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<p>This unit offers an advanced technical insight into the application of thermodynamic principles for both conventional and renewable energy conversion systems. It equips participants with comprehensive theoretical, practical, and system-modelling skills essential for analysing and optimising energy conversion processes. Upon successful completion, participants will be qualified to undertake specialised engineering work and pursue further learning and research in the field of Energy Conversion.</p>
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<p>This unit discusses the various methods currently available to produce energy and evaluates them in relation to their performance, environmental impact, and resource sustainability. In addition, the unit introduces<strong> </strong>system modelling and simulation techniques used to analyse, compare, and optimise energy conversion systems under varying operational and environmental conditions.</p>
<p>Topics may include:</p>
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<li>Conventional power plants (e.g., thermal, gas, hydro)</li>
<li>Energy from renewable and sustainable resources (e.g., solar, wind, geothermal, hydrothermal)</li>
<li>Environmental and economic considerations</li>
<li>System modelling and performance analysis of energy conversion systems</li>
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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 unit offers an advanced technical insight into the application of thermodynamic principles for both conventional and renewable energy conversion systems. It equips participants with comprehensive theoretical, practical, and system-modelling skills essential for analysing and optimising energy conversion processes. Upon successful completion, participants will be qualified to undertake specialised engineering work and pursue further learning and research in the field of Energy Conversion.</p>
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<p>This unit discusses the various methods currently available to produce energy and evaluates them in relation to their performance, environmental impact, and resource sustainability. In addition, the unit introduces<strong> </strong>system modelling and simulation techniques used to analyse, compare, and optimise energy conversion systems under varying operational and environmental conditions.</p> <p>Topics may include:</p> <ol> <li>Conventional power plants (e.g., thermal, gas, hydro)</li> <li>Energy from renewable and sustainable resources (e.g., solar, wind, geothermal, hydrothermal)</li> <li>Environmental and economic considerations</li> <li>System modelling and performance analysis of energy conversion systems</li> </ol> <p><br></p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
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/engpg9307">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ENGPG9304" target="_blank">ENGPG9304</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
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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K1
<p>Interpret and apply advanced thermodynamic principles to evaluate performance and efficiency of conventional, renewable, and hybrid energy systems.</p>
K2
<p>Examine and compare operating characteristics of diverse energy technologies and their integration within larger conversion systems.</p>
K3
<p>Evaluate how efficiency, exergy losses, and sustainability indicators affect techno-economic performance of energy systems.</p>
K4
<p>Apply system-modelling and simulation approaches (steady-state or transient - Eg: solar irradiance variation) to analyse and optimise energy-conversion processes.</p>
S1
<p>Critically analyse and evaluate thermodynamic and energy-conversion systems using both theoretical and practical perspectives.</p>
S2
<p>Apply advanced problem-solving methods and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Aspen Plus, EES) to model, optimise and analyse energy-conversion systems.</p>
S3
<p>Undertake techno-economic analysis of complex energy conversion systems based on system modelling. </p>
S4
<p>Communicate technical findings in written and graphical form with appropriate engineering conventions.</p>
S5
<p>Work effectively in teams to investigate and design energy conversion systems under real-world constraints.</p>
A1
<p>Collaborate ethically and responsibly on tasks involving data analysis, modelling, and system design.</p>
A2
<p>Apply and adapt advanced system-modelling and simulation techniques to assess, compare, and optimise the performance of energy-conversion systems under varying operating conditions.</p>
A3
<p>Apply research methods to plan and execute project work and research with a level of independence.</p>
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Numerical problems to help students learn problem solving skills.</p>
<p>Numerical assignment</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K3, K4, S2, S3, A2
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<p>Numerical problems to assess students understanding of advanced topics in energy conversion</p>
<p>Quiz/Tests/Final Exam</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K3, K4, S3, A2
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<p>Group work report on lab experiments, or research based project.</p>
<p>Report (Lab/research project)</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, 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:
Postgraduate - Coursework
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/engpg9307">View unit fees</a>
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