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Large scale geothermal, hydro and nuclear power plants

By Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation of Patras - BIBA

Type of course:

Digital learning, Lesson

Language:

EN

Duration:

20 minutes

Workload:

2 hours

Proficiency:

Intermediate

Target:

Professionals, Workers

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to three renewable and semi-renewable energy resources: a) nuclear power, b) hydro power and c) geothermal power. The present course will focus on large-scale implementations of these energy resources, referred as power plants.Learners will investigate on a high-level, the basic operation of wind and solar farms, along with key features for each of them such as: power generation costs, the science behind, common types and categorization of equipment and the best candidates, country-wise, for such power units.This course not only serves as a great first encounter for low and middle level professionals with three major renewable and semi-renewable resources, but also highlights the value of renewable resources and encourages potential stakeholders to take a step ahead for investment consideration.


Learning outcomes

  1. Describe the operation and benefits of large-scale nuclear power plants
  2. Identify the operation and benefits of large-scale geothermal power plants
  3. Interpret the operation and benefits of large-scale hydro power plants

Topics

Sustainable Energy and Clean Technologies, Prevention, Sustainable Manufacturing, Recycling

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