Subject description
This subject covers a number of sustainable energy technologies including the following: solar thermal systems; wind energy; hydroelectricity generation; wave power systems; biomass; photovoltaics; tidal energy; and marine current energy extraction.
Equivalence
ENGG378 - Sustainable Energy Technologies
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:2 hr lecture & 2 hr tutorial
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Explain the function of various types of sustainable energy technologies.
2.
Solve engineering problems involving expressions of the conservation of energy principle in the context of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, bio-chemical reactions, mechanical and electrical energy.
3.
Demonstrate a high level of understanding of solar radiation and its impact on energy systems including solar thermal and photovoltaic applications.
4.
Demonstrate a high level of understanding of the principles that underpin tidal, marine current, wave, biomass and hydroelectric technologies.
5.
Critically analyse the social and environmental considerations related to sustainable energy technologies.
Assessment details
In class exams
Report
Sustainability essay
Work integrated learning
Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.
Textbook information
"Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future", edit G. Boyle, 2004, Second Edition, Oxford University Press.