MECH ENG 7164 - Renewable Power Technologies
Career: | Postgraduate Coursework |
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Units: | 3 |
Term: | Semester 1 |
Campus: | North Terrace |
Contact: | up to 4 hours per week |
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | No |
Available for Non-Award Study: | No |
Assumed Knowledge: | MECH ENG 2021 or equivalent |
Incompatible: | MECH ENG 7075, MECH ENG 7076 |
Syllabus: |
This course introduces students to the mechanical aspects (primarily fluid mechanics and thermodynamics) of renewable power technology and generation. The course focuses on the fundamental and applied sciences related to wind power, hydropower, ocean (wave and tidal) power, solar-thermal and geo-thermal heating, solar thermal powered cooling, heat storage and solar PV systems, as well as broader issues related to technology implementation. At the end of the course students are expected to have the knowledge to be able to help design, assess and compare different sustainable power generation systems, factoring in economic and environmental impacts. |
Course Fees
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The fees displayed below for international students are for students commencing a program in 2024 only. International students who commenced a program in 2023 or prior can find their fee here.
EFTSL | |||
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0.125 |
Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
Critical Dates
Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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Semester 1 | Tue 12/03/2024 | Thu 21/03/2024 | Fri 03/05/2024 | Fri 07/06/2024 |
Class Details
Enrolment Class: Tutorial | |||||||
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Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
11171 | TU02 | 12 | FULL | 26 Feb - 1 Apr | Monday | 9am - 11am | Barr Smith South, 2051, Teaching Room |
22 Apr - 27 May | Monday | 9am - 11am | Barr Smith South, 2051, Teaching Room | ||||
12559 | TU01 | 30 | 2 | 29 Feb - 4 Apr | Thursday | 12pm - 2pm | Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room |
25 Apr - 30 May | Thursday | 12pm - 2pm | Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room |