This unit aims to develop understanding of the engineering design and analysis of different devices and technologies for generating power from renewable sources including: solar, wind, wave, tidal, ocean thermal, geothermal, hydro-electric, and biofuels; to understand the environmental, operational and economic issues associated with each of these technologies. At the end of this unit students will be able to perform in depth technical analysis of different types of renewable energy generation devices using the principles of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer. Students will be able to describe the environmental, economic and operational issues associated with these devices.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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(MECH3260 and MECH3261) or (AMME2262 and CHNG2803 and MECH3261) or (MECH8260 and MECH8261) or (MECH9260 and MECH9261) or (AERO3260 and AERO3261) or (AERO8260 and AERO8261) or (AERO9260 and AERO9261) or equivalent study at another institution. |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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The student will need a sound background in advanced level fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer. In particular, students should be able to analyse fluid flow in turbomachinery; perform first and second law thermodynamic analysis of energy conversion systems, including chemically reacting systems; and perform advanced level calculations of conductive and convective and radiative heat transfer, including radiative spectral analysis |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Michael Kirkpatrick, michael.kirkpatrick@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Michael Kirkpatrick, michael.kirkpatrick@sydney.edu.au |