Solar Energy (ENEN90033)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
This subject provides the application of principles of solar energy engineering. A number of solar technologies and applications methods are investigated.
This subject uses a project based learning where students work in teams to design a solar system for a particular application considering environmental, social and financial constraints. Students learn to apply the principles of solar energy and design.
Knowledge gained in this subject will allow graduates to practice in the area of renewable energy industry. The subject complements other subjects offered in the energy theme of the Department such as Energy for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
- Introduction to Solar Energy in the energy economy; Fundamental heat & mass transfer; Radiation properties of materials; and selective surfaces
- Solar Geometry and solar angles; atmospheric effects and radiation prediction; and Solar radiation measurement
- Flat plate collectors design and performance characteristic
- Concentrating collectors design and performance characteristic; Evacuated tube collectors
- Solar System design methods
- Fundamentals of photovoltaic systems
- Solar process heating
- Solar drying, Solar cookers, Green houses and Solar stills
- Solar water pumping; Solar refrigeration
- Built environment applications passive and active systems
- Solar hot water and solar heat pump systems.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Identify the potential and limitations of solar energy as an alternative source of energy
- Analyse the distribution and variability of solar energy availability, and the limitations of solar energy devices
- Create solar energy system designs for sustainable energy solutions.
Generic skills
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems, design and operational performance
- Proficiency in engineering design
- Ability to manage information and documentation
- Capacity for creativity and innovation
- Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, as a team leader or manager as well as an effective team member.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
One examination. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 3 are addressed in the examination
| End of semester | 50% |
One 2000 word report. ILOs 1 to 3 are addressed in the report
| End of semester | 30% |
One group task 1000 words per person. ILOs 1 to 3 are addressed in the group task.
| Mid semester | 20% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Lu Aye Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 36 hours (Lectures/Tutorials: 3 hours per week) Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject is based on presentations by two expert lecturers and one expert industry person in the field. In addition each student prepares a group research report on a topic of their interest selected from an extensive list. Numerical problems solving based on analysis and design are investigated.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Reference books:- John A. Duffie and William A. Beckman 2006 Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes, Wiley, Hoboken, N.J.
- Soteris A. Kalogirou 2009 Solar Energy Engineering: Processes and Systems [electronic resource], Elsevier/Academic Press Burlington, MA.
Journal:
- Solar Energy
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Australian Solar Energy Council - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Energy Systems Course Master of Engineering Structures Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Environmental Engineering Major Climate Change Major Energy Studies Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Energy Efficiency Modelling and Implementation Major Energy Efficiency Modelling and Implementation Major Energy Studies Specialisation (formal) Environmental Specialisation (formal) Civil - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 31 January 2024