Renewable Energy from the Ocean
Credits: 2 PDH
PDH Course Description:
This course presents an overview of ocean energy technology as a source of renewable energy for U.S. Federal sites. It investigates ocean energy resources and new technologies under development to capture that energy. A brief history of the technologies is presented, as well as each technology’s commercial market development status. Benefits and barriers to research and development are also examined along with various devices currently being validated in the field.Topics:
- Types of ocean energy: wave, tidal and marine current, tidal potential energy, and ocean thermal energy conversion
- Total energy resources available for each type
- Energy conversion technologies for each type
- Benefits of each type
- Current projects
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course:Click below to enroll:
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2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:
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3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.
Take the final exam
4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.
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Intended Audience: This is a general course intended for all engineers interested in renewable energy topics.
Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy
Mark Rossow PhD, PE (retired)