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Renewable Energy Engineering
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El curso completo
- módulos
- 73
- temas
- 886
- min por lección
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Técnico de turbinas eólicas es el empleo que más crece en EE. UU. hasta 2034. Instalador solar, el segundo.
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Lo que sabrás hacer.
Evalúa un emplazamiento a partir de datos del recurso
Etapa 1 · Foundations & Resource Data
Diseña y dimensiona una planta fotovoltaica
Etapa 2 · Solar
Coloca turbinas para reducir pérdidas por estela
Etapa 3 · Wind
Dimensiona sistemas hidráulicos, geotérmicos y de biogás
Etapa 4 · Hydro, Geothermal & Bioenergy
Pone en marcha, prueba y mantiene una planta
Etapa 6 · Plant Engineering & Lifecycle
Compara diseños por coste de ciclo de vida
Etapa 7 · Practicum & Project
Siete etapas.Una sola subida constante.
Sol, viento, agua, calor y biomasa — y luego lo que hace falta para construir y operar la planta.
73módulos
en 7 etapas
886temas
≈ 12 por módulo
≈222horas
en lecciones de 15 minutos
≈2,5años
≈15meses
≈7meses
para terminar el curso completo
- 1
Foundations & Resource Data
Leer el emplazamiento antes de construir en él
4 módulos · 48 temas · ≈ 12 h
- 2
Solar
Todas las formas de convertir la luz solar en energía
17 módulos · 207 temas · ≈ 52 h
- 3
Wind
Eólica terrestre, marina y flotante
11 módulos · 135 temas · ≈ 34 h
- 4
Hydro, Geothermal & Bioenergy
Ríos, rocas y biomasa
17 módulos · 209 temas · ≈ 52 h
- 5
Marine & Hybrid Systems
Mareas, olas y plantas híbridas
8 módulos · 97 temas · ≈ 24 h
- 6
Plant Engineering & Lifecycle
Construida, probada, operada y repotenciada
12 módulos · 146 temas · ≈ 37 h
- 7
Practicum & Project
Tres prácticas, una planta completa
4 módulos · 44 temas · ≈ 11 h
Meses
0612180369024
MesesMeta · ≈ 2,5 años · ≈ 15 meses · ≈ 7 meses
Las horas y los meses son estimaciones: una lección de 15 minutos por tema, cada día.
Cada módulo.Cada tema.
Los títulos de módulos y temas se quedan en inglés, el idioma de trabajo del sector.
Etapa 1
Foundations & Resource Data
Leer el emplazamiento antes de construir en él
4 módulos · 48 temas
1The Scope of Renewable Energy Engineering11 temas
- Renewable Energy Resources and Conversion Pathways
- Renewable Electricity, Heat, and Fuels
- Resource Availability and Resource Renewability
- Variable and Dispatchable Renewable Generation
- Distributed and Utility-Scale Installations
- Installed Capacity and Delivered Energy
- Gross Output and Net Useful Output
- Technology Maturity and Demonstration Evidence
- The Renewable Energy Project Lifecycle
- Engineering Interfaces With Grids and Storage
- Defining System Boundaries for Renewable Projects
2Energy Conversion Foundations12 temas
- Power, Energy, and Operating Time
- Energy and Mass Balances
- Conversion Efficiency and Part-Load Efficiency
- Thermal Energy Quality and Exergy
- Heat Transfer in Renewable Equipment
- Fluid Flow, Pressure Losses, and Pumping Power
- Rotating Machinery and Mechanical Power
- Electrical Output and Conversion Losses
- Auxiliary Consumption and Parasitic Loads
- Capacity Factor and Full-Load Hours
- Availability and Utilization
- Dimensional Analysis and Engineering Estimates
3Resource Data and Measurement Quality12 temas
- Spatial and Temporal Resource Resolution
- Ground Measurements and Remote Observations
- Satellite Products and Reanalysis Data
- Instrument Selection and Measurement Ranges
- Sensor Calibration and Traceability
- Sampling, Averaging, and Data Logging
- Time Zones, Timestamps, and Time Alignment
- Missing Data and Sensor Fault Detection
- Measurement Bias and Random Error
- Data Screening and Quality Flags
- Representative Years and Long-Term Records
- Measurement Uncertainty Budgets
4Site Screening and the Design Basis13 temas
- Matching Resources to Energy Demand
- Preliminary Site Suitability Assessment
- Land, Seabed, and Resource Access
- Topography, Geology, and Ground Conditions
- Access Roads and Equipment Transport Constraints
- Water Availability and Cooling Requirements
- Proximity to Electrical and Thermal Connections
- Environmental and Community Constraints
- Technology Selection Matrices
- Capacity Selection and Expansion Allowances
- Site Surveys and Investigation Plans
- Design Assumptions and Acceptance Criteria
- Establishing an Engineering Design Basis
Etapa 2
Solar
Todas las formas de convertir la luz solar en energía
17 módulos · 207 temas
5Solar Radiation and Solar Geometry12 temas
- The Solar Spectrum and Atmospheric Effects
- Direct, Diffuse, and Global Irradiance
- Irradiance and Irradiation
- Solar Time and the Equation of Time
- Solar Declination and Hour Angle
- Solar Altitude and Azimuth
- Solar Paths and Seasonal Variation
- Incidence Angles on Tilted Surfaces
- Ground Reflection and Albedo
- Horizon Profiles and Obstruction Shading
- Clear-Sky Radiation Models
- Radiation Components on the Collector Plane
6Solar Resource Assessment12 temas
- Pyranometers and Pyrheliometers
- Solar Measurement Station Layout
- Sensor Soiling and Maintenance Effects
- Satellite-Derived Solar Resource Estimates
- Comparing Ground and Satellite Data
- Typical Meteorological Year Construction
- Multi-Year Solar Variability
- Irradiance Decomposition and Transposition
- Ambient Temperature and Wind Inputs
- Extreme Weather Inputs for Solar Design
- Resource Mapping Across Large Sites
- Solar Resource Report Preparation
7Photovoltaic Conversion and Module Technologies12 temas
- The Photovoltaic Effect at Device Level
- Solar Cells, Modules, Strings, and Arrays
- Crystalline Silicon Module Families
- Thin-Film Photovoltaic Technologies
- Single-Junction and Tandem Concepts
- Monofacial and Bifacial Modules
- Cell Interconnection and Module Architecture
- Glass, Encapsulants, Backsheets, and Frames
- Module Efficiency and Area Requirements
- Standard Test Conditions and Field Conditions
- Technology Selection for Environmental Exposure
- Evaluating Emerging Photovoltaic Technologies
8Photovoltaic Electrical Behavior12 temas
- Current-Voltage and Power-Voltage Curves
- Open-Circuit Voltage and Short-Circuit Current
- Maximum Power Point and Fill Factor
- Irradiance Dependence of Module Output
- Temperature Coefficients and Operating Limits
- Equivalent-Circuit Models for PV Modules
- Series and Parallel Connections
- Electrical Mismatch Between Modules
- Partial Shading and Multiple Power Peaks
- Bypass Diodes and Reverse-Bias Behavior
- Cell Temperature Estimation
- Interpreting Manufacturer Performance Data
9Photovoltaic Module Selection and Durability12 temas
- Reading Module Datasheets and Tolerances
- Mechanical Load Ratings and Mounting Limits
- Temperature and Humidity Exposure
- Light-Induced and Temperature-Related Degradation
- Potential-Induced Degradation
- Microcracks and Cell Interconnection Failures
- Encapsulant Discoloration and Delamination
- Hot Spots and Localized Heating
- Salt, Ammonia, and Sand Exposure
- Qualification Testing and Its Limitations
- Product Warranties and Performance Warranties
- Module Procurement and Incoming Inspection
10Photovoltaic Array Layout12 temas
- Array Tilt and Azimuth Selection
- Row Spacing and Ground Coverage Ratio
- Near Shading and Inter-Row Shading
- Terrain Following and Grading Requirements
- String Layout Across Uneven Terrain
- Bifacial Rear-Side Irradiance
- Albedo Management and Bifacial Mismatch
- Tracker Backtracking and Shading Tradeoffs
- Access Corridors and Maintenance Clearances
- Equipment Placement and Cable Routing
- Land Utilization and Energy Density
- Layout Optimization Under Site Constraints
11Photovoltaic DC System Engineering13 temas
- String Voltage Across Temperature Extremes
- String Current and Parallel Circuit Design
- Matching Strings to Inverter Input Limits
- MPPT Channel Allocation
- Cable Ampacity and DC Voltage Drop
- Cable Insulation and Environmental Ratings
- Connectors and Connection Compatibility
- Combiner Boxes and String Monitoring
- DC Isolation and Overcurrent Protection
- Grounding, Bonding, and Insulation Monitoring
- Surge Protection and Lightning Interfaces
- DC Arc and Ground-Fault Detection
- DC Single-Line Diagrams and Cable Schedules
12Photovoltaic Inverters and Power Conversion12 temas
- Central Inverter Architectures
- String Inverter Architectures
- Microinverters and Module-Level Electronics
- Maximum Power Point Tracking Principles
- Inverter Efficiency Maps
- DC-to-AC Ratio Selection
- Clipping and Inverter Undersizing Tradeoffs
- Temperature and Altitude Derating
- Reactive Power Capability at the Plant Interface
- Inverter Operating Windows and Startup Thresholds
- Export Limitation and Plant Setpoint Interfaces
- Inverter Selection and Replacement Compatibility
13Photovoltaic Mounting and Tracking Systems12 temas
- Fixed-Tilt Support Structures
- Single-Axis and Dual-Axis Tracking
- Tracker Drives and Position Feedback
- Wind Stow Strategies and Operational Limits
- Foundation Options and Geotechnical Interfaces
- Corrosion Exposure and Material Compatibility
- Wind, Snow, and Seismic Design Inputs
- Thermal Expansion and Structural Movement
- Drainage, Erosion, and Vegetation Interfaces
- Mechanical Installation Tolerances
- Cable Movement on Tracking Structures
- Tracker Reliability and Maintenance Access
14Rooftop and Building-Integrated Photovoltaics11 temas
- Roof Suitability and Structural Assessment Interfaces
- Roof Geometry and Usable Installation Area
- Ballasted and Mechanically Attached Systems
- Roof Penetrations and Waterproofing
- Ventilation and Rooftop Module Temperature
- Fire Access and Emergency Isolation Interfaces
- Building-Integrated PV Envelopes
- Facade and Canopy Photovoltaic Systems
- Electrical Routing Through Buildings
- Daytime Loads and On-Site Energy Use
- Roof Replacement and PV Service-Life Coordination
15Floating Solar and Agrivoltaic Systems12 temas
- Floating PV System Architecture
- Water-Level Variation and Mooring Requirements
- Float Materials and Long-Term Exposure
- Floating Cable Routes and Electrical Isolation
- Reservoir Access and Environmental Constraints
- Agrivoltaic Layouts and Agricultural Access
- Crop Light Requirements and PV Shading
- Elevated Structures and Machinery Clearances
- Agricultural Microclimate and Water Interactions
- Land and Energy Productivity Metrics
- Site-Specific Evidence for Dual-Use Benefits
- Maintenance Challenges in Specialized PV Sites
16Photovoltaic Energy Yield Modeling13 temas
- From Solar Resource to AC Energy Output
- Optical and Incidence-Angle Losses
- Spectral Effects on PV Performance
- Temperature Loss Modeling
- Soiling, Snow, and Shading Losses
- Module Mismatch and Wiring Losses
- Inverter Conversion and Clipping Losses
- Transformer and Auxiliary Losses
- Availability and Curtailment Assumptions
- First-Year and Lifetime Energy Estimates
- Performance Ratio and Specific Yield
- PV Model Calibration Against Measured Data
- PV Yield Sensitivity and Uncertainty
17Photovoltaic Testing and Performance Diagnosis12 temas
- PV Installation Inspection Plans
- Polarity, Continuity, and Insulation Verification
- String-Level Electrical Measurements
- Field Current-Voltage Curve Testing
- Infrared Thermography of PV Installations
- Electroluminescence Evidence and Its Limitations
- Inverter Alarm and Event Interpretation
- Identifying Soiling and Shading Underperformance
- Detecting String Mismatch and Connection Problems
- Separating Equipment Losses From Resource Variation
- PV Acceptance Performance Assessment
- Prioritizing Corrective Actions by Energy Impact
18Solar Thermal Collectors12 temas
- Useful Heat Gain and Collector Efficiency
- Flat-Plate Liquid Collectors
- Evacuated-Tube Collectors
- Solar Air Collectors
- Unglazed Collectors for Low-Temperature Loads
- Absorber Coatings and Optical Properties
- Collector Heat Loss Coefficients
- Fluid Flow and Heat Removal Factors
- Collector Pressure Drop
- Stagnation and Overheating Behavior
- Freeze Protection Concepts
- Collector Selection by Temperature Requirement
19Solar Thermal System Design13 temas
- Domestic Hot Water Load Profiles
- Solar Space Heating Applications
- Solar Industrial Process Heat
- Direct and Indirect Circulation Systems
- Thermosiphon and Pumped Circulation
- Heat Exchanger Selection and Sizing
- Collector Field Hydraulic Balancing
- Expansion, Pressure Relief, and Air Management
- Solar Loop Controls and Differential Temperature
- Buffer Tank Interfaces and Thermal Stratification
- Backup Heat Integration
- Solar Fraction and Useful Heat Delivery
- Solar Thermal Commissioning and Fault Diagnosis
20Concentrating Solar Collector Fields12 temas
- Direct Normal Irradiance Requirements
- Concentration Ratio and Optical Efficiency
- Parabolic Trough Collectors
- Linear Fresnel Reflectors
- Heliostat Fields and Central Receivers
- Parabolic Dish Systems
- Solar Tracking Accuracy
- Cosine, Shading, and Blocking Losses
- Mirror Soiling and Reflectivity Losses
- Field Layout and Receiver Targeting
- Optical Flux Distribution and Spillage
- Collector Field Performance Modeling
21Concentrating Solar Plant Engineering13 temas
- Receiver Heat Transfer and Thermal Losses
- Heat Transfer Fluid Selection
- Molten Salt Handling and Freeze Prevention
- Direct Steam Generation Concepts
- Solar Multiple and Power Block Matching
- Rankine Cycle Interfaces in Solar Plants
- Emerging Power Cycle Concepts
- Thermal Storage Charging and Discharging Interfaces
- Wet, Dry, and Hybrid Cooling
- Startup, Shutdown, and Minimum Operating Loads
- Thermal Transients and Component Fatigue
- Solar Field and Power Block Coordination
- Net CSP Output and Parasitic Consumption
Etapa 3
Wind
Eólica terrestre, marina y flotante
11 módulos · 135 temas
22Wind Resource Fundamentals12 temas
- Atmospheric Boundary Layer Structure
- Wind Speed and Wind Direction Distributions
- Air Density and Available Wind Power
- Wind Shear and Vertical Profiles
- Surface Roughness and Terrain Effects
- Atmospheric Stability and Turbulence
- Wind Veer Across the Rotor
- Gusts and Extreme Wind Conditions
- Seasonal and Diurnal Wind Variation
- Complex Terrain and Flow Separation
- Coastal and Offshore Wind Conditions
- Wind Resource Suitability for Turbine Classes
23Wind Measurement and Long-Term Assessment13 temas
- Meteorological Mast Instrumentation
- Cup and Sonic Anemometers
- Wind Vanes and Sensor Alignment
- Lidar and Sodar Measurement Principles
- Measurement Heights and Rotor Coverage
- Mast Shadow and Sensor Placement Effects
- Wind Data Filtering and Icing Detection
- Wind Roses and Frequency Distributions
- Hub-Height Wind Extrapolation
- Measure-Correlate-Predict Methods
- Long-Term Reference Dataset Selection
- Wind Resource Spatial Mapping
- Wind Assessment Uncertainty and Reporting
24Wind Rotor Aerodynamics12 temas
- Rotor Swept Area and Energy Capture
- Momentum Theory and the Betz Limit
- Tip-Speed Ratio and Power Coefficient
- Airfoil Lift, Drag, and Angle of Attack
- Blade Twist and Chord Distribution
- Blade Element Momentum Models
- Axial and Tangential Induction
- Stall and Flow Separation
- Tip Losses and Root Losses
- Yaw Misalignment and Rotor Performance
- Surface Roughness, Erosion, and Aerodynamic Losses
- Rotor Performance Across Operating Regions
25Wind Turbine Architecture and Operation13 temas
- Horizontal-Axis and Vertical-Axis Turbines
- Upwind and Downwind Rotor Arrangements
- Blades, Hub, Nacelle, and Tower
- Geared and Direct-Drive Drivetrains
- Generator and Converter Configurations
- Variable-Speed Turbine Operation
- Collective and Individual Pitch Functions
- Yaw Systems and Wind Alignment
- Aerodynamic and Mechanical Braking
- Turbine Startup and Shutdown Sequences
- Cut-In, Rated, and Cut-Out Conditions
- Cooling, Lubrication, and Auxiliary Systems
- Turbine Supervisory Control and Fault States
26Wind Turbine Loads and Site Suitability12 temas
- Aerodynamic, Gravitational, and Inertial Loads
- Ultimate Loads and Fatigue Loads
- Design Load Cases and Operating Conditions
- Rotor Imbalance and Cyclic Loading
- Tower Dynamics and Resonance Avoidance
- Turbulence Effects on Component Life
- Extreme Gusts and Emergency Stops
- Icing and Cold-Climate Suitability
- Lightning Exposure and Protection Interfaces
- Blade Erosion and Environmental Exposure
- Turbine Certification and Site-Specific Assessment
- Matching Turbines to Site Conditions
27Wind Farm Layout and Wake Engineering12 temas
- Single-Turbine Wake Formation
- Wake Expansion and Velocity Deficits
- Wake-Added Turbulence
- Multiple-Wake Interaction
- Engineering Wake Models and Their Limits
- Terrain and Atmospheric Stability in Wake Analysis
- Turbine Spacing and Layout Constraints
- Wind Direction Weighting in Layout Design
- External Wakes From Neighboring Projects
- Wake Steering and Farm-Level Coordination
- Energy Capture and Fatigue Tradeoffs
- Wind Farm Layout Optimization
28Onshore Wind Project Engineering12 temas
- Turbine Micrositing and Setback Constraints
- Ground Investigation for Turbine Foundations
- Foundation and Tower Design Interfaces
- Crane Pads and Assembly Areas
- Blade and Tower Transport Planning
- Access Road Geometry and Ground Bearing
- Collection Cable Routing and Trenching
- Substation and Grid Connection Interfaces
- Drainage and Erosion Management
- Acoustic Assessment Inputs
- Shadow Flicker Assessment
- Construction Sequencing and Weather Constraints
29Fixed-Bottom Offshore Wind12 temas
- Offshore Site Surveys and Metocean Data
- Seabed Conditions and Geohazards
- Monopile Support Structures
- Jacket and Alternative Foundation Concepts
- Combined Wind, Wave, and Current Loading
- Scour Assessment and Protection Interfaces
- Corrosion Protection in Marine Exposure
- Offshore Array and Export Cable Interfaces
- Marine Installation and Vessel Requirements
- Offshore Access and Personnel Transfer
- Weather Windows and Installation Availability
- Offshore Substation and Service Platform Interfaces
30Floating Offshore Wind12 temas
- Floating Wind System Architecture
- Spar, Semisubmersible, and Tension-Leg Concepts
- Hydrostatic Stability and Platform Motions
- Coupled Aerodynamic and Hydrodynamic Response
- Mooring Configurations and Station Keeping
- Anchor Selection and Seabed Interfaces
- Dynamic Power Cables and Fatigue
- Turbine Control and Platform Motion Interaction
- Port Assembly and Tow-Out Constraints
- Floating System Installation and Hookup
- Inspection, Retrieval, and Major Repair Strategies
- Floating Wind Demonstration and Validation Evidence
31Wind Energy Yield and Performance13 temas
- Turbine Power Curves and Reference Conditions
- Air Density Corrections
- Wind Distribution Integration for Energy Estimates
- Wake Losses and Electrical Losses
- Turbine Availability and Balance-of-Plant Availability
- Environmental Shutdown and Operational Restrictions
- Curtailment and Export Constraints
- High-Wind Hysteresis and Restart Losses
- Performance Effects of Icing and Blade Degradation
- Gross-to-Net Wind Yield Assessment
- Measured Power Curve Evaluation
- Wind Farm Performance Normalization
- Long-Term Wind Production Forecasts
32Wind Commissioning and Reliability12 temas
- Wind Turbine Installation Verification
- Mechanical Completion and Pre-Commissioning Checks
- Functional Testing of Turbine Subsystems
- Sensor Calibration and Signal Validation
- Turbine and Farm Controller Acceptance
- Gearbox and Bearing Condition Indicators
- Vibration and Oil Analysis Applications
- Blade Inspection and Defect Assessment
- Pitch and Yaw System Failure Patterns
- Fault Logs and Root-Cause Investigation
- Offshore Maintenance Access Constraints
- Energy-Based Maintenance Prioritization
Etapa 4
Hydro, Geothermal & Bioenergy
Ríos, rocas y biomasa
17 módulos · 209 temas
33Hydrology for Renewable Power12 temas
- Catchment Characteristics and Water Balance
- Precipitation, Runoff, and Streamflow
- River Gauging and Discharge Measurement
- Flow Duration Curves
- Seasonal and Interannual Flow Variation
- Gross Head and Net Head
- Environmental Flow Requirements
- Sediment Loads and Debris Transport
- Floods, Droughts, and Extreme Events
- Ungauged Catchment Assessment
- Hydrological Record Extension and Uncertainty
- Water Availability for Energy Production
34Hydropower Schemes and Waterways13 temas
- Run-of-River Hydropower Layouts
- Reservoir-Based Hydropower Layouts
- Diversion and Canal-Based Schemes
- Intakes, Trash Racks, and Gates
- Desanders and Sediment Exclusion
- Headrace Channels and Tunnels
- Forebays, Surge Tanks, and Penstocks
- Hydraulic Losses Along the Waterway
- Water Hammer and Pressure Transients
- Powerhouse and Tailrace Interfaces
- Fish Passage and Aquatic Connectivity Interfaces
- Civil Works Constraints on Equipment Selection
- Distinguishing Natural-Inflow Generation From Pumped Storage
35Hydraulic Turbines and Generating Equipment13 temas
- Impulse and Reaction Turbines
- Pelton Turbines
- Francis Turbines
- Kaplan and Propeller Turbines
- Crossflow and Other Small-Hydro Turbines
- Turbine Selection by Head and Flow
- Specific Speed and Similarity Relationships
- Turbine Efficiency Maps and Hill Charts
- Cavitation and Turbine Setting
- Sediment Abrasion and Runner Materials
- Generator and Coupling Selection
- Governors and Flow Regulation
- Bearings, Seals, and Auxiliary Equipment
36Hydropower Performance and Operation12 temas
- Selecting Design Flow and Installed Capacity
- Flow Duration Methods for Energy Estimation
- Time-Series Hydropower Simulation
- Variable Head and Reservoir Level Effects
- Part-Load Operation and Efficiency Losses
- Multiple-Unit Dispatch Within a Plant
- Environmental Flow and Operating Constraints
- Sediment Management and Flushing Interfaces
- Start-Stop Cycling and Equipment Wear
- Hydro Unit Performance Testing
- Rehabilitation of Turbines and Waterways
- Hydropower Yield Under Hydrological Uncertainty
37Small Hydro and Water Infrastructure Energy Recovery11 temas
- Microhydro and Picohydro Architectures
- Low-Head Hydropower Opportunities
- Pumps as Turbines
- In-Pipe and Pressure-Reduction Energy Recovery
- Irrigation Canal Hydropower
- Retrofitting Existing Water Infrastructure
- Seasonal Water Use and Competing Demands
- Standalone Microhydro Load Interfaces
- Electronic Load Controllers in Small Hydro
- Debris Handling and Maintainability
- Small-Hydro Feasibility and Site Surveys
38Geothermal Resources and Exploration12 temas
- Geothermal Gradients and Heat Flow
- Hydrothermal Reservoir Types
- Temperature, Permeability, and Fluid Availability
- Surface Manifestations and Geological Mapping
- Geochemical Indicators of Geothermal Resources
- Geophysical Exploration Methods
- Exploration Wells and Temperature Logging
- Geothermal Resource Conceptual Models
- Resource Classification and Confidence
- Exploration Risk and Staged Development
- Heat in Place and Recoverable Energy
- Matching Geothermal Resources to End Uses
39Geothermal Wells and Reservoir Interfaces12 temas
- Production and Injection Well Functions
- Well Layout and Reservoir Connectivity
- Well Completion Requirements for Geothermal Service
- Production Testing and Deliverability
- Pressure Transients and Reservoir Response
- Two-Phase Flow in Geothermal Wells
- Wellhead Conditions and Gathering Systems
- Reinjection Placement and Thermal Breakthrough
- Reservoir Pressure Management
- Induced Seismicity Monitoring Interfaces
- Well Integrity and Corrosive Fluids
- Sustainable Extraction and Reservoir Monitoring
40Geothermal Power Plant Engineering13 temas
- Dry Steam Power Plants
- Single-Flash and Double-Flash Plants
- Binary Cycle Power Plants
- Organic Rankine Cycle Working Fluids
- Geothermal Brine Heat Exchangers
- Steam Separation and Moisture Removal
- Noncondensable Gas Handling
- Condensers and Cooling Systems
- Geothermal Fluid Pumping Requirements
- Scaling and Fouling in Plant Equipment
- Brine Reinjection and Surface Process Layout
- Net Power Optimization at Resource Conditions
- Enhanced and Closed-Loop Geothermal Concepts
41Direct-Use and Shallow Geothermal Systems13 temas
- Direct Geothermal Heat Applications
- Geothermal District Heating Interfaces
- Cascaded Use of Geothermal Heat
- Agricultural and Industrial Geothermal Heating
- Ground-Source Heat Pump Operating Principles
- Closed-Loop Borehole Heat Exchangers
- Horizontal Ground Heat Exchangers
- Open-Loop Groundwater Systems
- Thermal Response Testing
- Ground Loop Sizing and Thermal Interference
- Seasonal Ground Heat Balance
- Heat Pump Electricity Use and Renewable Heat Accounting
- Direct-Use System Monitoring and Maintenance
42Geothermal Performance and Operating Constraints12 temas
- Geothermal Plant Mass and Energy Balances
- Resource Decline and Make-Up Well Requirements
- Ambient Temperature Effects on Binary Plants
- Cooling Water Availability and Plant Output
- Production and Injection Pump Parasitic Loads
- Mineral Precipitation and Scale Control Principles
- Corrosion Mechanisms in Geothermal Service
- Noncondensable Gases and Emissions Management
- Reinjection Performance and Reservoir Feedback
- Geothermal Availability and Planned Outages
- Geothermal Plant Performance Testing
- Lifetime Resource and Plant Performance Scenarios
43Biomass Resources and Fuel Properties12 temas
- Woody Biomass and Forestry Residues
- Agricultural Residues and Energy Crops
- Organic Wastes and Renewable Fractions
- Moisture Content and Dry Matter
- Higher and Lower Heating Values
- Bulk Density and Particle Size
- Proximate and Ultimate Fuel Analysis
- Ash Content and Ash Chemistry
- Seasonal Feedstock Availability
- Feedstock Variability and Fuel Specifications
- Competing Uses and Sustainable Supply Limits
- Biomass Resource and Energy Potential Estimates
44Biomass Handling and Conditioning12 temas
- Feedstock Reception and Sampling
- Fuel Storage and Inventory Requirements
- Drying and Moisture Management
- Chipping, Grinding, and Size Classification
- Pelletization and Densification
- Conveyors and Fuel Feeding Systems
- Bridging, Blockage, and Flowability
- Contaminant Removal and Fuel Preparation
- Biomass Storage Degradation and Dry Matter Losses
- Self-Heating, Dust, and Fire Hazards
- Handling Energy and Conditioning Losses
- Matching Prepared Fuel to Conversion Equipment
45Biomass Combustion, Heat, and CHP13 temas
- Biomass Combustion Stages
- Air Supply and Excess Air
- Grate-Fired Combustion Systems
- Fluidized-Bed Combustion Systems
- Biomass Boilers and Steam Conditions
- Heat Recovery and Flue Gas Cooling
- Steam Turbines and Organic Rankine CHP
- Heat-to-Power Ratio and Demand Matching
- Part-Load Efficiency and Turndown
- Slagging, Fouling, and Ash Deposition
- Particulate and Gaseous Emission Controls
- Ash Handling and Residue Management
- Biomass Plant Net Energy Balance
46Biomass Gasification and Pyrolysis12 temas
- Thermochemical Conversion Pathways
- Gasification Agents and Operating Regimes
- Fixed-Bed and Fluidized-Bed Gasifiers
- Producer Gas Composition and Heating Value
- Tar Formation and Gas Cleaning Requirements
- Gas Cooling and Heat Recovery
- Engine and Turbine Fuel Quality Interfaces
- Slow and Fast Pyrolysis Concepts
- Bio-Oil Properties and Handling Constraints
- Biochar and Coproduct Energy Allocation
- Conversion Efficiency and Cold Gas Efficiency
- Technology Scale and Demonstration Limitations
47Biogas and Anaerobic Digestion Systems13 temas
- Organic Feedstocks for Anaerobic Digestion
- Biochemical Stages of Methane Formation
- Feedstock Biodegradability and Methane Potential
- Wet and Dry Digestion Systems
- Continuous and Batch Digester Configurations
- Loading, Retention Time, and Process Stability
- Digester Heating and Mixing Requirements
- Gas Collection and Buffering Interfaces
- Moisture and Hydrogen Sulfide Removal
- Biogas Engines, Boilers, and CHP Units
- Digestate Handling and Nutrient Interfaces
- Methane Leakage and Gas Balance Assessment
- Biogas Plant Energy Self-Consumption
48Renewable Fuel Production Interfaces12 temas
- Biomethane Upgrading Technologies
- Methane Recovery and Upgrading Energy Demand
- Biomethane Quality and Delivery Requirements
- Bioethanol Production Pathway Overview
- Biodiesel Production Pathway Overview
- Renewable Diesel and Biojet Pathway Overview
- Residue-Based and Cellulosic Fuel Pathways
- Hydrothermal Conversion of Wet Biomass
- Process Heat and Electricity Requirements
- Fuel Yield and Coproduct Balances
- Feedstock Constraints on Renewable Fuel Scale
- Comparing Direct Energy Use and Fuel Conversion
49Bioenergy Plant Performance and Sustainability12 temas
- Delivered Fuel Energy and Metering Boundaries
- Fuel Moisture Effects on Useful Output
- Boiler and CHP Performance Testing
- Seasonal Heat Demand and Heat Rejection
- Conversion Losses and Auxiliary Consumption
- Feedstock Supply Interruptions
- Equipment Degradation From Fuel Variability
- Air, Water, and Odor Management Interfaces
- Biogenic Carbon and System Boundary Choices
- Land Use, Water Use, and Resource Competition
- Residue Utilization and Waste Management
- Bioenergy Performance Improvement Studies
Etapa 5
Marine & Hybrid Systems
Mareas, olas y plantas híbridas
8 módulos · 97 temas
50Marine Renewable Energy Resources12 temas
- Wave, Tidal, Thermal, and Salinity Resources
- Wave Height, Period, and Direction
- Wave Spectra and Sea-State Statistics
- Wave Energy Flux and Water Depth
- Tidal Constituents and Current Cycles
- Current Profiles and Seabed Effects
- Wave Buoys and Current Profilers
- Marine Resource Hindcasts
- Bathymetry and Seabed Surveys
- Extreme Sea States and Survivability
- Resource Predictability and Seasonal Variation
- Marine Site Access and Environmental Constraints
51Tidal Stream Energy Engineering12 temas
- Horizontal-Axis Tidal Turbines
- Vertical-Axis and Alternative Tidal Converters
- Bidirectional Flow and Turbine Operation
- Tidal Turbine Power Curves
- Cavitation Limits in Tidal Rotors
- Support Structures and Installation Concepts
- Tidal Array Spacing and Wake Effects
- Channel Blockage and Resource Extraction Limits
- Subsea Power and Connection Interfaces
- Biofouling, Corrosion, and Debris Exposure
- Retrieval and Maintenance Strategies
- Tidal Stream Energy Yield Assessment
52Wave Energy Conversion13 temas
- Point Absorber Devices
- Oscillating Water Columns
- Oscillating Wave Surge Converters
- Attenuator and Overtopping Concepts
- Hydrodynamic Response and Resonance
- Power Take-Off Architectures
- Wave Device Control and Energy Capture
- Mooring Loads and Device Motions
- Survival Modes in Extreme Seas
- Wave Energy Power Matrices
- Array Effects and Shared Infrastructure
- Prototype Testing and Scale Effects
- Wave Energy Yield and Availability
53Other Marine Energy Systems12 temas
- Tidal Barrage and Lagoon Concepts
- Tidal Range Generation Cycles
- Basin Area, Head, and Energy Estimates
- Sediment and Ecosystem Effects of Tidal Impoundments
- Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
- Open and Closed OTEC Cycles
- Deep Seawater Intake and Pumping Losses
- Salinity Gradient Energy Principles
- Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Concepts
- Reverse Electrodialysis Concepts
- Fouling and Material Durability in Marine Systems
- Evaluating Net Output and Technology Readiness
54Renewable Heat Integration12 temas
- Characterizing Thermal Demand by Temperature
- Heat Demand Profiles and Load Duration Curves
- Supply and Return Temperature Requirements
- Matching Solar, Geothermal, and Biomass Heat
- Renewable Heat Source Sizing
- Heat Exchanger Approach Temperatures
- Heat Distribution Losses
- Cascading High- and Low-Temperature Heat Uses
- Renewable Heat and Existing Boiler Interfaces
- Renewable Heat for District Energy Systems
- Heat Metering and Delivered Thermal Energy
- Renewable Heat System Performance Indicators
55Renewable-Powered Water and Cooling Systems12 temas
- Solar Water Pumping Architectures
- Pump Curves and Variable Renewable Input
- Water Demand, Static Head, and Friction Losses
- Water Storage as an Energy-Service Buffer
- Renewable-Powered Irrigation Design
- Renewable Electricity for Desalination
- Thermal Renewable Energy for Desalination
- Variable Operation and Water Quality Constraints
- Solar-Driven Absorption and Adsorption Cooling
- Renewable-Powered Refrigeration and Cold Chains
- Cooling Demand and Resource Coincidence
- Water and Cooling Service Performance Metrics
56Hybrid Renewable Plant Design12 temas
- Complementarity Between Renewable Resources
- Correlation Across Hourly and Seasonal Profiles
- Solar-Wind Hybrid Configurations
- Solar-Hydro and Wind-Hydro Coordination
- Dispatchable Bioenergy in Renewable Hybrids
- Renewable Electricity and Heat Coproduction
- Shared Land and Balance-of-Plant Infrastructure
- Shared Connection Capacity and Export Limits
- Hybrid Plant Capacity Ratios
- Energy Surplus and Unserved Demand Metrics
- Plant-Level Operating Priorities
- Hybrid System Sizing Under Resource Uncertainty
57Storage and Flexible Load Interfaces12 temas
- Power and Energy Requirements at Storage Interfaces
- AC-Coupled and DC-Coupled Plant Configurations
- Charging Limits and Renewable Curtailment
- Round-Trip Losses in Plant Energy Balances
- State-of-Charge Constraints in Dispatch Models
- Thermal Storage Interfaces for Renewable Heat
- Storage Duty Profiles Supplied to Equipment Designers
- Flexible Pumping and Thermal Loads
- Electrolyzers as Flexible Renewable Electricity Loads
- Backup Supply and Minimum Service Requirements
- Time-Series Evaluation of Flexibility Options
- Avoiding Double Counting of Stored Renewable Energy
Etapa 6
Plant Engineering & Lifecycle
Construida, probada, operada y repotenciada
12 módulos · 146 temas
58Electrical Balance of Plant and Grid Interfaces13 temas
- Plant Electrical Architecture and Connection Boundaries
- AC Collection Systems and Voltage Selection
- Transformers and Collection Cable Selection
- Switchgear and Equipment Rating Interfaces
- Electrical Loss Budgets for Renewable Plants
- Earthing and Lightning Protection Coordination
- Fault Contribution Data for Protection Studies
- Voltage and Reactive Power Capability Requirements
- Power Quality and Harmonic Assessment Interfaces
- Frequency Response and Ride-Through Requirements
- Export Limits and Point-of-Connection Metering
- Connection Study Inputs and Model Deliverables
- Plant Compliance Testing Responsibilities
59Plant Monitoring and Supervisory Control12 temas
- Measurement Points and Instrumentation Architecture
- Weather, Process, and Energy Metering
- SCADA Data Structures and Signal Naming
- Time Synchronization Across Plant Equipment
- Alarm Priorities and Event Records
- Operating Modes and State Transitions
- Supervisory Setpoints and Equipment Limits
- Sensor Plausibility and Redundant Measurements
- Plant Historian Data Quality
- Remote Access and Operational Security Interfaces
- Performance Dashboards and Energy Loss Tracking
- Control Changes and Configuration Management
60Renewable Plant Modeling and Simulation13 temas
- Defining the Purpose and Resolution of a Model
- Steady-State and Time-Series Plant Models
- Component Models and System Coupling
- Weather and Load Data Preparation
- Time Step and Calendar Consistency
- Performance Curves and Equipment Libraries
- Modeling Renewable Systems With SAM
- Specialist Solar, Wind, and Hybrid Modeling Tools
- Spreadsheet and Script-Based Engineering Models
- Model Verification and Energy Balance Checks
- Calibration With Operational Measurements
- Validation Against Independent Data
- Reproducible Assumptions and Model Documentation
61Yield Uncertainty and Design Optimization12 temas
- Resource, Equipment, and Operational Uncertainty
- Correlated and Independent Loss Assumptions
- Propagation of Measurement and Model Uncertainty
- P50 and P90 Energy Yield Interpretation
- Annual and Long-Term Exceedance Estimates
- Sensitivity Analysis of Design Parameters
- Monte Carlo Yield Assessment
- Scenario Analysis for Extreme Operating Conditions
- Capacity and Equipment Sizing Optimization
- Multiobjective Engineering Tradeoffs
- Robust Design Under Incomplete Information
- Updating Yield Estimates With Operating Evidence
62Environmental and Community Design Constraints12 temas
- Environmental Baselines for Renewable Sites
- Habitat and Biodiversity Assessment Interfaces
- Land Disturbance and Landscape Effects
- Water Abstraction and Discharge Constraints
- Aquatic Connectivity and Sediment Continuity
- Noise, Glare, and Visual Effects
- Bird and Bat Monitoring Interfaces
- Fisheries, Navigation, and Marine Access
- Resource Use and Lifecycle Impact Screening
- Community Access and Local Service Requirements
- Translating Assessment Findings Into Design Changes
- Environmental Monitoring During Plant Operation
63Reliability, Resilience, and Extreme Conditions12 temas
- Component and System Failure Modes
- Criticality and Single Points of Failure
- Reliability Block Diagrams for Renewable Plants
- Redundancy and Maintainability Tradeoffs
- Heat Waves and Equipment Derating
- Cold Weather, Ice, and Snow Exposure
- Flood, Storm, and Wildfire Design Inputs
- Windborne Debris and Coastal Exposure
- Water Scarcity and Resource Drought
- Common-Cause Failures Across a Plant
- Recovery Time and Spare Equipment Strategy
- Resilience Assessment Across the Plant Lifecycle
64Engineering Design and Procurement12 temas
- Concept, Preliminary, and Detailed Design Stages
- Process Flow Diagrams and Energy Flow Diagrams
- Single-Line Diagrams and Equipment Layouts
- Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
- Equipment Specifications and Datasheet Schedules
- Design Margins and Operating Envelopes
- Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, and Control Interfaces
- Technical Bid Evaluation
- Supplier Evidence and Performance Guarantees
- Factory Acceptance Test Requirements
- Design Reviews and Change Control
- Engineering Handover Documentation
65Construction and Commissioning Planning12 temas
- Site Preparation and Construction Access
- Delivery, Storage, and Preservation of Equipment
- Installation Quality and Inspection Records
- Mechanical and Electrical Completion Boundaries
- Construction Interfaces and Work Sequencing
- Weather Windows and Seasonal Restrictions
- Commissioning Plans and System Readiness
- Isolation and Controlled Energization Requirements
- Instrument and Control Loop Verification
- Functional Testing and Interlock Verification
- Startup Readiness and Operator Training
- Defect Lists and Completion Tracking
66Performance Testing and Acceptance12 temas
- Defining Renewable Plant Acceptance Boundaries
- Test Conditions and Reference Conditions
- Test Instrumentation and Data Quality
- Correcting Performance for Resource Conditions
- Net Output and Auxiliary Consumption Tests
- Availability and Reliability Demonstration Periods
- Thermal Output and Heat Quality Verification
- Uncertainty in Acceptance Measurements
- Comparing Measured and Guaranteed Performance
- Diagnosing Acceptance Test Shortfalls
- Retesting and Corrective Action Evidence
- Establishing the Operational Performance Baseline
67Operations and Maintenance Engineering12 temas
- Preventive, Corrective, and Condition-Based Maintenance
- Operating Procedures and Equipment Limits
- Maintenance Windows and Resource Forecasts
- Work Orders and Failure History
- Spare Parts and Obsolescence Planning
- Access Constraints and Maintenance Logistics
- Condition Monitoring and Inspection Planning
- Root-Cause Analysis of Recurring Failures
- Lost Energy and Availability Accounting
- Forecasting Plant Output for Operational Decisions
- Performance Recovery After Maintenance
- Continuous Improvement of Plant Operating Strategy
68Repowering, Life Extension, and Decommissioning12 temas
- Remaining Useful Life Assessment
- Degradation Trends and Inspection Evidence
- Repowering Capacity and Site Constraints
- Equipment Replacement and Compatibility
- Reusing Foundations and Electrical Infrastructure
- Upgrading Controls and Monitoring Systems
- Revised Energy Yield After Repowering
- Decommissioning Sequence and Resource Needs
- Equipment Reuse and Material Recovery Interfaces
- Hazardous Material and Waste Handling Requirements
- Site Restoration and Long-Term Monitoring
- Comparing Life Extension and Replacement Options
69Engineering Cost and Technology Comparison12 temas
- Capital Cost Breakdown by Plant Subsystem
- Operating Cost and Replacement Allowances
- Cost of Resource Measurement and Site Investigation
- Construction Complexity and Contingency
- Levelized Cost of Electricity and Heat
- Energy Yield Effects on Unit Energy Cost
- Comparing Designs at Equivalent Service Levels
- Lifetime, Degradation, and Discounting Assumptions
- Cost Sensitivity to Site and Equipment Choices
- Technical Risk and Estimate Confidence
- Limits of Single-Metric Technology Comparisons
- Preparing an Engineering Options Appraisal
Etapa 7
Practicum & Project
Tres prácticas, una planta completa
4 módulos · 44 temas
70Resource and Performance Modeling Practicum10 temas
- Building a Renewable Resource Dataset
- Auditing Measurement Quality and Missing Records
- Comparing Site Measurements With Reference Data
- Selecting Representative and Stress-Test Years
- Constructing Electrical and Thermal Demand Profiles
- Building a Transparent Conversion Model
- Accounting for Losses and Auxiliary Consumption
- Checking Annual and Seasonal Energy Balances
- Testing Model Sensitivity to Key Assumptions
- Presenting Resource and Yield Uncertainty
71Solar and Wind Plant Design Practicum11 temas
- Preparing a Solar PV Site Design Basis
- Selecting Modules, Inverters, and Array Geometry
- Producing a PV String and Loss Budget
- Comparing Fixed-Tilt and Tracking Alternatives
- Designing a Solar Thermal Supply Concept
- Screening Wind Turbines for a Defined Site
- Developing a Wind Farm Layout
- Estimating Wake and Operating Losses
- Comparing Solar and Wind Production Profiles
- Testing a Shared-Connection Hybrid Concept
- Reviewing Design Decisions Against Site Constraints
72Dispatchable Renewable Energy Practicum10 temas
- Sizing a Hydro Plant From Head and Flow Data
- Selecting Hydro Units for Seasonal Operation
- Comparing Geothermal Conversion Configurations
- Estimating Net Output From Geothermal Resource Data
- Matching Biomass Fuel Properties to Equipment
- Balancing a Biomass CHP Plant Against Heat Demand
- Estimating Biogas Output and Internal Energy Use
- Comparing Renewable Heat Supply Alternatives
- Evaluating Resource Limits and Operating Flexibility
- Preparing a Technology Selection Recommendation
73Integrated Renewable Energy Engineering Project13 temas
- Defining the Site, Energy Service, and Design Constraints
- Establishing a Resource Measurement and Evidence Plan
- Selecting a Renewable Technology or Hybrid Configuration
- Developing the Plant Layout and Conversion Architecture
- Sizing Major Equipment and Balance of Plant
- Defining Grid, Storage, and Thermal Load Interfaces
- Preparing Time-Series Energy and Performance Models
- Assessing Uncertainty, Reliability, and Environmental Constraints
- Comparing Engineering Alternatives and Lifecycle Costs
- Preparing Construction and Commissioning Requirements
- Defining Performance Tests and Operating Indicators
- Planning Maintenance, Repowering, and End of Life
- Presenting a Complete Engineering Design Package
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Una lección cabe en la pausa de la comida
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- 2
Práctica con corrección al instante
Las preguntas van dentro de la lección. Responde y ve al instante si lo has entendido.
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Una racha que te hace volver
Una lección al día mantiene viva la racha. Sesiones cortas y constantes te llevan hasta el final.
- 1
Una lección cabe en la pausa de la comida
Una idea cada vez, en diapositivas breves. Una lección entera dura unos quince minutos.
- 2
Práctica con corrección al instante
Las preguntas van dentro de la lección. Responde y ve al instante si lo has entendido.
- 3
Una racha que te hace volver
Una lección al día mantiene viva la racha. Sesiones cortas y constantes te llevan hasta el final.
Para el despliegue.
Ingenieros mecánicos que se pasan a energía
Instaladores solares listos para diseñar
Promotores de proyectos que aprenden la física
Donde más vas a crecer
Evalúa un emplazamiento a partir de datos del recurso
Etapa 1 · Foundations & Resource Data
A dónde lleva este curso.
El trabajo en torno al que está construido este curso, y cómo se entra en él.
Renewable Energy Project Engineer
Lleva un proyecto solar o eólico desde la evaluación del emplazamiento hasta su puesta en marcha.
Todas las carreras del futuroEn el trabajo
- Evaluar el recurso y las limitaciones de un emplazamiento
- Dimensionar el sistema y estimar su producción
- Coordinar a los contratistas durante la construcción
Cómo se entra
Lo habitual son los títulos de ingeniería; los puestos de coordinador de proyecto son una vía de entrada común.
Sé de los primeros.
Acceso anticipado para particulares, pilotos para equipos. Cuéntanos quién va a aprender.
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