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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