Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

304254 v.4 Master of Engineering Science (Renewable Energy Electrical Power Systems)


MEngSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 042178D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course is designed to provide advanced training in renewable energy engineering for graduates in science and engineering. This program encompasses power conditioning aspects of major renewable energy technologies including wind, photovoltaic and small hydro. Other alternative energy sources such as fuel cells are also evaluated. This course covers the use and understanding of electrical equipment required for power transmission and conditioning, including storage. The aim is to provide students with knowledge of standards to be able to conduct design, analysis, simulation and implementation of Stand Alone and Grid Connected Renewable or Hybrid Energy Systems on small and large scales.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is of one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year in March and August.

Course Organisation

This course consists of taught units, experimental work over the two semesters and a project leading to a dissertation over the one year period. The project may be pursued at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The course includes a set of core units which are obligatory. Students will have the option to choose from a list of optional units to a maximum of four full units. The optional units may be selected in consultation with the course coordinator.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

13544 v.2   Electrical Engineering Project 695 5.0 25.0
300806 v.2   Renewable Energy Principles 603 5.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

13545 v.2   Electrical Engineering Project 696 5.0 25.0
300807 v.2   Renewable Energy Systems 604 5.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
6478 v.5   Engineering Investment and Analysis 660 3.0 25.0
13543 v.3   Power System Analysis 603 5.0 25.0
300803 v.2   Power Electronics 603 5.0 25.0
302142 v.2   Electrical Utility Engineering 623 2.5 25.0
306831 v.3   Eco-Efficiency 603 3.0 25.0
306832 v.2   Cleaner Production Tools 603 3.0 25.0
 
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
6482 v.4   Environmental Engineering Management 690 3.0 25.0
302990 v.2   Electric Power Transmission and Distribution 604 3.0 25.0
306834 v.2   Industrial Environmental Economics 603 1.0 25.0
307009 v.1   Power Electronics 604 5.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.



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