Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
1 Semester
60 Hours
Hawthorn, Sarawak
200 Credit Points of any University Degree Course
Nil
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
A unit of study in the Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics), Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics)/ Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics)/ Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering)
This course will introduce different types of renewable and alternative energy sources to engineering students. Students will then be able to understand the basic principles of the renewable energy techniques, achievable efficiency, cost and their effect on the environment. Students will also develop an overview of the impact of the new energy technologies on the environment, obstacles to their wide implementation in industrial and consumer applications, and the role of social attitudes and government planning, financial investments and incentives. In addition, students will be exposed to some examples of solar energy system research in engineering disciplines. After successfully completing this unit, you should be able to: Develop an understanding of different types of renewable and alternative energy sources.Understand the basic principles of the renewable energy techniques.Design solar energy systems.Apply renewable energy techniques to improve engineering projects.Appreciate the relation between renewable energy and environment.
Lectures (36 hrs), Tutorials and Laboratory (24 hrs)
Examination (50%), Assignments and Laboratory reports (50%)
Engineers Australia Generic Attributes Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals.In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline.Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution.Ability to utilise a system approach to design and operational performance.Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development.Understanding of social, cultural global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development. Swinburne Graduate Attributes intend to assist graduates to be: Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas.Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace and community.Effective and ethical in work and community situations.Adaptable and able to manage changes.
Swinburne Graduate Attributes intend to assist graduates to be:
Introduction to the basics of renewable energy and energy crisis Hydroelectric power Wind power Solar energy Case study: The Design of Solar energy systems Tidal and wave energy Fuel cells Biomass Integration, economic considerations and environmental significance
Sorensen, B., Renewable Energy, Elsevier, 2004
J. W. Tester, M. Drake, M. J. Driscoll, M. W. Golay, W. A. Peters, Sustainable Energy , MIT Press, 2005 A. Goetzberger, V. U. Hoffmann, Photovoltaic Solar Energy Generation, Springer 2005 Renewable energy: power for a sustainable future / edited by Godfrey Boyle, Oxford University Press, 2003
