SUSTAINABILITY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY DESIGN

EMS2SRE

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject will introduce students to the issues of climate change and sustainability before moving on to renewable energy design as part of a solution to address these issues. Students will undertake multidisciplinary design of a renewable energy project (e.g. wind/solar farm or similar renewable energy generation facility), integrating a number of specialist activities in Mechanical, Civil and Electrical Engineering. Issues covered include: energy requirements, environmental impact, health, safety, project cost modelling along with structural, mechanical and electrical aspects of the proposed system. In this subject we specifically focus on the sustainability of the energy industry. We investigate factors that affect the social, environmental and the economic elements of sustainable energy production, distribution and consumption. We also explore technologies in this space to move toward a more sustainable future. Students will work to achieve the following Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies: 1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1 and 3.2 (see intended learning outcomes for details).

School: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Mitchell Sesso

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: ELE1IEL

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: ELE3PWR OR ELE2PWR

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Green Illusions

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Ozzie Zehner

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Publisher: Nebraska Press.

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Sustainable Energy - without the hot air

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: David MacKay

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Publisher: UIT Cambridge Ltd.

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Describe the electrical, structural and mechanical aspects of power generation techniques and distribution networks.

02. Identify and explain the economic, social and environmental issues that are faced when moving towards a sustainable future and the way these issues interrelate.

03. Design sustainable renewable energy solutions for real world problems which address geographical, environmental and financial constraints.

04. Describe various renewable and non-renewable energy technologies and identify their socioeconomic and environmental impact, and reflect on their potential to contribute to a sustainable future.

05. Perform a feasibility study into replacing an existing non-renewable power station with a renewable energy alternative.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mitchell Sesso

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

WorkShopWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Group Project (20-30 pages)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
2 hour written Exam	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
4 Online Multiple Choice Quizzes	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended