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Energy Systems

Postgraduate | MUR-EENV590 | 2020

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Fuel 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

FEE-HELP available

Energy Systems

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. 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
    2. describe the approaches used in designing and sizing these systems
    3. undertake simple design and sizing tasks for a number of the systems covered.

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.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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