49321 Energy Conversion

6cp; 3hpw; availability: all courses
Requisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study
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Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: Dr J Madadnia

This subject develops the capability to appraise, analyse and evaluate sustainability in design, selection and application of energy conversion systems. Topics for the subject include three kinds of conversion systems: renewable (direct and indirect, solar, wind, hydro, biomass and tidal), alternative (hydrogen and methanol) and non-renewable (coal, petroleum and natural gas). Aspects to be covered include technological (design concepts), economic (cost and efficiency) and environmental (greenhouse effects including life cycle analysis and pollution) analysis of energy conversion system. From an Australian perspective, the subject considers the future developments for energy supply, using solar energy, wind turbines, water turbines, steam turbines, gas turbines, internal combustion engines, and fuel cells relevant to social and environmental criteria. Case studies and relevant laboratory-based projects are directed towards improving understanding of the fundamentals of the energy conversion.

Assessment: Assignments (15 per cent), laboratories and case studies (60 per cent), examination (25 per cent).

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