Energy Management for Sustainability

• Topics

  • Energy resources, conversion process and conversion efficiencies
  • Renewable energy systems
  • Environmental impacts of energy use
  • Energy recovery methods for thermal systems
  • Energy management techniques in industry, transport and buildings
  • The energy audit
  • Financial and environmental evaluation techniques
  • Role of the energy manager

• Study resources

  • Instructional Methods

    • Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
    • Embedded Multimedia
    • Web links
    • Online assignment submission
    • Online Quizzes/Tests
    • Standard Media

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

• USA-MEM-MAS-2018

Special requirements

No special requirements

Energy conversion is a pivotal aspect of energy management. Energy Management for Sustainability provides an overview of the principles behind and the methods used for energy utilisation and energy recovery methods. The aim of this subject is to gain an understanding of the physical principles underlying energy conversion processes in engines, and energy management aspects as applied in industry, transport and buildings. You will apply this knowledge to implement meaningful energy savings and energy efficiency process improvements, while becoming aware of the sustainability implications of the various energy options available.

• Tutorial Solutions (15%)
• Assignment 2 (40%)
• Invigilated Exam (45%)

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.