Area: | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 12711 (v.3) Electrical Systems 204 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Introduction to renewable energy. Photo-voltaic energy conversion. Photo-voltaic cells, modules and arrays. Principles of wind energy conversion. Modelling and simulation of renewable energy generators. Supply of electricity in remote areas. Energy storage. Standalone PV systems (SHS). Hybrid energy systems. Sizing of renewable energy systems. Economics of renewable energy systems. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have gained knowledge on the fundamental principles and applications of renewable energy systems with a focus on solar and wind and skills to make informed decisions on the suitability of renewable energy systems to meet the demand for electricity and to acquire the skills to successfully implement renewable energy projects. More specifically they will be able to appreciate the importance of renewable energy in future energy scenarios, describe the fundamental principles of PV and wind energy conversion, select the optimum system configuration for a given application and apply the best practice design principples to the sizing and operation of renewable energy systems. They will learn to consider both technical and social issues in the project planning process and suggest appropriate systems, perform economic feasibility studies of renewable energy systems based on a comparison of supply options and make an informed assessment of potential markets for renewable energy technologies. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Walker and Jenkins, 1997, 'Wind Energy Technology', Wiley and Sons. Roth, W et al, 1995, 'Photo-voltaic Systems', Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy System. Manwell J F et al, 2002, 'Wind Energy Explained', John Wiley and Sons. Wenham S, Green M and Watt M, 'Applied Photo-voltaics', UNSW. |
Unit Texts: | Markvart T, 2000, 'Solar Electricity', Wiley and Sons, New York. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 40%. Final Examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 31300 Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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