Renewable Energy Technologies on Underused, Formerly Contaminated Sites

Vincent D. Reynolds, MBA, P.E.

Course Outline

This 2 hour course will provide the reader with the knowledge regarding the most efficient types of RETs that can be placed on Limbo Lands. The types of RETs that will be discussed include; wind, solar power and biomass.

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

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student would have learned the following:

• Sites that are considered limbo lands;
• What renewable energy technologies (RETs) are and how they are used;
• The things that would preclude redevelopment of limbo lands;
• The section of the Unites States with the highest quality of wind resources;
• The land requirements for various RETs;
• The two types of solar power and their suggested applications;
• The most common type of biofuel for transportation; and
• The best renewable energy resources for various states.
  

Intended Audience and Benefit

This is intended for environmental engineers, electrical engineers, petroleum engineers geologists, municipal engineers, project managers, and any persons working in civil engineering field or anyone with an interest in Renewable Energy Technologies on Underused, Formerly Contaminated Sites.

Course Introduction

Limbo lands are sites such as brownfields, landfills, abandoned mine lands, former industrial sites, former superfund sites, and certain government installations. These sites have the potential for use as renewable energy generating stations. Various types of renewable energy technologies (RETs) can be considered for redevelopment of limbo lands.

Course Content

This course will provide the reader with the knowledge regarding the most efficient types of RETs that can be placed on Limbo Lands. The types of RETs that will be discussed include; wind, solar power and biomass. This course material is based on the document “Converting Limbo Lands to Energy-Generating Stations: Renewable Energy Technologies on Underused, Formerly Contaminated Sites,” as published on the website of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Renewable Energy Technologies on Underused, Formerly Contaminated Sites

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Course Summary

The information presented will provide a detailed overview of the various RETs that can be used throughout limbo lands throughout the United States.

Using good engineering judgment is always paramount in any situation. Utilizing good judgment and the knowledge gained in this course will aid the reader with the knowledge to successfully evaluate wind, solar, and biomass renewable energy technologies.

Related Links

For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites:

http://www.epa.gov/
http://www.usace.army.mil/
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/

Quiz

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

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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.

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