Introduction
In this unit students will explore a wide spectrum of current and emerging renewable energy 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
| Unit name | Renewable Energy Generation |
| Unit code | ENG725 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Doctor Sabrina Sequeira |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate various types of renewable energy generation devices using the principles of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer
- Critically examine environmental, operational and economic issues associated with various power-generating technologies.
- Discuss a wide range of renewable energy generation devices
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
ENG720 and ENG704Teaching
| Assessment | Presentation (10%)|Quiz 1 (15%)|Quiz 2 (15%)|Quiz 3 (15%)|Report (45%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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None |
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