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Energy Systems
Postgraduate | MUR-EENV590 | 2020
Course information for 2020 intake
View information for 2021 course intakeFuel your knowledge about small to medium energy conversion and supply systems in Australia. Describe design and sizing approach. Survey a range of energy systems from hybrid, micro hydro and photovoltaic, wind power and solar thermal to co-generation.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Energy Systems
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the operation of the main energy systems covered in the subject by: drawing a block diagram showing the layout of the components in the system; indicating on such diagrams, the power flows that occur within such systems; describing the role of the various components in these systems
- describe the approaches used in designing and sizing these systems
- undertake simple design and sizing tasks for a number of the systems covered.
- Introduction to energy systems
- The interconnected electricity grid
- The interconnected electricity grid - environmental issues/renewables - issues in connecting to the grid
- Remote Area Power Supply (RAPS) systems
- Engine based RAPS systems
- Cogeneration
- Fuel cells
- Electrical Energy Storage
- Design of PV Systems - Sizing Methods
- Design of Wind Power Systems/Wind Farms and Wind Penetration
- Water Pumping - Wind and Solar/Other Energy Sources - Microhydro
- Solar Thermal Systems
An introduction to the design and operation of energy conversion and supply systems. The focus is on the principal small to medium scale energy systems currently in use in Australia. Key areas covered include engine-based RAPS systems, hybrid systems, photovoltaic systems, wind power systems and solar thermal systems. Co-generation systems, fuel cells and microhydro systems are also considered.
Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.
- Invigilated Exam (40%)
- Online Quiz (24%)
- Assignments (36%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:
Others
Knowledge of high school physics is required.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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