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Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
Follow Flinders
Year
2021
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 2-hour lecture weekly
6 x 1-hour tutorials per semester
6 x 2-hour practicals per semester
6 x 1-hour tutorials per semester
6 x 2-hour practicals per semester
Assumed knowledge
SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Physics or equivalent.
Topic description
Introduction to renewable energy sources: hydroelectric, wind, geothermal, solar thermal, photovoltaic and biomass. Systems for energy conversion and storage, e.g. 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.
Educational aims
This topic aims to:
- Develop an understanding of the physical principles of operation of renewable energy systems
- Study systems and equipment used in renewable energy systems
- Study issues regarding distributed power generation and interconnection
- Investigate the social, economic, cultural and environmental impact of renewable energy systems
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be 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
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