Introduction
In this unit students will explore a wide spectrum of current and emerging renewable energy power generating technologies with a particular focus on mechanical energy conversion from sources including hydropower, pumped storage, solar, wave, tidal, geothermal, wind and biofuels. Students will examine the environmental, operational and economic issues associated with power-generating technologies including recent initiatives such as the Battery of the Nation Project. Students will evaluate the technical operation and performance of energy conversion devices through application of fluid and thermodynamic theory.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Renewable Energy Generation |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ENG725 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Alan Henderson |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1. Evaluate various types of renewable energy generation devices using the principles of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer.
2. Critically examine environmental, operational and economic issues associated with various power-generating technologies.
3. Discuss a wide range of renewable energy generation devices
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
ENG720 and ENG704
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | School of Engineering to advise |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Report 40% Presentation 20% Data analysis 40% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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