This CPD course caters to Engineers, Technicians, Facilities Managers, Energy Professionals, Architects, and others who are interested in enhancing their understanding of renewable energy and would like to learn about methods, best practices, and strategies for the selection of the most suitable renewable energy alternative, with technical, geographic and financial feasibility in mind.
Introduction to a few important fundamentals of energy and the “grid” sets the tone for a better comparison of the current source of energy with optimal renewable energy alternatives. The importance of the concept of the most direct application of renewable sources to the final energy demand point is highlighted. After the introduction, this seminar dives into some of the more proven and mainstream renewable energy topics. Current footprint and relative cost differences between some of the major renewable energy systems are examined. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats pertaining to some of the mainstream renewable energy solutions are discussed. Some of the cutting-edge, yet unproven, renewable energy systems are introduced. The discussion on the topic of renewable energy is sustained by diagrams, schematics, and pictures pertaining to major renewable energy systems. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Perform technical/engineering and cost comparisons between energy obtained from the grid versus the energy harnessed from renewable sources.
- Identify and quantify the technical and financial benefits of renewable energy systems.
- Specify and implement renewable energy systems that leverage the direct application of renewable energy sources to the point of use, thus maximizing the efficiency and net benefit of renewable energy systems.
- Examine and assess alternative renewable energy technologies based on physics and engineering principles. Assess the performance of renewable energy systems based on physics and engineering equations that correlate physical parameters to the power and energy output of wind turbines. These equations serve as tools in the design, analysis, suitable location selection, and application of wind turbines. Utilize physics and engineering principles and equations to evaluate the performance of hydroelectric turbines.
- Evaluate technical/engineering strengths and weaknesses of major renewable energy technologies like hydroelectric, tidal, wave, wind, geothermal, solar heat, solar light, solar PV, solar chimney, and biomass Follow progress on some of the major, more recent, notable renewable projects in the world. Benefit from the lessons on these projects in avoiding pitfalls in the design/specification of renewable energy systems.
I would like to say that even though I am not an engineer, I am really glad that I took this. The course helped me to dissect and visualize some of the terms and concepts that were not tangible to me prior to this course
The was great and it has an outstanding instructor and the material was very well presented…..
Professor Bobby Rauf has over 25 years of experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate Engineering, Science, Math, Business Administration and MBA courses, seminars and workshops. Prof. Rauf is a registered (PE) Professional Engineer, in the State of North Carolina, a Certified Energy Manager and a certified ergonomist. Prof. Rauf was inducted as a “Legend in Energy” by AEE, in 2014. He is a published author of multiple engineering and energy books, and professional development courses. He holds a patent in process controls technology. Prof. Rauf develops and instructs continuing education and engineering skill-building courses. Some of his major clients include Texas A&M University, Saudi Aramco – KSA, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, McNeese University, Lamar University, Clemson University, Association of Energy Engineers, EPIC College - Canada; US Bureau of Reclamation, BHP Billiton, CED, and Y-F Asia. Prof. Rauf’s last full-time engineering employment, in the corporate world, was at PPG Industries, Inc. where he served as a Senior Staff Engineer. He brings to this program more than 25 years of hands-on experience in a broad spectrum of areas within large industrial plant engineering and plant maintenance departments, including electrical, controls, energy and mechanical projects. Professor Rauf has served as Adjunct Professor at Gardner-Webb University since 1989, where he has instructed classes in both the B.A. and M.B.A. programs.
Continuing professional development is a worldwide recognized accreditation for continuing education to maintain knowledge and skills. This form of learning allows professionals to improve their capabilities with the help of certified learning. CPD courses for professionals reflect current expectations as well as future ambitions. As your career develops, the knowledge and skills you require will also evolve. This is where CPD will come to your rescue and help you steer your career in the future.
CPD Online Course: Renewable Energy Hot Topics£297
