Renewable Energy Systems and Technology

At the end of the course, the students should be able to: 1. identify the types, uses and advantages of renewable energy in relation to climate change; 2. design for use the various renewable energy systems; 3. recognise and analyse the current energy systems in Nigeria, their impacts on development and the global energy demand and supply scenarios; 4. appreciate the environmental impact of energy exploitation and utilisation, and pursue the sustainable development of renewable energy for various applications; and 5. recognise the exploitation, excavation, production, and processing of fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum and natural gas, and discuss the sources, technology and contribution to future energy demands of renewable energy.

Current and potential future energy systems in Nigeria and globally - resources, extraction, concepts in energy conversion systems; parallels and differences in various conversion systems and end-use technologies, with emphasis on meeting 21st-century national, regional and global energy needs in a sustainable manner. Various energy technologies in each fuel cycle stage for fossil (oil, gas, synthetic), nuclear (fission and fusion) and renewable (solar, biomass, wind, hydro, and geothermal). Energy types, storage, transmission and conservation. Analysis of energy mixes within an engineering, economic and social context. Sustainable energy; emphasise sustainability in general and in the overall concept of sustainable development and the link this has with sustainable energy as the fundamental benefit of renewable energy. Practical Contents Simple measurement of solar radiation, bomb calorimeter determination of calorific value of fuels and biomass; measurement of the velocity of wind, waves and the energy that abound in them; laboratory production of biogas and determination of energy available in it; simple conversion of solar energy to electricity; trans- esterification of edible oil into biodiesel; simulation of geothermal energy; Geiger-Muller or Scintillation Counters’ determination of uranium or thorium energy; simple solid or salt storage of energy; hybrid application of renewable energy. GET 307: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Convergent Technologies (3 Units C: LH 45) Learning Outcomes At the completion of the course, the students are expected to be able: 1. explain the meaning, purpose, scope, stages, applications and effects of artificial intelligence; 2. explain the fundamental concepts of machine learning, deep learning and convergent technologies; 3. demonstrate the difference between supervised, semi-supervised and unsupervised learning; 4. demonstrate proficiency in machine learning workflow and how to implement the steps effectively; 5. explain natural languages, knowledge representation, expert systems and pattern recognition; 6. describe distributed systems, data and information security and intelligent web technologies; 7. explain the concept of big data analytics, purpose of studying it, issues that can arise with a data set and the importance of properly preparing data prior to a machine learning exercise; and 8. explain the concepts, characteristics, models and benefits, key security and compliance challenges of cloud computing. Course Contents Concepts of human and artificial intelligence; artificial/computational intelligence paradigms; search, logic and learning algorithms. Machine learning and nature-inspired algorithms – examples, their variants and applications to solving engineering problems; understanding natural languages; knowledge representation, knowledge elicitation, mathematical and logic foundations of AI; expert systems, automated reasoning and pattern recognition; distributed systems; data and information security; intelligent web technologies; convergent technologies – definition, significance and engineering applications. Neural networks and deep learning. Introduction to python AI libraries. GET 399: Students Industrial Work Experience II (3 Units C: 12 weeks) Learning Outcomes At the end of the SIWES, students should be able to: 1. demonstrate proficiency in at least any three softwares in their chosen career choices; 2. demonstrate proficiency in some animation videos (some of which are free on YouTube) in their chosen careers; 3. carry out outdoor hands-on construction activities to sharpen their skills in their chosen careers; 4. demonstrate proficiency in generating data from laboratory analysis and develop empirical models; 5. demonstrate proficiency in how to write engineering reports from lab work; 6. fill logbooks of all experience gained in their chosen careers; and 7. write a general report at the end of the training. The experience is to be graded and the students must pass all the modules of the attachment and shall form part of CGPA. Course Contents On-the-job experience in industry chosen for practical working experience but not necessarily limited to the student’s major (Students are to proceed on three months of work experience i.e., 12 weeks during the long vacation following 300 level). Students are engaged in the more advanced workshops, indoor software design training similar to what they will use in the industry and outdoor construction activities to sharpen their skills. The use of relevant animation videos that mimic industrial scenarios is encouraged. Students are to write a report at the end of the training. As much as possible, students should be assisted and encouraged to secure 3 months placement in the industry. Examples of outline of activities and experiences to which students are expected to be exposed to earn prescribed credits include: Section A: Welding and fabrication processes, automobile repairs, · lathe machine operations: machining and turning of simple machine elements, such as screw threads, bolts, gears, etc. Simple milling machine operations, machine tool maintenance and trouble- shooting, and wooden furniture making processes. Section B: Mechanical design with computer graphics and CAD modelling and drafting. Introduction to Solidworks: software capabilities, design methodologies and applications. Basics part modelling: sketching with SolidWorks, building 3D components, using extruded Bose base · Basic assembly modelling, and solidWorks drawing drafting. Top-down assembly technique exploded view, exploded line sketch. Introduction to PDMS 3D design software; autoCAD mechanical, SPSS. A comprehensive case study design project. The student should be introduced to the concept of product/component design and innovation and then be given a comprehensive design project. Examples of projects should include the following: . Design of machine components; . Product design and innovation; . Part modelling and drafting in SolidWorks; and . Technical report writing. MSE 301: Minerals Processing Engineering I (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. distinguish between mineral and ore deposits; 2. describe the principles of mineral concentration; 3. acquire competence to upgrade raw ore minerals for industrial applications; 4. design flowsheets to process ore minerals; and 5. use the NIAFlow software in designing ore minerals processing; and 6. carry out the mathematical analysis of an ore slurry. Course Contents Ore mineralogy, colour, pleochroism, habit, applications of reflected and thin section microscopy, scanning electron microscopy in mineralogy (QEMSCAN); ore chemical analysis. The concept of isomorphism, polymorphism in mineralogy. Occurrence and nature of major metalliferous ores. Introduction to industrial mineralogy. Screen distribution analysis of ores. Use of sampling equations e.g., Gy Sampling Equation. Comminution theory; Classification of ores. Mineral concentration techniques: Gravity concentration, Heavy medium separation, Froth floatation, Magnetic and electrostatic separation; Selection of mineral concentration equipment. Beneficiation of coals using gravity methods, froth flotation. Leaching methods to produce ultra clean coals (UCC). Dewatering and tailings disposal. Design, testing and evaluation of mineral beneficiation flowsheets. Introduction to pilot plant ore beneficiation. Raw materials preparation for metal extraction. Factors governing the choice of extraction routes. Case Studies: Iron ore and coal preparation and agglomeration processes, beneficiation of tin and lead ores