Overview

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Offerings

MURDOCH-T1-INT-2023-ONGOING

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Enrolment rules

Enrolment in Master of Engineering Practice in MJ-REPS or MJ-IIC
Enrolment in Master of Engineering Practice in MJ-ESSE, with the approval of the Academic Chair

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Learning activities

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Learning outcomes

1.

Communicate a critical understanding of a range of renewable energy systems and renewable energy technologies.

2.

Design, specify and assess the performance of stand-alone photovoltaic, wind and micro hydro systems.

3.

Assess and predict the performance of wind farms.

4.

Analyze technological, regulatory and economic aspects of wind energy conversion systems integration into existing power systems.

5.

Contribute to and communicate effectively as part of an engineering team.

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:

The unit covers the following topics:

·         Solar resource assessment

·         The structure, properties and behaviour of solar cells, modules and arrays

·         System configurations and system components, design principles, performance estimation

·         Installation, protection and safety aspects

·         Grid connected and stand-alone system design

·         Wind resource assessment

·         Introduction to aerodynamics and mechanics of wind turbines

·         Wind turbine control and safety

·         Wind turbine concepts and generators

·         Wind farm planning and design

·         Micro Hydro resource assessment, applications and system design

Other notes:

Students who complete this unit are eligible for provisional accreditation by the Clean Energy Council for the design of stand-alone power systems.