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Alternative Energy Technology Profiles
Raymond
Ehrhard, P.E.
Overview
This course provides an overview of alternative power technologies
that can be used to generate and distribute energy.
Over fifteen alternative power technologies covering such topics as;
biofuels, geothermal, microturbines, fuel cells, wind, solar, hydropower, and
reciprocating engines are covering in this course.
Each technology is briefly described to include the system description
and concept, representative technologies, and current and future applications.
Many of these technologies will be used as renewable energy technologies
to meet the growing need set by state Renewable Energy Standards.
The need for policy makers, engineers, and technical analysts to be
well-informed about alternative power technologies will drive continued study
and research in this area.
The study material provides information on new alternative power
and renewable energy technologies entering the market. The
student is expected to read and review the material contained Chapter 2
(Pages 1-87) in the NREL Document, Power Technologies Energy Data Book, Fourth
Edition.
The
student must take a multiple-choice and true/false quiz consisting of twenty
(20) questions at the end of this course to obtain 4 PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or
Skill Attained
This course teaches the
following specific skills and knowledge:
- Description and Concept of Alternative Energy
Systems
- Profiles of how Renewable Energy Technologies are
Currently Used
- An Analysis of the Future Application for each
Technology
- Energy Efficiencies Attributed to each Technology
Course
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course prior to taking a quiz for credit.
Alternative
Energy Technology Profiles (9 MB)
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