Non-Renewable Energy (ENGR90030)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Semester 2
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AIMS

This subject examines in detail the main forms of non-renewable energy and their uses, including:

  • The composition and origin of coal, oil, natural gas and uranium
  • The performance of coal, gas, liquid fuel and nuclear power generation
  • The performance of power plants featuring steam turbines, gas turbines and reciprocating engines.

 

 

 

Intended learning outcomes

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)


Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:






  • Explain what determines the performance of different energy technologies
  • Explain why different non-renewable, primary energies have different economic, social and environmental costs and benefits
  • Estimate the potential role of different non-renewable energies and energy technologies in a sustainable energy system.

Generic skills

Having completed this unit the student should have:

• The ability to apply scientific fundamentals
• The ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
• The ability to use a systems approach to analysis operational performance
• The ability to communicate effectively with the community at large
• An understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of a professional, and the need for sustainable development.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ENGR90029 Analysing Energy Systems
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MCEN90015 Thermodynamics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90019 Advanced Thermodynamics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Two assignments (25% each) not exceeding 12 pages each, one due mid-semester and the other at the end of semester, each requiring approximately 30-35 hours of work.

  • 60-70 hours (of work required)
Throughout the teaching period50%

One written examination.  

  • 3 hours
End of semester50%

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorMohsen Talei
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours48 hours
    Total time commitment200 hours
    Teaching period28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025
    Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025
    Census date 1 September 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 September 2025
    Assessment period ends21 November 2025

    Semester 2 contact information

    mohsen.talei@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

200 hours

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Last updated: 4 March 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Energy Systems
  • 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

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 4 March 2025