12861 (v.3) Renewable Energy Systems 404

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Area:	Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	12711 (v.3) Electrical Systems 204 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Review of PV technologies. Solar water pumping systems. Battery management systems. Fuel cells. Hybrid energy systems Maximum power point tracking systems. Inverters for grid connected systems (wind and PV) Active and passive solar building design. Case studies of RE (renewable energy) applications.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to appreciate the current status of renewable energy technology. Understand the operating principles of energy storage systems. Design a solar water pumping system. Appreciate the variety of MPPT (Maximum power point tracker) topologies and be able to design an MPPT circuit. Design suitable grid interfaces for RE(renewable energy) systems. Design and analyse a hybrid system. Consider both technical and social issues associated with RE systems.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Walker and Jenkins, 1997, Wind Energy Technology, Wiley and Sons, ISBN 0-471-96044-6. Roth, W et al, 1995, Photo-voltaic Systems, Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems. Manwell J F et al, 2002, Wind Energy Explained, John Wiley and Sons, ISBN 0-471-49972-2. Wenham S, Green M and Watt M, Applied Photo-voltaics, UNSW, ISBN 0-86758-909-4.
Unit Texts:	Markvart T, 2000, Solar Electricity, Wiley and Sons, ISBN 0-471-98852-9.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments (4 - 10% each) 40%. Final Exam 60%.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y