Lectures: | P. Nastos, Prof. A. Tzanis, Prof. |
Lab. Training: | K. Eleftheratos,Assoc. Prof. A. Tzanis, Prof. V. Sakkas, Laboratory Teaching Staff S. Vassilopoulou, Laboratory Teaching Staff S. Chailas, Laboratory Technical Staff V. Nikolis, Laboratory Technical Staff |
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LEVEL / SEMESTER: | EQF level 6; NQF of Greece level 6 / 6th |
TYPE: | Specific background, Specialization of general knowledge, Skills development |
TEACHING ACTIVITIES - HOURS/WEEK - ECTS: | Lectures, Laboratory exercises |
Prerequisites: | Recommended:
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Language of instruction and Assessment: | Greek(V.S.1 English) |
Availability to Erasmus+ Students: | YES in English |
A. Lectures – Practice Exercises
The content of the course is structured in the following thematic sections:
a) Basic concepts of Meteorology: Execution and utilization of observations. Basic knowledge in weather map analysis. Introduction to weather forecasting, with emphasis on wind and solar potential.
b) Wind Energy:: Forces acting on an air mass to move. Introductory concepts for wind (gradient wind, geostrophic wind, wind characteristics). Wind measurements instruments, advantages and disadvantages of wind energy. Calculation of wind power. Representative types of wind turbines. Power generated by a wind turbine. Territorial suitability for the installation of a wind turbine. Utilization of wind systems in Greece.
c) Solar Energy: Introductory concepts for solar radiation (total, direct and diffuse). Instruments for measuring solar radiation (pyranometers, pyriliometers). Factors affecting solar radiation. Basics on Photovoltaic Cells. Advantages and disadvantages of solar energy. Solar radiation utilization systems. Utilization of solar systems in Greece.
d) Geothermy: Basic geothermal concepts, as well as the contribution of Applied Geophysics to the research and identification of geothermal fields and includes: Geothermal parameters: Temperature, heat, enthalpy, thermal gradient, thermal flow, thermal properties of rocks. Geothermal energy: Heat sources, geothermal gradient, change of heat release with depth, distribution of geothermal potential areas. Geothermal field: Structure model. Classification of geothermal fields. Surface incidence of geothermal fields: Geothermal fluids, geothermometers. Geothermal research: Research strategy (identification, geological and hydrogeological research), Geochemical research, Geophysical research (methods of detection and localization of geothermal fields), measurements and tests within drillings). Evaluation of geothermal potential. Exploitation of geothermal fields..
B. Laboratory Exercises:
The content of the laboratorial work is structured in the following thematic sections:
C. Fieldwork
One-day outdoor exercise. Visit to the KAPE Demonstration Wind Park. The main objective is to understand the use of wind turbines with different operating principles, in conditions of complex topography, which are par excellence the A/P installation sites in Greece.
| Activity | Student’s effort |
| Lectures | 26 hours |
| Laboratory work and/or exercises | 13 hours |
| Fieldwork | 8 hours |
| Unguided Study | 20 hours |
| Preparation for final Assessment | 33 hours |
| Total student effort | 100 hours |
The assessment process is conducted in Greek (there is the pos-sibility of examination in English for Erasmus students), either with progressive exams in separate sections of the course content or with the final examination of the entire course material which includes:
I. LECTURES (50%)
Written Exam with
II. PRACTICE EXERCISES (50%)
Written Essays for every Practical Exercise and Written Exam with
The evaluation criteria of the course and the participation rates are described in the Chapter «3.3 Evaluation Criteria » of this syllabus and student handbook.
Suggested Bibliography
Additional Reading Material
1 V.S.: Visitor Students (e.g. ERASMUS)