Course title
C0370100
Energy Engineering

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Course description
In order to ensure the necessary energy to the sustainable development of human society in the 21st century, it is essential to develop the effective energy technologies. In this lecture, it aims to learn the basic principle of several energy systems, the basis of energy, the development research in recent years and environmental issues.
Purpose of class
In this lecture, it aims to enhance knowledge of the recover of sources, environment issue and basis of electricity systems.
Goals and objectives
  1. It aims to understand properties and basis of various electricity systems.
  2. It aims to learn relationship with energy, environment issue and resource problem.
  3. It aims to enhance basic knowledge of Japanese energy policy.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Guidance for this lecture
Definition of energy 1
・Definition of work and energy
・Classification of energy
Refer to the syllabus
Refer to Chapter 1 of the handout
180minutes
2. Definition of energy 2
・Kinetic energy
・Potential energy
Report
Review to Chapter 1 of the handout
Refer to Chapter 2 of the handout
Writing assignment about basics of definition of energy
200minutes
3. Resource issues of fossil energy and global environmental problems Review to Chapter 2 of the handout
Refer to Chapter 3 of the handout
180minutes
4. Types and principles of renewable energy
Report
Review to Chapter 3 of the handout
Refer to Chapter 4 of the handout
Writing assignment about fossil and renewable energy
200minutes
5. Short exam (1) and description for the short test Review to Chapter 1-4 of the handout for the short exam (1)
After the exam (1), explanation of the answer
210minutes
6. Overview of nuclear energy systems Review to Chapter 4 of the handout
Refer to Chapter 5 of the handout
180minutes
7. Nuclear fuels and basis of nuclear power Review to Chapter 5 of the handout
Refer to Chapter 6 of the handout
180minutes
8. Basic study of radiation and health effects Review to Chapter 6 of the handout
Refer to Chapter 7 of the handout
180minutes
9. Basic study of radioactive materials and half-life Review to Chapter 7 of the handout
Refer to Chapter 8 of the handout
200minutes
10. Short exam (2) and description for the short test Review to Chapter 5-8 of the handout for the short exam (1)
After the exam (2), explanation of the answer
210minutes
11. Basic study of nuclear fuel cycle Review to Chapter 8 of the handout
Refer to Chapter 9 of the handout
180minutes
12. Basic study of nuclear fuel reprocessing Review to Chapter 9 of the handout
Refer to Chapter 10 of the handout
180minutes
13. Basic study of next generation energy system
Report
Review to Chapter 10of the handout
Refer to Chapter 11 of the handout
Writing assignment about nuclear fuel cycle and next generation energy system
200minutes
14. Final exam and description for the final test Review to Chapter 1-11 of the handout for the short exam (1), (2)
After the final exam, explanation of the answer
220minutes
Total. - - 2700minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

Short exam Report Final exam Total.
1. 5% 5% 25% 35%
2. 5% 5% 25% 35%
3. 5% 5% 20% 30%
Total. 15% 15% 70% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Short exam, report and final exam (15:15:80).
S: More than total 90%. A: More than total 80%. B: More than total 70%. C: More than total 60%. D: Less than total 59%.
Textbooks and reference materials
・Handout is distributed if necessary
・Reference  「GENSHIRYOKU GA HIRAKU SEIKI」 Edit. Atomic Energy Society of Japan
Prerequisites
Physics and Chemistry
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Tuesday 12:30〜13:00
Relation to the environment
Environment education course (50%)
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
N/A
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