Profiles of Energy Efficient Technology - a PDH Online Course for Engineers, Architects and Surveyors

Profiles of Energy Efficient Technology

Course Outline

This course reviews 15 technologies concerning the generation, storage, and transportation of electrical energy. The course is structured so that one concept is covered per chapter. The topics range from biomass fuels to advanced energy storage concepts.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

After taking this course you should,

Know the current status of Biomass fuel production;
Understand how hydrogen may become a new energy carrier;
Know the status of fuel cells for power systems;
Understand how hydro electric systems may be revitalized for energy production;
Know the types of solar power systems in use today;
Understand the improvements in microturbines;
Know how concentrating solar power may be used in large scale utility applications;
Understand the potential for wind energy generation;
Know more about the latest battery storage technology;
Understand the advanced energy storage options;
Know the role the superconductors may play in the electric utility industry; and
Understand the latest concepts in building efficiency.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone who want to understand the latest in technologies that are used to generate and transmit electric power.

Benefit to Attendees

This course will give you an update on the current status of the latest concepts in energy production and transmission, including building efficiency.

Course Introduction

This course profiles several technologies that are likely to play prominent roles in reducing greenhouse gases in the future. This material provides a brief overview of each technology and the status of the research and commercialization efforts for the technology. Most of the technologies are related to the generation of electric power, but a few of the technologies concern the energy efficiency of buildings and building systems.

The technologies profiled in the course include biopower, geothermal, concentrating solar power, photovoltaics, wind energy, hydrogen, advanced hydropower, building technologies, reciprocating engines, microturbines, fuel cells, batteries, advanced energy storage, superconducting power technology, and thermally activated technologies.

Course Content

This course content is in the following PDF document:

Profiles of Energy Efficient Technology

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Course Summary

This course is a brief overview of several technologies that many consider will be key to reducing greenhouse gases.
The DOE is assisting industry with R&D efforts to bring new energy efficiency technologies to market. These technologies include biopower, geothermal, concentrating solar power, photovoltaics, wind energy, hydrogen, advanced hydropower, building technologies, reciprocating engines, microturbines, fuel cells, batteries, advanced energy storage, superconducting power technology, and thermally activated technologies. All of these technologies hold promise in helping the United States reduce greenhouse gases and to develop a more energy efficiency economy.

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.