Hydropower and Energy Storage unit (ENG764)

Introduction

This unit introduces students to hydropower and key energy storage technologies which will shape future power systems, including pumped hydro storage and battery energy storage. Students will learn to accurately describe the key features and functionalities of these technologies, including of different technologies within a category, and their role in current and future power systems, including in providing short and long term system stability. Students will gain an understanding of methods used for comparing costs of generation and storage in an energy system context, as well as an appreciation for the environmental, community and social impact of large infrastructure projects such as those that will be required in future. Students will be given exposure to some of Tasmania's hydropower assets and their operation.

Summary

Unit name	Hydropower and Energy Storage
Unit code	ENG764
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Associate Professor Evan Franklin
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Describe key features of different energy storage technologies and their role in future power systems
• Evaluate power system stability with different pumped hydro storage technologies by applying dynamic power system studies
• Recommend appropriate generation and energy storage solutions based on functionality and costs comparisons of a range of different generation and storage systems
• Make recommendations on the requirements for connection of new renewable generation and energy storage projects through connection studies
• Articulate sound understanding of the environmental, community and social impacts of major energy infrastructure developments

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

ENG766 Power System Dynamics and Stability|ENG767 Power Systems 1

Teaching

Assessment	Project Development and Stakeholder Management Assignment (20%)|Hydro System Dynamics Assignment (25%)|Levelised Cost of Energy and Storage Analysis Assignment (25%)|Grid Connection Studies Assignment (30%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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