Energías convencionales, limpias y su tecnología from edX

El recurso energético está ligado al desarrollo, bienestar, sustentabilidad e independencia de las sociedades modernas.

La utilización y administración adecuada de los diferentes recursos energéticos impactará tanto en el progreso futuro propio como en el poder económico.

Es imperativo conocer a profundidad los pros y contras de las diferentes tecnologías energéticas para minimizar el impacto negativo en el propio entorno al seleccionar, usar, racionalizar y aprovechar las energías empleadas en el diario quehacer.

El participante desarrollará competencias de análisis y juicio crítico ante la selección de un recurso energético, elaborando un discurso consciente y fundamentado donde se considere el entorno y sus recursos.

El participante podrá predecir para las tecnologías de producción energética:

Capacidades;
Eficiencias y rendimientos;
Indicadores de la huella ecológica.

What you'll learn

A través de este curso lograrás:

Analizar las formas en que se manifiesta la energía en diferentes situaciones de la vida diaria y del quehacer industrial tomando una postura a favor de la diversificación en la producción de la energía;
Elegir un recurso energético a través de un análisis crítico de las energías limpias y convencionales para utilizar, racionalizar y aprovechar las energías dentro de su comunidad.

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Learning objectives

Analizar las formas en que se manifiesta la energía en diferentes situaciones de la vida diaria y del quehacer industrial tomando una postura a favor de la diversificación en la producción de la energía;

Elegir un recurso energético a través de un análisis crítico de las energías limpias y convencionales para utilizar, racionalizar y aprovechar las energías dentro de su comunidad.

Analizar las formas en que se manifiesta la energía en diferentes situaciones de la vida diaria y del quehacer industrial tomando una postura a favor de la diversificación en la producción de la energía;
Elegir un recurso energético a través de un análisis crítico de las energías limpias y convencionales para utilizar, racionalizar y aprovechar las energías dentro de su comunidad.

Syllabus

Tema 1. Energía, sus formas y su clasificación

Propiedades, dimensiones y unidades

Clasificación de las energías

Cuantificación de la energía

Cualificación de la energía

Tema 2. Energías convencionales

Generación con carbón

Generación con hidrocarburos

Generación de energía nuclear

Generación, cogeneración y trigeneración

Tema 3. Almacenamiento de energía

¿Dónde y cómo se almacena?

Formas de almacenamiento de energía

Sistemas de bombeo para almacenar energía hidráulica

Recurso energético

Tema 4: Energía eólica e hídrica

Potenciales e impactos

Tecnologías de conversión

Intermitencia, predicción y almacenamiento

Estatus actual y perspectivas de desarrollo en México

Tema 5. Energía solar y fotovoltaica

Energía térmica

Celdas fotovoltaicas

Sistemas pasivos y sistemas activos

Sistemas de refrigeración y aire acondicionado

Tema 6: Obtención de energía a partir de biomasa

Transformación bacteriológica de biomasa (biogás)

Conversión térmica de biomasa (combustión)

Otros biocombustibles a partir de biomasa

Panorama actual en México

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Examines methods for quantifying the energy, and processes for choosing and using the energy for diverse industrial processes

Explores ways to analyze and evaluate various energy resources and their efficiency

Taught by José Ignacio Huertas Cardozo, Jonathan Carlos Mayo Maldonado, Oliver Matthias Probst Oleszewski, Carlos Iván Rivera Solorio, Alejandro Javier García Cuéllar, Alejandro Montesinos Castellanos, and José Luis López Salinas, who are experts in energy production

Develops skills in evaluating energy production technologies, assessing their capabilities, and predicting their effectiveness

Covers a range of topics related to energy, from conventional sources to renewable resources

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Energías convencionales, limpias y su tecnología with these activities:

Revise key concepts from the textbook

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Reviewing this textbook will refresh your existing knowledge and provide an opportunity to fill in any knowledge gaps you may have before the course begins.

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Read the chapters
Take notes while reading the chapters
Answer the review questions at the end of each chapter
Summarize the key concepts from each chapter and write them down
Review your notes and summaries a few days before the course begins

Navigate key online resources for energy information

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The course covers a broad range of energy topics. Studying these resources will help you stay current on the latest advancements in the energy sector.

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Visit the websites of key energy organizations, such as the U.S. Department of Energy, the International Energy Agency, and the World Energy Council
Read current articles and reports from these organizations
Watch videos and presentations from these organizations

Join a study group or online forum to discuss course topics

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Active engagement with course material, especially with your classmates, will greatly improve your understanding of energy concepts.

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Find a study partner or group
Meet regularly to discuss course topics
Share notes
Work together on assignments and projects

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Solve practice problems on energy calculations

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Energy calculations are essential for understanding energy consumption and efficiency. This activity will help you improve your problem-solving skills in this area.

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Find practice problems online or in textbooks
Solve the problems
Check your answers
Review the problems you got wrong

Create a list of energy resources and their environmental impacts

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Understanding the environmental impact of different energy sources is critical for making informed decisions about energy use.

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Research different energy sources
Identify their environmental impacts
Create a table or spreadsheet summarizing your findings

Build a presentation on a specific energy topic

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Energy is applied in many different areas. This project will allow you to develop a deeper understanding of a specific energy topic.

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Choose an energy topic
Research the topic
Create a presentation on the topic
Practice your presentation
Present your findings to the class

Volunteer at a local energy organization

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Gaining practical experience in the energy sector will greatly complement your understanding of the course material.

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Contact local energy organizations to inquire about volunteer opportunities
Attend training sessions provided by the organization
Participate in various energy-related activities
Network with energy professionals

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