Sustainable Energy System Design

Course aim

To design and analyse thermal systems such as power generation plant, renewable energy systems, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, and minimise their environmental impacts.

Course content

Introduction to air-conditioning systems; Psychrometric analysis; Heating and cooling load calculations; Concept of Refrigeration and its applications; Refrigeration cycles; vapour compression, absorption, evaporative and desiccant cycles; compressors, condensers, evaporators, expansion devices; vapour compression system design, analysis and simulation; Air-conditioning equipment selection; Duct design methods; Steam power plant operation and performance analysis; Design and analysis of solar thermal, photovoltaic, and wind systems. Estimation, measurement and implications of greenhouse gases and other emissions; emissions regulation and reduction; environmental issues.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MENG 3005	Energy Conversion and Management
MENG 4004	Advanced Thermo-Fluid Engineering

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
visit to power station	1 day x N/A
Practical (Test and design of solar hot water system)	1 day x N/A
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External	N/A x 13 weeks
Workshop	N/A x 1 day

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Continuous assessment, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.