Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 301425

Coordinator Ali Hellany Opens in new window

Description This subject prepares engineering students to be conversant with renewable energy systems. Students will learn to appraise environmental, social, legal, economic and political issues concerning renewable energy systems. Students will also learn relevant design skills related to renewable energy systems.

School Eng, Design & Built Env

Discipline Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Pre-requisite(s) ELEC 1003 AND
ENGR 1011

Equivalent Subjects ELEC 4006 Sustainable Energy Systems

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Analyse the technical aspects of renewable energy systems.
2. Design renewable energy systems for a given set of conditions.
3. Assess the social, legal, policy, political economic and environmental issues associated with renewable energy systems.
4. Demonstrate communication and collaboration skills in working with others in an ethical and respectful manner to produce professional analyses and reports

Subject Content

1. Introduction and principles of renewable energy
2. Heat transfer/solar radiation
3. Solar photovoltaics
4. Wind energy
5. Biofuels
6. Hydro-power
7. Wave energy and tidal power
8. Geothermal energy
9. Nuclear energy
10. Environmental impact of renewable energies
11. Economic issues
12. Political, social, policy and legal issues