49321 Energy Conversion

6cp; 3hpw
Requisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study in C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10067 Bachelor of Engineering
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: Dr J Madadnia

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) systems. Aspects to be covered include technological (thermal design concepts), economic (cost and efficiency) and environmental (climate changes, greenhouse effects, pollution and life cycle) analysis of energy conversion systems.

From an Australian perspective, the subject considers 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.

Assessment: Logbook reflections, a major project (there is no formal examination).

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/Current_Students/postgraduate/subject_desc/49321.htm

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,532.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.