Introduction
Summary %globals_context%
| Unit name | Hydropower and Energy Storage |
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| Unit code | ENG764 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
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| Available as student elective? | %asset_metadata_unit.AvailableAsElective_value^empty:No% |
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Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1 | Describe key features of different energy storage technologies and their role in future power systems |
2 | Evaluate power system stability with different pumped hydro storage technologies by applying dynamic power system studies |
3 | Recommend appropriate generation and energy storage solutions based on functionality and costs comparisons of a range of different generation and storage systems |
4 | Make recommendations on the requirements for connection of new renewable generation and energy storage projects through connection studies |
5 | Articulate sound understanding of the environmental, community and social impacts of major energy infrastructure developments |
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
ENG767 Power Systems 1
ENG766 Power System Dynamics and Stability
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 120 minute lecture weekly, 1 x 120 minute workshop weekly, 4 x 180 minute computer lab sessions |
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| Assessment | AT1 - Assignment (10%) AT2 - Project Assignment (20%) AT3 - Project Assignment (20%) AT4 - Exam (30%) AT5 - Presentation Assignment (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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