Area: | Department of First Year Engineering Studies |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly |
Syllabus: | Global energy resources and energy usage. Solar energy (thermal and electrical). wind energy, micro-hydro systems. Role of renewable energy in developing countries. Current and future developments in the field of renewable energy. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit, students will have - An appreciation of the future role of renewable energy in both the Australian and the world energy scenario. An understanding of the environmental impact of fossil fuels. A basic understanding of the principles and engineering involved in converting renewable energy sources into electricity. Ability to apply the principle of "appropriate technology" when considering energy demand and supply for specific cases. |
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: | Markvart T, (2000), Solar Electricity, John Wiley and Sons. Wenham S, Green M, Watt M, (1995), Applied Photovoltaics, Centre for PV Devices and Systems, University of New South Wales. Sukhatme S, (1996), Solar Energy, McGraw -Hill |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 20%. Final written examination 60%, Lab folder 20%.This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 30000 Engineering and Related Technologies (Broad Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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