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<p>This unit provides an introduction to principles of renewable energy. The unit covers different types of renewable and alternative energy sources, and discuss their configurations, basic principles of operation, achievable efficiency, and cost. The impact of the new energy technologies on the environment, obstacles to their wide implementation in industrial and consumer applications, and the role of social attitudes and government planning, financial investments and incentives are also introduced.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Introduction to renewable electrical energy systems, to include their characteristics, design procedures and economic analysis<br>
2. Renewable energy sources - solar PV, wind, fuel cell, marine, hydro, etc.<br>
3. Design and analysis of practical renewable electrical energy systems as well as on the distributed generation, recent grid codes and economic analysis of renewable energy sources in the context of smart grid</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 unit provides an introduction to principles of renewable energy. The unit covers different types of renewable and alternative energy sources, and discuss their configurations, basic principles of operation, achievable efficiency, and cost. The impact of the new energy technologies on the environment, obstacles to their wide implementation in industrial and consumer applications, and the role of social attitudes and government planning, financial investments and incentives are also introduced.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Introduction to renewable electrical energy systems, to include their characteristics, design procedures and economic analysis<br> 2. Renewable energy sources - solar PV, wind, fuel cell, marine, hydro, etc.<br> 3. Design and analysis of practical renewable electrical energy systems as well as on the distributed generation, recent grid codes and economic analysis of renewable energy sources in the context of smart grid</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg2204">031301 - Electrical Engineering</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Winter Semester</strong><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed ENGRG1004</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed ENGIN2103</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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K1
<p>Identify different renewable energy systems and describe their suitability based on geographic locations and their environmental impacts.</p>
K2
<p>Develop a comprehensive understanding of basic principles of the renewable energy technologies.</p>
K3
<p>Recognise and discuss the environmental impact and sustainability of different renewable energy technologies.</p>
S1
<p>Design and integrate energy storage systems.</p>
S2
<p>Construct partial and full renewable energy systems.</p>
S3
<p>Perform economic analysis and feasibility studies of different renewable energy technologies.</p>
A1
<p>Interpret the principles of the renewable energy and sustainability to generate electrical power.</p>
A2
<p>Apply renewable energy techniques to modify and improve existing engineering systems.</p>
A3
<p>Analyse characteristics of different renewable energy technologies.</p>
Assessment
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<p>It aims to consolidate the concepts and principles of renewable energy discussed in the lectures. They will examine students’ level of understanding of different renewable energy technologies through constructing partial and full energy systems.</p>
<p>Quizzes/Assignments</p>
<p>20%-30%</p>
K1, K3, S1, S2, S3, A3
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<p>For students to prepare technical reports on specified topics to catch up with the state-of-the-art development of renewable energy. This assessment task will promote communication and research skills.</p>
<p>Report</p>
<p>20%-30%</p>
K1, K2, A1, A2
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<p>The examination tests analytical and critical thinking and a general understanding of the unit materials.</p>
<p>Test or exam (Written / Oral)</p>
<p>40%-60%</p>
K2, K3, S1, S2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary 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>
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg2204">031301 - Electrical Engineering</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Winter Semester</strong><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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