Hobart
This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
The aim of this unit is to provide students with sufficient knowledge about renewable energy technologies (such as wind, solar, geothermal, and hydro, wave, tidal etc.), energy storage systems, power electronic interfaces and associated control, and renewable energy system design and implementation. Students will be able to practice their design skills in renewable energy systems thorough modeling and implementation. Topics covered in this unit include Renewable energy sources and technologies, Wind energy system (aerodynamic model, wind turbine generators and their analysis, power converter design & control, reactive power compensation), Photovoltaic power system (photovoltaic power conversion, PV characteristics; Maximum power point tracking (MPPT), PV system design, power converter design for photovoltaic system), Energy storage systems, Hybrid system, Grid integration impact of renewable energy sources, Micro grid and Smart grid system.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Renewable Energy Systems |
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| Unit code | KNE491 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Dr Sarah Lyden |
| Level | Honours |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
- KNE443 or KNE342 and KNE343 or KNE241
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Lectures (3 hours per week), Tutorials (1 hour per week), Lab sessions (4x3 hours lab session) |
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| Assessment | 2 Class Tests (20%), 4x Lab sessions (15%), 2 in class activities (5%), 3-hr final exam (60%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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