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.
Enrolment rules
Co-Requisite
Equivalence
ENGG948 - Sustainable Energy Technologies
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Lecturers
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Describe 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 an understanding of solar radiation and its impact on energy systems including solar thermal and photovoltaic applications.
4.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles that underpin tidal, marine current, wave, biomass and hydroelectric technologies.
5.
Demonstrate an appreciation of the social and environmental considerations related to sustainable energy technologies.
Assessment details
In Class Exam
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
The text recommended as a primary reference is "Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future", edit G. Boyle, 2004, Second Edition, Oxford University Press. This is an excellent book giving the background to renewable energy systems; however it is not essential that students purchase this text if they are short of funds. Tutorial questions will be provided independently of the text.
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