ENGR7762 Renewable Energy Systems

Dr Amin Mahmoudi

2019

4.5

1 x 2-hour lecture weekly
10 x 1-hour tutorials per semester
6 x 2-hour practicals per semester

1 1 of ENGR2731, ENGR8771
2 Admission into MEEE-Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)
2a Admission into MEMC-Master of Engineering (Mechanical)
2b Admission into MESC-Master of Engineering Science
Must Satisfy: ((1) or ((2 or 2a or 2b)))

ENGR4762 has been successfully completed

General knowledge of physics such as obtained in year 12 Physics

Introduction to renewable energy sources: hydroelectric, wind, geothermal, solar thermal, photovoltaic and biomass. Systems for energy conversion and storage, eg microturbines, induction generators, fuel cells, batteries. Integration of alternative energy sources, interconnection of alternative energy sources with the grid, distributed generation. Social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of renewable energy systems.

The educational aims of the topic are:

To develop an understanding of the physical principles of operation of renewable energy systems
To study systems and equipment used in renewable energy systems
To study issues regarding distributed power generation and interconnection
To investigate the social, economic, cultural and environmental impact of renewable energy systems

At the completion of the topic, students are expected to be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of the physical principles of operation of renewable energy systems
Analyse, specify and design common systems and components of renewable energy systems
Demonstrate understanding of the issues related to distributed power generation and interconnection
Demonstrate understanding of the social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of renewable energy systems

Key dates and timetable

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