Design and Integration of Renewable Energy Systems
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
EEET 4072
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
151621
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
Yes
Course owner
School of Engineering
Course aim
To design renewable and hybrid energy systems for stand-alone operation, and to integrate various renewable sources to power grid.
Course content
Overview of power system structure and operation. Load balancing and energy storage in microgrid and hybrid generating systems. Solar energy systems – modelling of solar PV systems, performance measurements, energy yield, design of standalone and grid connected PV systems. Wind energy systems - modelling, operation and characteristics of wind generators, wind farms and aggregated generator model, and integration of wind farms to grid. Technical regulations - overview of grid codes, voltage and frequency control, wind farm protection, and low voltage ride-through (LVRT) capability. Case studies.
Textbook(s)
Nil
Prerequisite(s)
| Common to all relevant programs | |
|---|---|
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
| EEET 3050 | Renewable Energy Systems UG |
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES | |||
| Lecture | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| Tutorial | 2 hours x 6 weeks | ||
| Practical (Simulation) | 2 hours x 4 weeks | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Assignment, Examination, Quiz, Report
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Course Coordinators
Dr David Whaley
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