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<p>This course offers a deep technical insight into the application of thermodynamics and electrical engineering principles for conventional and renewable energy conversion. The course will equip participants with advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in the area of Energy Conversion. After having, successfully, completed the course, participants will be qualified to undertake highly-skilled engineering work and engage in further learning and research.</p>
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<p>•Conventional power plants (i.e. thermal, gas, hydro)<br>
•Energy from renewable and sustainable resources (i.e. solar, wind, biomass, tidal)<br>
•Environmental and economical cosiderations</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This course offers a deep technical insight into the application of thermodynamics and electrical engineering principles for conventional and renewable energy conversion. The course will equip participants with advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in the area of Energy Conversion. After having, successfully, completed the course, participants will be qualified to undertake highly-skilled engineering work and engage in further learning and research.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Conventional power plants (i.e. thermal, gas, hydro)<br> •Energy from renewable and sustainable resources (i.e. solar, wind, biomass, tidal)<br> •Environmental and economical cosiderations</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engin4302">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ENGIN3304" target="_blank">ENGIN3304</a>" / "ENMEC3071"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "ENMEC4090"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Explain the thermodynamic theories and concepts underpinning energy production and utilisation of energy.</p>
K2
<p>Describe the principles and concepts which govern the conventional and renewable methods of generating electricity and heat.</p>
K3
<p>Explain the importance of plant efficiency and its impact on economy and sustainability.</p>
S1
<p>Critically analyse, evaluate and transform information in the field of energy conversion and generations.</p>
S2
<p>Generate and transmit solutions to complex problems in the area of power generation using established thermodynamic theories and concepts.</p>
S3
<p>Exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding in the area of thermodynamic power generation.</p>
S4
<p>Design and conduct a research project in the area of energy conversion and communicate the outcome in writing and to an audience of technical and lay people.</p>
A1
<p>Apply initiative and judgement in professional practice scholarship in relation to the area of energy conversion.</p>
A2
<p>Demonstrate responsibility for own learning and collaborate with others on technical and analytical engineering projects.</p>
A3
<p>Apply research methods to plan and execute project work and research with a level of independence.</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Research-based numerical and conceptual tasks.</p>
<p>Report(s) (e.g. Assignment, simulation lab report, experimental report)</p>
<p>40 - 60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Assessment of all or part of the course.</p>
<p>Test(s) (Online test, Moodle based test(s))</p>
<p>40- 60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engin4302">View unit fees</a>
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