Students know Definitions related to electrical quantities and systems

-          They are able to analyse electrical circuits

-          They are able to handle measuring instruments and sensors

-          They know about the principles of energy conversion mechanical <=> electrical

 

Content

 

-          Definitions

-          basic loads

-          DC- and AC circuit analysis

-          Power electronics: DC/DC, DC/AC topologies

-          measurements

-          energy conversion, rotating machines

-          laboratories and exercises

 

Teaching format / methods

lectures, laboratories, small project work in groups

 

Assessment method

written exam

Module Coordinator

Prof. Ahmed Alaa El Kousy, Prof.-Dr.-Ing. Albert Claudi

 

Lecturers

Prof. Ahmed Alaa El Kousy

 

Recommended Reading

Textbook

 


Control Systems


Name of Module

Electrical Engineering Basics

Course Code

 

Name of Class

Control Systems

Credit Points (ECTS)

1

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

0.6

15

5

10

30

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Prerequisite

Cairo

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Basics

 

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

Basic Mathematics, Electrotechnical Basics, Basic handling of Computers, Matlab/Simulink Basics.

 

Learning Outcomes

 

Students are able to understand and calculate simple linear control systems; they understand the specific terms and problems of control theory. In the discussion with control experts they are able to define the parameters for control circuits.

Content

 

introduction to control circuits

signal flow charts

basic elements of block diagram models

the simulation of systems using matlab

linear system overlay techniques

step response

feedback performance

stability of linear feedback control systems

frequency response of control circuits

industrial PID controllers

 

Teaching format / methods

Lectures with integrated exercises, examples with Matlab/Simulink during lectures, homework exercises, Downloads of exercises and matlab-model files.

 

Assessment method

Written examination, approx. 40 minutes

 

Module Coordinator

 

Prof. Ahmed Alaa El Kousy, Prof.-Dr.-Ing. Albert Claudi

Lecturers

Prof.-Dr.-Ing. Albert Claudi

 

Recommended Reading

Handouts of the lectures transparencies in PDF format

Control System Basics book (to be defined)

 

 


Mathematics

Mathematics Basics

Name of Module

Mathematics

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Mathematics Basics

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

40

18

2

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Prerequisite

Cairo

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Basics

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

Pre-math

Learning Outcomes

1. Ability to deal with functions and its differentiation and integration.

2. Ability to deal with functions of more than one variable.

3. Ability to deal with matrices, determinants and system of equations.

4. Ability to deal with random variables in a probabilistic model.

5. Ability to deal with data statistically.

6. Ability to deal with sampling and making statistical decisions.

Contents

  • Calculus [22 h, 8 L+6 Exercises]

o        Single variable calculus (differentiation, integration)

o         Multi-variable calculus (Partial differentiation, multiple     integration)

  • Linear Algebra [18 h, 6 L+6 Exercises]

o                  Vector Spaces, Matrices, Determinants

o                     Linear system of equations

o                     Eigenvalue problem

o              Matrix functions

  • Probability and Statistics [20 h, 6 L+6 Exercises+2 individual work]

o                     Random Variables, Distributions, Expectations

o                     Joint Distributions

o                     Computer Simulation (project)

o                     Statistics

Teaching format / methods

Lectures and group discussions

Assessment method

Written examination at the end of the course

 

Module Coordinator

 

The head of Mathematics council in Engineering mathematics dept., Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University.

Lecturers

To be selected by Mathematics council in Engineering mathematics dept.

Recommended Reading

  • Calculus: Thomas, Calculus: Early Transcendental, Addison Wesley, 2006.
  • Linear Algebra: Larson and et al, Elementary linear algebra, Houghton Mifflin com., 2004

Probability and Statistics: Walpole and et al, Probability and Statistics for engineers and scientists, Prentice Hall Intern., New Jersey, 2007.

 

Mathematics Applications


Name of Module

Mathematics

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Mathematics Applications

Credit Points (ECTS)

1

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

0.6

11

5

3

30

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Prerequisite

Cairo

English

Classification within the curriculum:

 

 

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

Math basics

Learning Outcomes

 

  • The ability to solve some basic differential equations using some useful methods (analytically and numerically)
  • The ability of using MATLAB in solving some problems numerically

Contents

 

Applied Numerical Methods using MATLAB [14 h, 5 L+2 Exe., 2  I.W.]

  • MATLAB fundamentals
  • Solutions of systems of equations
  • Curve fitting
  • Interpolation
  • Numerical differentiation and integration
  • [project]

Partial differential equations [16 h, 6 L+3 Exe., 1  I.W.]

  • On ordinary differential equations
  • Diffusion-type problems
  • Wave-type problems
  • Steady state type problems
  • Numerical techniques in solving P.D.E. [project]

Teaching format / methods

Lectures and group discussions

 

Assessment method

Examination at the end of the course

 

Module Coordinator

The head of Mathematics council in Engineering mathematics dept., Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University.

Lecturers

To be selected by Mathematics council in Engineering mathematics dept.

Recommended Reading

  • Zill, A first course in differential equations with modelling applications, Brook and Cole, 2009.
  • Farlow, Partial differential equations for scientists and engineers, John Wiley, N.Y., 1982.
  • Chapra, Applied numerical methods with MATLAB for engineers and scientists, McGraw Hill, N.Y., 2008.

 

 

 


Compulsories

 

Intercultural Competencies I

 

Intensive and Continuous Language Courses

 

Name of Module

Intercultural Competencies I

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Intensive and Continuous Language Courses

Credit Points (ECTS)

Non

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

 

 

 

 

 

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Compulsory

Cairo, Kassel

English

Classification within the curriculum:

 

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

 

Learning Outcomes

 

Content

 

 

Teaching format / methods

 

Assessment method

 

Module Coordinator

 

Mrs. Deborah Dombret

Lecturers

 

 

Recommended Reading

 

 

 

 


Presentation and Moderation Techniques

 

Name of Module

Intercultural Competencies I

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Presentation and Moderation Techniques

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

10

20

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Compulsory

Cairo, Kassel

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Non technical

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

 

Learning Outcomes

a- Knowledge and Understanding:

·               Know the concepts of presentation and moderation

·               Understand the methods and techniques for efficient meeting organization, discussion and moderation techniques.

b- Intellectual Skills

·               Can envisage the content and prepare the materials for an efficient presentation

·               Develop and optimize the personal presentation and moderation skills

c- Professional and practical skills

·               Employing presentation and moderation techniques in his career

d- General and Transferable skills

·               Practicing discussion and moderation techniques

Content

Preliminary activities (classifying target groups, determining research topics, etc. )

Types and basic rules of different presentations

Content structure and developing a strategy for presentation

Planning and handling of presentation materials and facilities

Effective visualization

Report writing

Analyzing personal delivery habits in video recorded

Advanced presentation and moderation techniques

Training and improving delivery habits

Training efficient meeting organization

Teaching format / methods

Introductory class meetings

Lectures, including slide show and power point presentations

Open Ended discussions initiated by the lecturer

Practical exercises and video feedback

Case studies through group work ended by discussions

Assessment method

Students participation          25%

Students reports                    25%

Presentation and moderation project        50%

Module Coordinator

Prof. Fouad Khalaf, Prof. Dr. Finkbeiner

Lecturers

Dr. Sayed Kaseb, Cairo University

Recommended Reading

McNamara, C., "Basic Guide to Conducting Effective Meetings", 2008.

Rotondo, J. and Rotondo, M. "Presentation Skills for Managers", McGraw Hill, 2002.

Streibel, B. J.: The Manager´s Guide to Effective Meetings, McGraw

Hill 2003.

 

Intercultural Communication I (Cross Cultural Issues in the Workplace)

 


Name of Module

Intercultural Competencies I

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Intercultural Communication I (Cross Cultural Issues in the Workplace)

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

15

15

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Compulsory

Cairo

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Non-technical

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

 

Course Objectives

 

  1. Providing theoretical and practical know-how for those working cross cultural issues
  2. Define targeted behavioural or attitudinal changes in MC environment
  3. Building interpersonal relationships
  4. Addressing MC needs in the work place
  5. Showing how can MC be managed, and impact business by Developing awareness to improve conflict prevention & resolution

 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Course, the receiver

 

  1. Will be self-awareness of his strengths, weaknesses, prejudices, preconceptions, stereotypes
  2. Will have built better MC skills  and confidence and trust of what he has improved and in handling MC or CC issues
  3. Will have known how to motivate people to improve in MC issues
  4. Will be able to think outside the box (which may belong to normal culture devoid approaches)
  5. Will have developed better listening skills and positive attitude: focusing on common grounds rather than differences

 

Follow up of the course long term impact will positively help build self-mastery and breaking own barriers and open new horizons for the candidates in MC environment

 

Content

MC Diversity and the Work place. Race, Nationality, Religion, Values, Ethics, Languages & Communication, Misconceptions and Stereotypes, Attitudes World Cultures. Classifications 4 or 9.

Obstacles due to cross cultural environment. Lack of synergy, communication, mindsets, managerial issues, HR and organizational issues. Intercultural issues in the workplace. How to leverage cultural differences or difficulties.  Notion of time, prerequisistes for MC Environment, Cultural orientation & Preparedness, Legislative issues, Implementation …

HR Issues in MC Environment (staffing, directing & controllling). Competititveness & Competition, Remuneration Issues, Measuring Skills & Comptencies

Recipes of ways, tips and tactics to handle cross cultural issues (Collection off models). Brainstorming, Systems Approach (Thinking), Management of Change, Innovation & Creativity Models, Feedback Models, Managerial Models, HR Specifics, Models of Behavior.

Cross culture Negotiation Skills. The meeting etiquette, Cross cultural negotiation styles,  Negotiation tactics, Case by case approach.

Maximizing the potential of multicultural teams.

Case Studies, Visits, Talks,  Assignments…

 

Teaching format / methods

Formal & Interactive: ABC cultural Model, Case studies, Teamwork, Role play, Essays & Reports, Presentation

Handouts

PowerPoint Presentations

 

Assessment method

Quizzes

Assignments

Personal evaluation: Behaviour, participation, attitude, skills, progress

Written Exam

Presentation

Oral

Module Coordinator

Prof. Fouad Khalaf, Prof. Dr. Finkbeiner

 

Lecturers

Prof. Fouad Khalaf, Prof. Dr. Finkbeiner

 

Recommended Reading

 

 

 

 

 

 


Intercultural Competencies II

Regional and Institutional Knowledge

 


Name of Module

Intercultural Competencies II

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Regional and Institutional Knowledge

Credit Points (ECTS)

Non

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

 

 

 

 

 

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Compulsory

Cairo, Kassel

English

Classification within the curriculum

 

Requirements under examination regulations

non

Recommended Prerequisites

non

Learning Outcomes

Additionally the students will get in contact and with the most relevant institutions, companies and projects in the field of RE&EE in Germany and the MENA region.

Content

 

-          Institutions such as NREA, IMC, Centre of excellence, GTZ, InWent, DLR, …

-          Fieldtrips to relevant research and development projects

-          Relevant institutions for regional orientation

-          Presentations of representatives of relevant institutions or companies

 

Teaching format / methods

Excursions

 

Assessment method

Reports

 

Module Coordinator

Prof. Adel Khalil, Prof. Matthias Weiter

 

Lecturers

Prof. Adel Khalil, Dr. Sayed Kaseb, Telsche Nielsen

 

Recommended Reading

 

 

 

 


German-Arab Relations (German Cooperation with the Arab World)

 

Name of Module

Intercultural Competencies II

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

German-Arab Relations (German Cooperation with the Arab World)

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

15

15

30

60

Mode

Term, location

Language

Compulsory

Berlin, June 2010

English

Prerequisites

Reader, baggage for 6 day excursion

Learning Outcomes

 

-  Understanding political, economic and cultural objectives and instruments of German-Arab relations.

-  Understanding the institutional set-up of bilateral and multilateral development cooperation with special reference to the Arab World.

-  Acquiring the ability of critical assessment of instruments, institutions and results of cooperation.

 

Content

 

-  Role of German parliament, ministries for development, environment and economy, Arab embassies and other organisations of relevance for shaping and cultivating German-Arab relations.

-  Development co-operation between Germany and the Arab World

-  Nature and volume of German-Arab trade and investments.

-  Historic and present cultural and political relations between Germany and the Middle East

-  Providing information on objectives and content of German-Arab M.Sc. programmes

 

Teaching methods

 

Visits to organisations of importance for German-Arab relations in Berlin; lectures; discussions.

Assessment method

 

Degree of participation in group discussions, quality of interventions; report on organisations visited (written contributions to “excursion diary”)

Coordination

Prof. Matthias Weiter, Prof. Adel Khalil

Lecturers

Matthias Weiter and others

Recommended Reading

UN-Charta of 1945; Millennium Declaration of 2000; 

OECD/DAC peer review on Germany; Folder on German Bundestag; BMZ water sector strategy; Arab Human Development Reports 2002-2006.

 

 

 


Energy and Society

 


Name of Module

Intercultural Competencies II

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Energy and Society

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

 

5 x 4 (20)

40

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Compulsory

Kassel

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Basics

 

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

 

Learning Outcomes

·         Ability in critical analysis of energy projects worldwide and regional

- analyses of social effects,

- analysis of ecological effects,

- analysis of economical effects.

·         Responsibility of engineering

·         Understanding that each technical project creates impacts for the society. Mainly in the planning phase of a project, positive and negative effects has to be discussed in democratically form which include all directly or indirectly affected social groups by a project.

·         Understanding of the importance of participation by society.

·         Understanding of the importance of Environmental Assessment Studies

Content

Case studies about energy projects and their social, ecological and economical impacts.

e.g. Big waterpower projects, oil, gas, and coal exploration projects, wind energy, etc.

Case studies of energy projects which have been blocked.

Analysis of Environmental Assessment Studies

Study of international standards.

 

Teaching format / methods

Two seminar blocks and a time of working in groups.

At the beginning of the semester a block (2 x 4 hours) for introduction and teaching analyses instruments. Selection of case studies by the students.

Working in group to analyse a case.

Second seminar block near the end of the semester with the presentation and discussion of the case studies (3 x 4 hours)

Assessment method

Presentation with an elaborated text.

Module Coordinator

 

Prof. Matthias Weiter, Prof. Adel Khalil

Lecturers

Dr. Gawora

Recommended Reading

World Commission on Dams: Dams and Development: A New Framework of Decision-Making, London 2000

 

 

 

Renewable Energies

Energy Meteorology

 


Name of Module

Renewable Energies

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Energy Meteorology

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

16

14

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Compulsory

Cairo

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Basics

 

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

none

Learning Outcomes

-Knowledge of fundamentals of atmospheric flow and solar radiation and -Ability to predict, asses and analyse potentials of wind and solar energy from meteorological data

Content

Introduction

Wind Power

Fundamentals of atmospheric flow

Potential / Resources

Design conditions

Special-temporal behaviour of wind

Solar power

Fundamentals of radiation and atmosphere

Potential / Resources 

Special-temporal behaviour of solar radiation

Questions:

Block course has impact on the methods – seminar presentations by students are difficult for them to prepare in a block course. Then project work or similar would be more appropriate.

 

Teaching format / methods

Lecture and Seminar (or project work) should be combined.

 

Assessment method

Oral presentations during the seminar

Oral exam

Module Coordinator

Prof. Adel Khalil, Prof. J. Schmid

 

Lecturers

Dr. Bernhard Lange, Prof. Dr. Atef Sherif

 

Recommended Reading

Notes

 

 


Grid Integration

 


Name of Module

Renewable Energies

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Grid Integration

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

14

14

32

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Compulsory

Kassel

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Basics

 

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

Energy Meteorology, Renewable Energies Basics

Learning Outcomes

 

 

Content

 

Introduction (2h lectures)

 

I The spacio-temporal behaviour of wind and solar power (6 h lectures, 6 h seminars)

Wind and solar as energy source

The spacio-temporal behaviour of wind and solar power

 

II Integration of wind and solar power in the electricity grid (4 h lectures, 4 h seminars)

Grid operation

Wind and solar power in electricity grids

Balancing of production and consumption

Grid connection and ancillary services for the grid

 

III Strategies and tools for the operation of the electricity supply system (4 h lectures, 4 h seminars)

Online-Monitoring and smoothing effect

Wind power and solar power forecasting

Control options for the renewable power ‚plant’

Outlook: Virtual power plant, storage, load management,…

 

Questions:

Where should the course take place?

Should it be a course with e.g. 2 h weekly or a block course? This has impact on the methods – seminar talks by students are difficult for them to prepare in a block course. Then project work or similar would be more appropriate.

I assume that the technical questions of grid integration as part of wind turbine technology are covered in the Wind Energy I module in the first semester.

 

Teaching format / methods

Lecture and Seminar (or project work) should be combined.

 

Assessment method

Oral presentations during the seminar

Oral exam

Module Coordinator

 

Prof. J. Schmid, Prof. Adel Khalil

Lecturers

 

Dr. Kurt Rohrig, Dr. Bernhard Lange, Prof. M. ElSobky

Recommended Reading

 

 

 

 

 


Potentials of the MENA Region, Europe and Germany in RE

 


Name of Module

Renewable Energies

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Potentials of RE&EE in the MENA Region and Europe

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

10

20

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Compulsory

Cairo

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Basics

 

Requirements under examination regulations

non

Recommended Prerequisites

Presentation Techniques

Learning Outcomes

Students get a first overview about the different conditions for Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency in particular MENA-Countries and European Countries.

In groups they will give presentations of the situation in different countries and thus get a first overview over the region.

They learn researching specific information sources for Renewable Energy Potentials and definitions.

This knowledge will be an important background for the following modules.

Content

  • Actual energy situation in particular MENA-countries (preferably presentation of home country)
  • Definitions of potentials
  • Researching specific information sources
  • Actual state and Potentials of renewable Energies in the different countries
  • Actual Projects for Renewable Energies

Teaching format / methods

Case study

Assessment method

Presentation, term paper or printed Presentation

Module Coordinator

 

Prof. Adel Khalil, Prof. J. Schmid

Lecturers

Prof. Adel Khalil, Dr. Sayed Kaseb

 

Recommended Reading

 

Published RE Reports

 

 

 

 

 

 


Renewable Energies - Basics


Name of Module

Renewable Energies

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Renewable Energies - Basics

Credit Points (ECTS)

4

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

2.4

30

30

60

120

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Compulsory

Cairo

English

Classification within the curriculum

Basics

 

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

Thermodynamics

Learning Outcomes

·         The students learn the basics of the different energy forms and conversion technologies.

·         Student should be able to calculate conversion efficiencies for different forms of energy

Content

·   Energy classification, sources, utilisation, economics and terminology

·   Principal fuels for Energy Conversion

·   Conversion to Thermal Energy

·   Conversion to Electrical Energy

·   Conversion to Mechanical Energy

·   Nuclear Energy Conversion

·   Energy Storage

Teaching format / methods

·      Lectures and presentations

·      Problem based teaching

·      Project work

Assessment method

Quizes, projects, assignments, mid-term and final exams

Module Coordinator

 

Prof. Adel Khalil, Prof. Jurgen Schmid

Lecturers

Prof. Adel Khalil, Prof. O. El Bahar

Recommended Reading

“Principles of Energy Conversion” by A. W. Culp, McGraw-Hill

 

 

 

 

 


Energy Efficiency and Conservation

Energy Efficiency in Processes and Systems

 


Name of Module

Energy Efficiency and Conservation

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Energy Efficiency in Processes and Systems

Credit Points (ECTS)

3

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.8

30

15

45

90

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Compulsory

Cairo

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Specialisation

 

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

Thermo-dynamics Basics

Learning Outcomes

·         Analyse energy supply and demand patterns

·         Identify different energy conservation technologies

·         Perform energy balance and analysis on thermal systems.

·         Ability to perform Energy Auditing

·         Identify and evaluate energy conservation opportunities

·         Ability to apply Energy codes and standards

Content

·         Energy supply and demand patterns

·         Energy conservation technologies

·         Supply and demand side management

·         Energy balance and analysis on thermal systems. 

·         Heat pumps

·         Cogeneration/polygene ration

·         Material/Thermal insulation selection

·         Air conditioning

·         Combustion control -Steam systems

·         High efficiency lighting- Power factor correction

·         Identify energy conservation opportunities

·         Energy Management Systems

·         Energy Auditing procedure

·         Energy codes and standards.

Teaching format / methods

·      Lectures and presentations

·      Problem based teaching

·      Experimental measurements

·      Use of simple computer programs

Assessment method

Exams, quizzes and projects

Module Coordinator

Prof. Osama El Bahar, Prof. J. Schmid

Lecturers

Prof. Adel Khalil, Prof. Osama El Bahar, Prof. Mohamed El Sobki, Prof. Hany ElGhazali

Recommended Reading

-F. Kreith; and R.E. West ( Editors); " CRC Handbook of Energy Efficiency"; CRC Press.

-T. D. Eastop, and D.R. Croft; "Energy Efficiency for Engineers and Technologists" ; Longman

 


Energy Efficiency in Buildings 

 

Name of Module

Energy Efficiency and Conservation

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Credit Points (ECTS)

3

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.8

15

30

45

90

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Compulsory

Kassel

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Specialisation

 

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

 

Learning Outcomes

Buildings physics

Objective is the knowledge transfer of thermal/hygric and energetic building physics. Students have the basics for competencies, to apply and evaluate physical and technical aspects of efficient energy use in buildings.

 

Students learn to estimate potentials of energy efficiency technologies in Buildings, energy production and energy use

 

 

Content

Basics of Building physics

-          heat transfer in building elements

-          shading devices

-          humidity and condensation effects

-          thermal comfort (radiation, air temperature, velocity

-          ventilation

-          Global radiation on building

 

Teaching format / methods

 

 

Assessment method

 

 

Module Coordinator

 

 Prof. Dr. Schmid, Prof. Osama El Bahar

Lecturers

 

Prof. Dr. Maas, Prof. Ahmed Abdin, Prof. Moemen Afify

Recommended Reading

 

 

 

 


Economical / Ecological Aspects of RE&EE

Environmental Issues and Management of their Effects (Global Climate Change)


Name of Module

Economical / Ecological Aspects of RE&EE

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Environmental Issues and Management of their Effects (Global Climate Change)

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

30

 

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Compulsory

Cairo

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Basics

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

 

Learning Outcomes

Students know about different effects of energy use on the environment, society and economy.

They know methods of Greenhouse Gas Balances and are able to analyse different energy concepts relating to their environmental impacts

Students shall see Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency against the background of the danger of uncontrollable climate change on the one hand and a global economy on the other.

Students know about concepts for Mitigation and are able to understand necessary Adaptation concepts.

Content

Part 1. Environmental consequences of energy use and production

Climate Change / Global Warming, air pollution, water use and pollution, Natural disasters, Sea level rise, Migration and Climate Change

Part 2: Mitigation

  • Political framework
  • Kyoto protocol
  • UNFCCC
  • Technologies for Mitigation such as Renewable Energies, Energy Efficiency, Clean coal)

Part 3: Adaptation

  • Risk management
  • Damns
  • Land use change

Part 4: Greenhouse Gas balances

  • Fundamentals
  • Methods
  • Calculation (Example GEMIS)

Teaching format / methods

Seminar, lecture

Assessment method

Presentation, oral examination

Module Coordinator

Prof. Nabil Abdel Monem, Prof. Dr. J. Schmid

Lecturers

Prof. Schmid, Prof. Alcamo, Prof. O. Elbahar and Prof. N. Abdel Monem

 

Recommended Reading

Published Reports and papers


Energy Economics - Macro

 

Name of module

Economical / Ecological Aspects of RE&EE

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Energy Economics - Macro

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/ field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load  (h)

1.2

10

20

30

60

Mode

Term, location

Language

Compulsory

Cairo

English

Classification within the curriculum

basics

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

 

Learning Outcomes

-  Understand the quantitative basics of energy supply and demand.

-  Acquire the ability to assess economic aspects of production, distribution, consumption of energy and energy trade (including sustainability aspects).

-  Understand functions and structure of national, regional and international organisations involved in energy sector.

-  Understand the economic and administrative rules and regulations and the attitudes that control supply and demand of energy.

Content

 

1. Basics: The national energy balance (who produces what type of energy, where, and from which source, who consumes it, where, and for what purpose). Energy related units, conversions and formulas.

 

2. Sustainability: Economic, social, ecologic and political aspects; criteria and indicators of the concept of sustainable energy supply; global and European-Arab strategies of energy supply, trade, and security, (“Plan Solaire”,  …)

 

3. Policies: Role of state; role of market; role of private sector; decentralisation; standardisation; policy options and mix; awareness building; …..

 

4. Regulations: Laws; law enforcement; division of labour among organisations; feed-in; economic and social functions of tariffs; ….

 

5. Organisations: functions and structure of public and private organisations in the energy sector on the national, regional and international level (IEA, IAEO; …)

 

Teaching methods

Advance distribution of reader; lecturing basic knowledge, encouraging exchange of experiences in group discussions; visiting energy sector organisations in Egypt and discussions with planners and decision makers while there; time for writing individual analytic papers.   

Assessment method

open

Module Coordinator

Prof. Mohamed El Sobki,

Lecturers

Prof. Mohamed ElSobki and Prof. Osama El Bahar

Recommended Reading

IMC Study (2006, Egypt); Claus-Mostert-Report (2007, Germany/Denmark), BMZ RE/EE MENA Concept (2009);


Energy Economics - Micro

 

Name of module

Economic and Ecologic Aspects of RE&EE

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Energy Economics - Micro

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

10

20

30

60

Mode

Term, location

Language

Compulsory

Kassel

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Basics

 

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

 

Learning Outcomes

 

-  Understand which factors influence the cost of energy.

 

-  Understand how energy pricing can influence supply and demand.

 

-  Acquire the ability to read and assess cost-benefit-analyses.

 

Content

 

1. Cost calculation for energy production and distribution; cost development prognoses (national and international level).

 

2.  Pricing; metering, meter reading, billing; fee collection. (In public sector, industry, and households)

 

3.  Analysing feasibility studies in the energy sector: elements, calculation methods, risk assessment, critical analysis,  .…. 

 

Teaching methods

Advance distribution of reader; lecturing basic knowledge; encouraging exchange of experiences in group discussions; visiting energy sector projects and organisations in Egypt; holding discussions with planners and decision makers while there; time for writing analytic papers (individually or in groups).   

Assessment method

open

Module Coordinator  

open

 

Lecturers

Dr. Kurt Rohrig,

Recommended Reading

open

 

 

 

 


International Project Management

International Project Management Basics

 


Name of Module

International Project Management

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

International Project Management Basics

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

15

15

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Compulsory

Kassel

English

Classification within the curriculum:

 

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

 

Learning Outcomes

For successful execution of renewable energy projects in the development cooperation between Germany and Arab countries students need to have basic knowledge in project management and specific knowledge in international project management are necessary.

 

Students should know about the basic elements of project management and be aware of the meaning and value of project management in professional life. Moreover they will be qualified for the specific needs and targets of international projects.

 

Content

 

-          What is project management?

-          What is a project?

-          In which cases project management is necessary and reasonable?

-          Project objectives

-          Project organisation

-          Project execution

-          Forms of international projects

-          Specifics of international projects

-          Success factors of international projects

-          Teambuilding in international projects

-          How to prepare international projects

 

Teaching format / methods

 

Seminar and lectures by external experts, exercises

Assessment method

Presentation or exam

 

Module Coordinator

 

Prof. Spang, Dr. Theda Kirchner, Dr. Sayed Kaseb

Lecturers

Prof. Spang, GNE

 

Recommended Reading

 

 

 

 


Project Management in Development Cooperation

 


Name of Module

International Project Management

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Project Management in Development Cooperation

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

15

15

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Compulsory

Kassel

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Basics

Requirements under examination regulations

non

Recommended Prerequisites

Moderation and Presentation Skills, Team Work Experience

Learning Outcomes

The students are enabled to use the key elements of project cycle management; they elaborated in a final workshop a project proposal themselves.

Content

 

Key elements of PCM = project cycle management;

 

The logical framework approach;

 

Various analysis instruments like situation analysis, stakeholder analysis, problem -, objectives – and risk analysis;

 

Monitoring and evaluation;

 

Indicator development

 

Teaching format / methods

 

Brief lectures followed by group work with plenary presentations and discussions;

case studies, daily reviews.

Assessment method

Degree of participation, group work results, written test.

Module Coordinator

Dr. Theda Kirchner, Dr. Sayed Kaseb

Lecturers

Dr. Theda Kirchner

 

Recommended Reading

EU documents,

OECD/DAC guidelines

various websites

 

 


 

Engineering Economics and Feasibility Studies for RE&EE

 


Name of Module

International Project Management

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Engineering Economics and Feasibility Studies for RE&EE

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

20

10

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Compulsory

Cairo (Lectures, Exercises and part of the Individual work)

Kassel (One week only to follow-up the Individual work, complete feasibility study)

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Non technical

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

 

Learning Outcomes

a- Knowledge and Understanding:

·               Use of Spreadsheets application programs to systemize the feasibility studies problems, (less time consuming)

·               Concepts of decision making

·               Cost estimation techniques and funding requirements

b- Intellectual Skills

·               Ability to perceive the environment economic status

·               Demand supply equilibrium

·               Risk analysis         

c- Professional and practical skills

·               Costs and cost estimating concepts

·               Methods of economic study

·               Depreciation, income taxes, and after tax consideration

·               Price changes and exchange rates

·               Preparing feasibility study

d- General and Transferable skills

·               Money time relationship (interest and equivalence)

·               Replacement analysis and probabilistic economic analysis

·               Financial accounting and feasibility study

Content

Economic Decision

Money-time relationship

Cost and Cost estimating

Building the feasibility study
Methods of economic studies and selection

Depreciation, income taxes, after tax considerations

Price change and exchange rate

Replacement analysis and probabilistic economic analysis

Funding requirements, financial accounting and benefits analysis

Complete Feasibility Study

Teaching format / methods

Lectures, including slide show and power point presentations

Open Ended discussions initiated by the lecturer

Case studies through team work ended by discussions

Computer lab for spreadsheet applications and surveying issues

Project work

Assessment method

Cairo: Students participation and quizzes          20%

Cairo: Students reports                                       20%

Cairo: Examination                                             30%

Kassel: Submitting complete feasibility study    30%

Module Coordinator

Dr. Theda Kirchner, Dr. Sayed Kaseb

Lecturers

Dr. Sayed Kaseb

 

Recommended Reading

1. Sullivan, W. G., Wicks, E. M, and Luxhoj, J. T, "Engineering Economy" Virginia, USA, Prentice Hall, 2003. 

2. Donald G. Newman, Ted G. Eschenbach, and Jerome P. Lavelle, "Engineering Economic Analysis", New York, USA, Oxford University Press, 2004.

3. Feasibility Study Preparation and Analysis Book, Available on the website www.feasibilitystudy.biz/feasibilitystudybook.html, (or a hard copy), 2008.

4. Cooperative Feasibility Study Guide, United States, Department of

Agriculture, Rural Business–Cooperative Service (RBS Service),

Report 58, available on www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/pub/sr58.pdf, 2000.

 

 


Potentials of Institutions and Companies for the MENA Region in Germany

 


Name of Module

International Project Management

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Potentials of Institutions and Companies for the MENA Region in Germany

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

 

20

40

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Compulsory

Kassel

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Non technical

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

Presentation and Moderation Techniques, Potentials of the RE in the MENA-Region

Learning Outcomes

 

Students should get in close contact with a company or institution with interest in the MENA-region and learn out of the perspective from a company to explore the economic potentials in a particular country. They learn about the key factors, methods and necessary framework for a company to get into the market of a country.

 

Content

 

  • Presentation of the company
  • Actual activities of a company/institution in MENA-region
  • Actual state and political framework for renewable Energies in the different countries
  • Political and economical conditions for the company in MENA-countries

 

Teaching format / methods

 

Case study, interviews (possibly) internship with German companies

Assessment method

Presentation, Essay

 

Module Coordinator

Dr. Theda Kirchner, Dr. Sayed Kaseb

Lecturers

T. Nielsen, Prof. Dr. Schmid

 

Recommended Reading

 

 

 

 


Electives

Bio Energy

Bio Energy I


Name of Module

Bio Energy

Course Code

 

Name of Sub Module

Bio Energy I

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

15

15

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Elective

Cairo

English

Classification within the curriculum:

specialisation

Requirements under examination regulations

Thermodynamic Basics, Mathematics, Pre-Phase Mathematics

Recommended Prerequisites

 

Learning Outcomes

  • Be able to assess the different types of Bio Energy sources
  • Understand the need for new Energy sources
  • Comprehend the role of Bio energy in providing clean Energy
  • To raise the awareness of engineers towards the society
  • Acquire the ability to produce an economical Bio fuel
  • Possess the skills to evaluate different Bio fuels

Content

 

  • An overview of Petroleum as a fuel (Reserves, Production and consumption) as well as gas and oil prices.
  • Potential of Renewable energy
  • Carbon Cycle
  • Types of biomass
  • Introduction to Bio fuels ( history, international applications and production, properties, specifications and environmental impact)
  • Bio diesel
  • Feedstock selection (agricultural point of view, water consumption, weather, food edible or non edible?
  • Land use for biomass production
  • agricultural waste worldwide
  • vegetable oils, animal fats and waste oils)
  • Chemistry of (alcohols, triglycerides, Free fatty acids and the Trans-esterification reaction)
  • Simple introduction to biochemistry
  • Oilseed Processing ( Oil expellers, solvent extraction)
  • Economics of Bio fuels
  • Engine Testing

 

Teaching format / methods

·         Field visits to oilseed plantations and Oil Extraction facilities in Egypt

·         Lab work:

Preparation of biodiesel from Non-Edible Vegetable Oil

       Evaluation of the Physical Properties of the Produced  Fuel

       Engine Testing 

Assessment method

 Quizzes

 Assignments

Module Coordinator

Prof. Dr. F. Ashour, Dr. B. Krautkremer

Lecturers

Prof. Dr. F. Ashour, Prof. Hendawi Salem

Recommended Reading

 

 

 


Bio Energy II

 


Name of Module

Bio Energy

Course Code

 

Name of Sub Module

Bio Energy II

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual /group work (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

20

10

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Elective

Kassel

English

Classification within the curriculum:

specialisation

Requirements under examination regulations

Thermodynamic basics, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry basics

Recommended Prerequisites

 

Learning Outcomes

  • knowledge of the methodology to determine bio mass potentials
  • knowledge of methodology of bio mass conversion
  • knowledge of existing conversion technologies
  • capability to analyse the sustainability of the whole chain
  • knowledge of the necessity of specific boundary condition for the conversion individual technologies
  • capability to adapt technologies to local needs
  • capability of integration of bio energy in the energy supply systems

Content

  • Efficiency of biomass production
  • Biomass in waste
  • Different ways of using biomass
  • Combustion basics with respect to biomass conversion
  • Conversion paths (combustion of solid bio mass, thermo chemical gasification, anaerobic digestion, bio fuels)
  • Integration of bio energy in conventional and renewable energy systems, utilization of the specific characteristics of bio energy systems with other renewable energies
  • Design methodology for the design of conversion paths

 

Teaching format / methods

20 hours of lectures to provide with discussions concerning the transfer to country specific conditions.

Field visits to typical bio energy plants in Germany with discussion of influence of the boundary conditions on the plant concept.

Group work: Apply of design methodology to adapt a conversion technology to specific boundary conditions.

Individual work: Design of a biogas plant as an example for any biomass plant with respect to country specific boundary conditions.

Assessment method

Oral examination, report

 

Module Coordinator

Dr. B. Krautkremer and Prof. Dr. F. Ashour

 

Lecturers

Dr. B. Krautkremer

 

Recommended Reading

 

 

 

 

Solar Thermal Systems

Solar Thermal Systems I

 


Name of Module

Solar Thermal Systems

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Solar Thermal Systems I

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

10

10/10

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Elective

Cairo

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Specialisation

 

Requirements under examination regulations

Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer

Recommended Prerequisites

Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer

Learning Outcomes

·         Learning the use of solar thermal energy for domestic hot water, space heating, swimming pool heating and air conditioning

·         Learning how to evaluate systems on the basis of calculating energy balance

·         Learning how to design and dimension solar thermal plants for domestic hot water, space heating and air conditioning (as components and as total system) as well as how to plan the connection of the systems with one another and with the building

·         Learning how to use planning tools and simulation programs

Content

 

Solar thermal heating

1.  Recapitulation of basics of solar radiation including Calculation of Radiation on the inclined, adjusted area, Solar radiation distribution, Spatial and temporal solar radiation variations

 

2.  Components of solar thermal plants: Collector loop

2.1 Collectors:

Energy balance of solar collectors, simplified efficiency curve, collector types, collector materials, selective surfaces,

2.2 Heat carrier

thermophysical properties, Pressure drop and heat transfer, Chemical stability, Solubility of gases;
2.3 Collector loop

Deventing device, Expansion device, Pump group, Stagnation of solar collectors, Drain back system, Natural circulation system, Control system

 

3.  Components of solar thermal plants: Heat storage:

3.1 General tasks of heat storage, Thermophysical properties of heat stores, Heat stores for conventional systems, Domestic hot water demand (DHW), Space heating demand, Hydraulics of conventional systems, Passive heat stores,

3.2  Hot water stores 

Stores for natural circulation plants (double mantle tanks), Stores for forced circulation plants, Function of internal and external heat exchangers, Stratification devices, Legionella, Limestone, Hydraulics of series/parallel connected heat stores,

3.3 Solar Combi Stores

Design, charging/discharging schemes,

Overview on Seasonal storage, Overview on Latent heat/Sorption

 

4. Hydraulics, design and control of solar thermal plants:

General rules of hydraulics, collector hydraulics (low flow/high flow/match flow), One way valve in collector loop, Decoupling of hydraulic circuits, Natural circulation plants, DHW plants, Solar Combisystems (DHW + Space heating), Compact units

 

5.  Large solar thermal plants

5.1 Large solar thermal plants for multi family houses

5.2 Large centralized solar thermal plants using district heating and long term stores

 

6. Solar assisted swimming pools: Collectors, Hydraulics and control

 

7. Solar assisted air conditioning

Introduction

 

8.  Solar process heat:

Temperature levels of several industrial processes, Collector types for different temperature levels, Examples of designed systems

 

9. Dimensioning of solar thermal plants: DHW plants, Swimming pools, Combisystems

 

10. Simulation tools for solar thermal systems: Meteonorm (climate data generator), TSOL, POLYSUN, TRNSYS, Others

 

11: Monitoring and optimization

System failures, Methods for long term monitoring,

Methods for system optimization

Teaching format / methods

Lectures, Power point presentations, Blackboard, Overhead

Assessment method

Written Examination

Module Coordinator

 

Dr. Salman Ajib, Dr. Michael Krause

Lecturers

 

Dr. Michael Krause

Recommended Reading

 

Duffie, Beckman: “Solar Engineering of thermal processes”; ISBN 978-0-471-69867-8 (2006)

Khartchenko: “Thermische Solaranlagen”, ISBN 3-89700-372-4 (2004)

Henning, H.-M.: Handbook of Solar Air Conditioning (2. Edition)

Manuscripts of the lecturer

 

 


Solar Thermal Systems II

 


Name of Module

Solar Thermal Systems

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Solar Thermal Systems II

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

10

10/10

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Elective

Kassel

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Specialisation

 

Requirements under examination regulations

Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer

Recommended Prerequisites

Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer

Learning Outcomes

-        Learning the use of solar thermal energy for air conditioning

-        Learning how to evaluate and size solar thermal plants for air conditioning (as components and as total system) as well as how to plan the connection of the systems with one another and with the building

-        Learning how to use of planning tools and simulation programs for the design of solar air conditioning systems

 

Content

 

Solar thermal cooling and solar thermal assisted air conditioning

  1. Introduction

                        Space cooling and refrigeration

                        Cooling and dehumidification

                        Energy demand for cooling and dehumidification

 

  1. Fundamentals

                        Basics of absorption cooling        

                                        Energy and mass balance of absorption cycle

                                        Solution field

                                        Thermodynamics and efficiency

                                        Working pairs

                                        Enthalpy-concentration chart

 

                        Basics of cooling towers

                                        Humid air

                                        Cooling tower concepts: wet cooling towers/dry cooling towers

 

  1. Absorption cycles using LiBr-water or other working pairs like NH3-water and organic pairs

                        Cycle schematic

 

                        Balances of the components

                                        Evaporator

                                        Condenser

                                        Absorber

                                        Desorber

                                        Solution heat exchanger

                                        Pump

                                        Expansion valves

 

                        Figures of merit

                                        Coefficient of performance

                                        Pump work ratio

 

                        Design and technical details

                                        Typical component design

                                        Crystallisation prevention

                                        Maintenance of vacuum

 

                        System integration

                                        Control

                                        Characteristic equation

                                        Buffer and storage tanks

                                        Solar fraction

                                        Primary energy rate

                                        Water consumption

                                        Economics

 

3.6 State of the art of absorption chillers and new developments

 

4. Solid sorption

4.1   Basics of absorption cooling   

4.2   Energy and mass balance of absorption cycle

4.3   Thermodynamics and efficiency

 

4.4 Working pairs

4.4.1 Silicagel-water

4.4.2 Zeolite-water

4.4.3 Ammonium salts

4.5 State of the art and new developments

 

5         Other thermally driven cooling systems

5.1   Open desiccant systems

5.1.1          Solid desiccant systems

5.1.1.1    Basics

5.1.1.2     Design

5.1.1.3    Working pairs

5.1.1.4    Application

5.1.2          Liquid desiccant systems

5.1.2.1    Basics

5.1.2.2     Design

5.1.2.3    Working pairs

5.1.2.4    Application

5.2 Jet-cycle systems

6         Double-effect absorption cycle

Examples of installed systems

Teaching format / methods

Lectures, Power point presentations, Blackboard, Overhead

Assessment method

Written Examination

Module Coordinator

Dr. Salman Ajib, Dr. Michael Krause

 

Lecturers

Dr. Salman Ajib

Recommended Reading

 

Duffie, Beckman: “Solar Engineering of thermal processes”; ISBN 978-0-471-69867-8 (2006)

Khartchenko: “Thermische Solaranlagen”, ISBN 3-89700-372-4 (2004)

Henning, H.-M.: Handbook of Solar Air Conditioning (2. Edition)

Manuscripts of the lecturer

 

 


Solar Thermal Power

Concentrated Solar Thermal Power I

 


Name of Module

Solar Thermal Power

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Concentrated Solar Power I

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

15

15

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Elective

Cairo

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Technical

 

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

Mathematics, Energy meteorology, Thermodynamics, Fluid mechanics and Heat transfer

Learning Outcomes

- Realizing the operating limits of non-focusing collectors and the

   need for focusing collectors.

- Understanding the basic theory of energy concentration.

- Knowledge of the different components of a focusing collector.

- Knowledge of the different types of solar concentrators, the relative

   merits of each, the achieved concentration ratios and the possible

   levels of delivery temperature.

- Knowledge of the common features and the differences between

   different types.

- Ability to make the calculations to yield the output power, the 

  delivery temperature (for specific types) and the performance  

   indices.

 

Content

 

FUNDAMENTALS

 

INTRODUCTION

- Basic theory of focusing collectors

- Range of concentration ratios

- Components of a focusing collector

- Complications

- Application problems

- Lack of a generalized treatment

 

THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL SOLAR IMAGES

 

DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATIONS

- Line and point focusing collectors

- Different forms of concentrators

- Different positions ; and the use of heliostats

- Different shapes of receivers

- Orienting, or tracking, mechanisms

- Manual or mechanized operation of orienting mechanisms

- Typical concentration ratios required for various temperature  

   levels

 

ENERGY BALANCE

- General energy balance and explanation of different terms

- Variation of useful energy gain with concentration ratio

 

OPTICAL LOSSES

- Specular reflectance ; practical values

- Special considerations when calculating cover transmittance 

   and receiver absorptance

- Intercept factor

 

EVALUATION OF THERMAL LOSSES

 

THERMAL-INERTIA EFFECTS

- Storage effect and transient effect

 

II- ANALYSIS OF SPECIFIC TYPES OF REFLECTIVE CONCENTRATORS

 

Examples :

 

1- Parabolic trough

2- Axicon concentrator

Concentration profile

Temperature distributions

Performance indices

3- Stationary-reflector-tracking-absorber (SRTA)

4- Conical-bucket concentrator

5- Central-tower receiver

 

Teaching format / methods

- Lectures

- Reading assignments followed by presentations and discussions

- Design project(s)

- Laboratory work (at the solar energy laboratory, National Research 

   Center NRC)

- Visits to NRC and to a power station under construction (to be 

    arranged)

Assessment method

- Presentations

- Participation in discussions

- Project work

- Written exam(s)

Module Coordinator

Prof. M.F. ElRefai, Dr. Franz Trieb

 

Lecturers

Prof. Dr. Mohamed F. El-Refaie

 

Recommended Reading

1- Duffie J. A. and Beckman W. A., Solar Energy Thermal Processes, John 

    Wiley & Sons, 1974.

2- Meinel A. B. and Meinel M. P., Applied Solar Energy, Addison-Wesley

    Publishing Company, 1977.

3- Elsayed M. M., Taha I. S. and Sabbagh J. A., Design of Solar Thermal

    Systems, Scientific Publishing Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah,

    KSA, 1994 (ISBN 9960-06-001-2)

4- Selection of published papers (will be handed out).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Concentrated Solar Thermal Power II

 


Name of Module

Solar Thermal Power

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Concentrated Solar Power II

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

10

20

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Elective

Kassel

English

Classification within the curriculum:

 

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

 

Learning Outcomes

Basic question: Which learning outcomes should be attained by students in the module?

e.g.:

- Knowledge: information, theoretical and/or factual

knowledge

- Skills: cognitive and practical skills which make use of

the knowledge

- Competences: integration of knowledge, skills and social

and methodological abilities in work and study

situations20.

Example: “The students know / are able to…”

Content

 

The description should indicate the weighting and level of the

content.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teaching format / methods

 

 

 

 

Assessment method

 

 

 

Module Coordinator

Dr. Franz Trieb, Prof. M.F. ElRefai

 

Lecturers

 

Dr. Franz Trieb

Recommended Reading

 

 

 

Photovoltaic

Photovoltaic I

 


Name of Module

Photovoltaic

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Photovoltaic I

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

18

12

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Elective

Cairo

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Basics

 

Requirements under examination regulations

Basics of Electrical Engineering

Recommended Prerequisites

Energy Meteorology, Renewable Energy Basic

Learning Outcomes

-          The students are able to estimate the solar radiation on a oriented surfaces

-          To gain basic knowledge about the physics of photovoltaic cell materials, production and modules structure

-          To understanding of the basic electrical characteristics of the solar module and required power conditioning unit for grid operation

-          Ability to design grid connected PV system and estimating the performance criteria using simulation software tools

 

Content

Photovoltaic I: Grid connected PV Systems

-    Introduction to PV systems and applications.

-    Characteristics of the solar radiation (diffuse, direct, and albedo) and estimating the radiation on the PV module.

-    Physics of solar cells (photovoltaic effect), semiconductor material and their application in PV.

-    PV materials and cells technologies (mono-crystalline, multi-crystalline, thin-film technology, and production technology for solar cells and modules.

-    Electrical characteristics of solar cells and modules.

-    Maximum power point, MPP-tracking, aim and techniques.

-    Basic components of grid connected PV-Systems (cabling, protection, inverter-concepts (with and without transformer).

-    The local requirements and legalisations for integration of PV systems to the utility grid.

-    PV systems evaluation criteria (energy yield, performance ratio)

-    Design grid connected PV systems (Sizing of PV-generator, cabling protection, Inverter).

-    Implementing Simulation tools (e.g. PV*SOL or INSEL) for the design and prognoses of the PV system performance.

-    Project work

Teaching format / methods

lectures, Excursions, small project work in groups

 

 

 

Assessment method

Presentation and report

Module Coordinator

Prof. Ahmed Alaa El Kousy, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mohamed Ibrahim

Lecturers

Prof. Ahmed Alaa El Kousy

Recommended Reading

Textbooks:

-         Tom Markvart & Luis Castaner “Practical Handbook of Photovoltaics, Fundamentals and Applications” Elsevier Ltd., ISBN- 1856173909

-         A. Goetzberger V.U. Hoffmann “Photovoltaic Solar Energy Generation“ Springer Berlin Heidelberg New York, ISBN 3-540-23676-7

-         Roger A. Messenger “Jerry Ventre Photovoltaic Systems Engineering” by CRC Press LLC, ISBN 0-8493-1793-2

-         John A. Duffie William A. Beckman “Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes” John Wiley & Sons Inc.

-         M.A. Green “Third Generation Photovoltaics, Advanced Solar Energy Conversion” Springer Berlin Heidelberg New York, ISBN-10 3-540-26562-7

 

 


Photovoltaic II

 


Name of Module

Photovoltaic

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Photovoltaic II

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

18

12

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Elective

Kassel

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Specialisation

 

Requirements under examination regulations

Photovoltaic I

Recommended Prerequisites

 

Learning Outcomes

-          The students are able to deal with decentralized PV systems and their requirements.

-          Gain basic knowledge about the storage technologies and their rule in photovoltaic stand alone systems

-          Understanding the basic concepts of energy management

-          Ability to design stand alone PV system according to specific application and resources conditions.

-          Gaining the necessary knowledge about estimating the techno-economic performance criteria.

-          Implementing standard PV simulation software tools for system design.

Content

Photovoltaic II: Decentralized and Stand-Alone PV Hybrid Systems

 

-         Modular PV systems technology for decentralized ac-power supply.

-         Large decentralized PV systems (fixed mounted and tracking systems, power condition units and grid integration).

-         PV stand-alone and hybrid systems configurations and components performance.

-         Supervisory control and energy management strategies for PV decentralized systems.

-         Storage technology for PV stand-alone systems (super-capacitors, batteries, electrolysis and fuel cells).

-         Power conditioning units for decentralized and stand-alone PV-Systems and components (battery charger, Bi-directional converters, fuel cell inverters).

-         PV Economics and specific energy cost calculation.

-         Techno-economic performance criteria of stand-alone PV and hybrid systems.

-         Methodologies for sizing PV hybrid systems.

-         Design of stand-alone PV hybrid system (load demand synthesis, component sizing, evaluation of performance criteria).

-         Implementing simulation tools for designing PV stand-lone systems.

-         Case study via project work (design of stand alone PV system).

Teaching format / methods

lectures, Excursions, design project work in groups

Assessment method

Project report and presentation

Module Coordinator

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mohamed Ibrahim, Prof. Ahmed Alaa El Kousy

 

Lecturers

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mohamed Ibrahim

 

Recommended Reading

Textbooks:

-         Tom Markvart & Luis Castaner “Practical Handbook of Photovoltaics, Fundamentals and Applications” Elsevier Ltd., ISBN- 1856173909

-         A. Goetzberger V.U. Hoffmann “Photovoltaic Solar Energy Generation“ Springer Berlin Heidelberg New York, ISBN 3-540-23676-7

-         Roger A. Messenger “Jerry Ventre Photovoltaic Systems Engineering” by CRC Press LLC, ISBN 0-8493-1793-2

-         John A. Duffie William A. Beckman “Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes” John Wiley & Sons Inc.

-         M.A. Green “Third Generation Photovoltaics, Advanced Solar Energy Conversion” Springer Berlin Heidelberg New York, ISBN-10 3-540-26562-7.

 

 

 

 

 


Wind Energy

Wind Energy I

 


Name of Module

Wind Energy

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Wind Energy I

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

20

10

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Elective

Cairo

English

Classification within the curriculum:

 

Requirements under examination regulations

 Energy Meteorology, Renewable Energy Basics

Recommended Prerequisites

Energy Meteorology, Renewable Energy Basics

Learning Outcomes

·                  The students should know the state of the art in wind energy and wind farming

·                  The students should be able to:

o                 To differentiate between different types of wind turbines

o                 To understand the different structural components and associated problem

o                 To understand the different control mechanism (blade pitch, stall, etc...)

·                  The students should be able to design different wind turbine components

o                 They should compute the rotor-blade aerodynamics and determine the optimum blade setting angles for design mean flow speed

o                 They should compute the forces and performance curves for the wind turbine

o                 The students should be able to determine the basic wind turbine dimensions

·                  The student should understand the basic operation of electric generators and grid integration, mechanical drive trains and mechanical pumps.

·                  The students should know the basic modes of operation for isolated, island and wind farms, and the basic control mechanisms associated with each.

·                  The students should know the different types of energy storage and are introduced to pump storage systems and electrochemical battery systems

·                  The students should be able to calculate the cost of production and the economic benefit

 

Content

1 Historical development and state of the art.

             Wind Turbines and Wind Farms

             State of the art

             Wind power application- overview

             Technology and prospects of the wind power application

 

2 Wind Turbines

             Wind Turbine output and physical fundamentals

             Systematics of wind turbines

             Structure and behavior of system components

             Measures at the wind turbine to regulate the power.

             Tower Design

             Characteristic curves and characteristic diagrams

 

3 Design of Wind Turbines

       Rotor Blade Calculation for HAWT

       Dimensioning of Wind Turbines

       Selection of number of wind turbine blades

 

4 Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS)

           Synchronous generator

           Asynchronous Generator

           Mechanical drive train and adjustment

           Grid connection

 

5 Wind Power Plants for Electricity Generation

            Application types

            Functional structure of a wind Power plant

            Modes of operation

            Control concepts

 

6 Storage

             Pump storage

             Electrochemical storage

 

7 Economy

            Plant costs

            Cost of electricity generation of Wind Power plants

            Subsidy Programs

Teaching format / methods

Lecture and seminar, and field excursion to (Zaafarana or Hurghada sites)

 

Assessment method

Homework

Quizzes and oral presentations

Final Exam

Module Coordinator

 

Prof. Galal Khalafalla, Prof. S. Heier

Lecturers

 

Prof. Galal Khalafalla, Dr. Basman El Hadidi

Recommended Reading

Wind Energy Conversion Systems, S.Heier, John Wiley

Wind Turbines, Erich Hau, Springer Verlag

 

 

 

 

 

 


Wind Energy II (Electrical Aspects)

 


Name of Module

Wind Energy

Course Code

 

Name of Sub Module

Wind Energy II (Electrical Aspects)

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

22

8

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Elective

Kassel

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Specialisation

Requirements under examination regulations

Wind Energy I, Control Techniques

Recommended Prerequisites

Wind Energy I, Control Techniques

Learning Outcomes

·            The students should know the different WEC devices and functions

·            The students can describe the different components of WECS

o           They should be able to calculate the blade setting and obtain the performance curves

o           They should be able to match the turbine to a suitable generator

o           They should be able to describe the suitable drive train

·            The students should know the different problems related with grid integration

o           They should know the different types of grids

o           They should know how to control the grid

·            The students should be able to design wind turbine control concepts for island, grid and interconnected operation.

·            The student should be able to design the control systems for the plant operation.

 

Content

1.               Construction and Functional Structures of WEC.

 

2                 Main Components of Wind Energy Converters.

2.1             Rotor Blade with pitch drive

2.2             Input Torque

2.3             Generator

2.4             Mechanical Drive Train

 

3                   Grid Integration

3.1             Different electrical networks

3.2             Grid influences

3.3             Grid control

 

4                  Control Concepts and Operational Results

4.1              Island Grid Operation of WECs

4.2              Grid Operation

4.3              Interconnection operation

 

5                   Control System Design and Plant Simulation.

5.1               Plant Components characteristics

5.2               Development of Math. Models for Control and Simulation

5.3               Dimensioning of the Controllers

 

Teaching format / methods

Lecture and seminar, and field excursion to (some German Sites)

Assessment method

Homework

Quizzes and oral presentations

Final Exam

Module Coordinator

Prof. S. Heier, Prof. Galal Khalafalla

 

Lecturers

Prof. Dr. Heier

 

Recommended Reading

Wind Energy Conversion Systems, S.Heier, John Wiley

Wind Turbines, Erich Hau, Springer Verlag

 

 


Wind Energy II (Mechanical Aspects)

 


Name of Module

Wind Energy

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Wind Energy II (Mechanical Aspects)

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

22

8

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Elective

Kassel

English

Classification within the curriculum:

 

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

Wind Energy I

Learning Outcomes

 

·         The students should be able to design different wind turbine components

o       They should compute the rotor-blade aerodynamics and determine the optimum blade setting angles for design mean flow speed

o       They should compute the forces and performance curves for the wind turbine

o       The students should be able to determine the basic wind turbine dimensions

 

·         The students should know how to compare different design concepts for power delivery systems

·         The students should be able to design the different gear boxes and mechanical drives in the machine house

·         The students should be aware of the safety and braking systems needed in the machine house

·         The students needs to design the different tracking mechanisms

·         The students should compute the different aerodynamic, structural and dynamic loads on the wind turbine blades and tower.

·         The students should be able to estimate the extra loads from the mechanical systems connected to the wind turbine.

·         The students should be able to distinguish between the different materials used to construct the rotor blades

o       The students should be able to design rotor blades using different available materials and technology

·         The students should know the different types of towers and support used for wind turbines

·         The students should be able to make a preliminary design for a tubular, concrete or lattice tower and suitable foundation.

·         The students should be aware of the different legislation requirements and transportation facilities needed to build and operate a wind turbine/farm.

·         The students should know how to plan for a new wind far, and to develop a gaunt chart to define when the different design, construction, testing and operation will commence.

·         The student should be aware of the different safety measures and necessary scheduled maintenance for wind turbines.

·          The student should know the appropriate steps to apply for wind farm certification

 

Content

1 Mechanical drive train and machine house

       Comparison of different design concepts

       Blade adjustment system

       Rotor Brake

       Step up Gears

       Generator coupling

       Tracking of wind direction

       Machine house

       Aesthetic criteria

 

2 Loads and Structural demands

       Static aerodynamic and structural loads on blades and towers

       Dynamic loads on blades and towers

       Modelling to calculate the loads and structural demands

       Mechanical components and control system loads

 

3 Rotor Blades in composite construction

       Materials

       Composite material construction

       Rotor blade construction

       Rotor blade connection to the hub

 

4 Towers and Foundation

      Design and varieties

      Steel tube towers

      Concrete tower

      Lattice tower

      Foundation

 

5 Planning, Installation and Operation

      Project planning

      Legislations for land and environmental operation

      Transport facilitations for wind farm

      Plant erection, testing and operation

      Safety aspects

     Service and maintenance

 

6 Certification of Wind Power Plants

Teaching format / methods

Lecture and seminar, and field excursion to (some German Sites)

 

Assessment method

Homework

Quizzes and oral presentations

Final Exam

Module Coordinator

 

Prof. S. Heier, Prof. Galal Khalafalla

Lecturers

Prof. S. Heier, Dr. Basman El Hadidi

 

Recommended Reading

Wind Energy Conversion Systems, S.Heier, John Wiley

Wind Turbines, Erich Hau, Springer Verlag

 

 

 


Wind Park Planning

 


Name of Module

Wind Energy

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Wind Park Planning

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

 

15

15

30

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Elective

Kassel

English

Classification within the curriculum:

Wind Energy Basics, Renewable Energy Basics

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

Wind Energy I

Learning Outcomes

 

 

Content

Practical training with common tools for wind farm or solar power planning is important for the participants; this should be done in an extra course following this one in the second semester. Wind and Solar could run in parallel and the students choose one. This could be e.g. a 3 or 4 day full time block module.

a)       Project Planning / Micro siting of wind farms with WAsP / WAsP engineering or WindPro

b)      Project Planning tools for solar power  ( This is outside my scope of knowledge and someone else would have to take this)

 

 

Teaching format / methods

Practical training

Assessment method

 

Module Coordinator

 

Prof. S. Heier, Prof. Galal Khalafalla

Lecturers

 

Dr. B. Lange, Dr. Gregor Giebel

Recommended Reading

Wind Energy Conversion Systems, S. Heier, John Wiley

Wind Turbines, Erich Hau, Springer Verlag

 

 

 


 

Energy Economics

Energy Economics Special

 


Name of Module

Energy Economics

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Energy Economics Special

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

4

4/12/10

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Elective

Cairo

English

Classification within the curriculum:

specialisation

 

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

 

Learning Outcomes

Acquire specific knowledge and methodology in energy economics to be able to design a concept for a master thesis in this field, to do the necessary research for this thesis and accomplish it.

Content

Content shall be defined by lecturer in cooperation with the participants who opt for this elective. Possible fields would be:

-          Sector policies, laws and regulations

-          economic instruments and incentives

-          financing

-          tariff structure (cross subsidies, social aspects)

-          decentralisation

-          energy system modelling

-          institutional set-up, international best practices

 

Teaching format / methods

Advance distribution of reader; lecturing; visiting energy sector organisations; holding discussions with planners and decision makers while there; time for writing an analytic paper (individually or in group).

Assessment method

Assessing the quality of the concept for the master thesis

Module Coordinator

 

Dr. Sayed Kaseb

Lecturers

 

TBD

Recommended Reading

 

To be defined after topics of this elective module are specified according to the needs of the participants

 

 


Energy Efficiency and Conservation

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Special 

 


Name of Module

Energy Efficiency and Conservation

Course Code

 

Name of Sub-Module

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Special

Credit Points (ECTS)

2

Credit Hours (Egypt)

Lectures (h)

Exercise/seminar/field visits (h)

Individual work  (h)

Total work load (h)

1.2

4

4/12/10

30

60

Mode

Semester, location

Language

Elective

Cairo

English

Classification within the curriculum:

specialisation

 

Requirements under examination regulations

 

Recommended Prerequisites

 

Learning Outcomes

 

Content

 

Teaching format / methods

 

Assessment method

 

Module Coordinator

 

 

Lecturers

 

TBD

Recommended Reading