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1 Associate Degree of Applied Engineering (Renewable Energy Technologies) Course Structure The structure below is the typical study pattern for a fulll time student. In semesters 2, 3 4, studentss must select subjects from EITHER the electrical engineeringg specialisation OR the mechanical civil engineeringg specialisation. All four subjects for the t chosen specialisation must be completed. Students cannot mix electivess from both specialisations. Subjects from the electrical engineering specialisation are coloured in blue. Subjects from the mechanical civil engineering specialisation aree coloured inn pink. Year 1 Foundation Engineeringg Semester 1 Compulsory Subjects ENEGY1A Foundation studies in renewable energy sustainability ENELE1A Principles of electrical engineering 1 ENEMP1A Introductory engineering mathss physics ENMAT1A Engineering materials processes Semester 2 Compulsory Subject ENEMP2A Foundation engineering maths physics ENMCC1A Foundation mechanical civil engineering principles ENPRA1A Engineering Practices Specialisation Subjects Complete 1 subject: Electrical Engineering Subject AEEGY1A Gridd connected photovoltaicc power systems Mechanical Civil Engineering Subject AEEGY2A Solar thermal energy systems Year 2 Engineeringg Development Semester 1 Compulsory Subjects AEEGY201A Energy storage systems ENEMP201A Intermediate engineering maths physics Specialisation Subjects Complete 2 subjects: Electrical Engineering Subject2 ENELE201A Advanced electrical engineering ENELE202A Principles of electrical machines Mechanical Civil Engineering Subjects AEEGY202A Renewable energy resource r analysis ENMCC201A Advanced mechanical civil engineering principles Semester 2 Compulsory Subject AEEGY203A Wind energy conversion systems ENEMP202A Advanced engineering maths physics ENMGT201A Engineering management Specialisation Subjects Complete 1 subject: Electrical Engineering Subject ENELE203A Electronics power control Mechanical Civil Engineering Subject AEEGY204A Energy system efficiency Subject Profiles The information on the following pages provides an overview of each subject in the Associate Degree of Applied Engineering (Renewable Energy Technologies). Page 3 of 15

2 Year 1 Semester 1 Subjects Compulsory Subjects Foundation Studies in Renewable Energy Sustainability ENEGY1A Investigate the factual basis behind climate change its impact on our Earth. Utilise Engineering Principles to evaluate both non renewable renewable energy systems. Analyse the principles benefits of renewable energy technologies Propose principles of sustainable living how society can move to a sustainable post carbon economy. Principles of Electrical Engineering 1 ENELE1A Analyse DC circuits, using a range of methodologies Calculate the transient steady state responsee of first order DC circuits Determine the response of basic DC circuits containing diodes Determine the steady state response to basic AC circuits Utilise phasors phasor notation in analysis off AC circuits. Introductory Engineering Maths Physics ENEMP1A Solve basic mathematical physics problems using basic algebra, calculus data analysis software Solve algebraic equations including quadratic cubic equations in accordance with engineering industry practices use partial fractions to solve complex functions Identify the different planar co ordinate systemss use them for vector analysis Identify the differences between a function a relation carry out mathematical graphical operations involving common functions Use calculus operations in regards to differentiation their applications in mathematical engineering industry practices Apply the various units in the SI system of units, unit multipliers, experimental measurements error Engineering Materials Processes ENMAT1A Identify describe the properties processes related to a wide range of engineering materials Research, analyse synthesise information related to a wide variety of materials processes in existing product design/s. Determine material properties using appropriate tests, interpret the reliability of this data Develop an ethically, socially environmentally sustainable framework for the responsible specification application of materials for engineering design solutions Apply knowledge, specify materials select processes for design project/ /s related to renewable energy technology. Page 4 of 15

3 Foundation Studies in Renewable Energy Sustainability Individual written % Written on field trip 5% Collaborative written 30% Presentation % 45% Principles of Electrical Engineering 1 Portfolio /or written 25% 25% 50% Introductory Engineering Maths Physics analysis Illustrate the concept of motion in one two dimensions its application to kinematics Investigate Newton s three Laws of Motion their implications on different fields, including work energy Analyse momentum, collisions, rotational mechanics universal gravitation Relate the concept of waves oscillations, especially in relation to sound water waves, their application to renewablee energy Test % Portfolio /or written 50% Engineering Materials Processes Short answer test 15% Quizzes % Portfolio /or written 30% Collaborative 15% 30% Page 5 of 15

4 Year 1 Semester 2 Subjects Compulsory Subjects Foundation Engineering Maths Physics ENEMP2A Investigate further techniques of integration their applications in engineering Investigate the techniques of optimisation Riemann integrals Carry out experimental analysis with static forces Identify apply the main principles of thermal physics (the physics of heat), heat transfer, thermal properties of substances the Laws of Thermodynamics with their applications such as the field of solar thermal generation of energy other fields Investigate identify the principles of fluid mechanics hydrostatics, ncluding Bernoulli s Archimedes Principles their applications in regards to fluid pumps wind fan design Research experiment with electrostatics, their laws, principles applications including capacitance their use as filters. Explain the laws Foundation Mechanical Civil Engineering Principles ENMCC1A Determine the resultant equilibrant of systemss of coplanar forces Determine nominal sizes for a simple horizontal beam subject to a combination of uniform point loading Determine stresses inn simple structures d mechanical components Select apply fundamental mechanical civil engineering principles practices methods with a focuss on renewable energy technology. Engineering Practices ENPRA1A Identify the main features of the power generation distribution system in NSW explain its integration into the National Power Grid Demonstrate an understing of Work Health Safety legislation the Engineers Code of Ethics be able to apply thesee principles to workplace management engineering design Identify user requirements, develop specifications produce engineering drawings for electrical installations in accordance with relevant stards, workplace health safety regulations Plan, design specify electrical reticulation cabling systems power lighting installation for client installations in accordance with relevant stards, workplace health safety regulations Plan, design specify emergency services in client s premises including emergency lighting, emergency power, fire Plus 1 specialist elective refer page 8 Page 6 of 15

5 Foundation Engineering Maths Physics principles governing electromagnetism conduct experiments in related applications such as motors generators. Explain Ohm s Law, simple DC / AC circuits simple circuit analysis using Kirchhoff s Laws applications in grid networks Short answer test % Portfolio /or written 50% Foundation Mechanical Civil Engineering Principles Portfolio /or written Engineering Practices detection systems in accordance with relevant stards, workplace health safety regulations. Essay Individual project Individual project % % Plus 1 specialist elective refer page 8 Page 7 of 15

6 Year 1 Semester 2 Subjects Specialist Elective Grid Connected Photovoltaic Power Systems (Electrical Elective) AEEGY1A Perform calculations relating to solar geometry available solar energy Design cost a grid connected photovoltaic power system to suit a client s load requirement, location budget; in accordance with workplace health safety, Australiann industry stards Provide advice to clients on selection of a grid connect photovoltaic power system. Design project 50% 5 50% 5 Solar Thermal Energy Systems (Mechanical Civil Elective) AEEGY2A 4 hpw x 12 weeks Analyse relevant background issues in solar waste heat based heating, cooling mechanical power generation systemss Perform heating load calculations for domestic, commercial industrial applications Identify the solar / thermal environment for any terrestrial location Examine the various generic types of solar thermal collectors, together with limitations typical applications of each type Identify various methods of thermal energy storage, together with typical applications Identify various methods of cooling mechanical power generation using solar /or waste heat, together with typical applications Perform calculations aimed at sizing components of heating, cooling mechanical power generation systems powered from solar or waste heat. Individual written Short answer test 30% 50% Page 8 of 15

7 Year 2 Semester 1 Subjects Compulsory Subjects Energy Storage Systems AEEGY201A 4 hpw x 12 weeks Establish a rationale for energy storage technology in energy systemss Investigate the application of energy storage in renewable nonsystems renewable energy Relate physical principles associated with energy storage systems Perform calculations related to development of energy storage systems Assess the environmental impacts benefits of Energy Storage Design cost a small scale energy storage system to suit a given Engineering requirement. Intermediate Engineering Maths Physics ENEMP201A 4 hpw h x 12 weeks Investigate different types of mathematical series transforms, such as Laplace Fourier series transforms Investigate calculate the limits of various functions their continuity Use statistical tools identify different probability distributions such as binomial normal distributions Incorporatee correlation regression analysis in various v engineeringg applications including the collection of solar wind w data Solve problems in ordinary partial differential equations apply them to the solutions of some engineering applications Explain the laws governing the fundamental physical forces in the universe: particle theory, matter anti matter, dark matter, strange particles strangeness Describe Einstein s theories of Relativity identify their applications in nuclear energy utilisation Conduct research into the topic of electro magnetic waves, their spectra their characteristics, energies applications in the engineeringg context Describe the nature sources of light, light as a waves versus photons, speed of light, light spectra with their emission absorption, the Plus 2 specialist electives refer page 11 Page 9 of 15

8 Energy Storage Systems Individual written 25% Group design project 25% Group presentation % Intermediate Engineering Maths Physics application of light as a source of renewable energy Explain the practical use of light properties including reflection, refraction a diffraction; effects of various types of lenses; polarisation x ray diffraction with applications particularlyy in the field of efficient collection of o solar energy Short answer test % Portfolio /or written 50% Plus 2 specialist electives refer page 11 Page of 15

9 Year 2 Semester 1 Subjects Specialist Electives Advanced Electrical Engineering (Electrical Elective) ENELE201A Analyse the operating parameters of complex multipath electrical electronic circuits including resonant magnetically coupled circuits, utilising advanced mathematical principles including calculations in the time frequency domains using circuit simulations Analyse electronic communication signal processing applications including calculation of circuit operating parameters Evaluate the operating characteristics of analogue digital communication systems in renewable energy monitoring control applications Develop linear digital control circuit configurations for specific purposes in a renewable energy context. Principles of Electrical Machines (Electrical Elective) ENELE202A Identify the major components characteristics of DC machines, single threesingle s phase transformers, three phase Induction machines, single three phase synchronous machines Investigate operating principles, including starting control methods, behind DC machines, single three phase transformers, single a three phase Inductionn machines, single three phase synchronous machines Analyse behaviour of DC machines, single threesingle s phase transformers, three phase Induction machines, single three phase synchronous machines under loaded unloaded conditions Derive the equivalentt circuits of DC machines, single three phase transformers, single a three phase Inductionn machines, single Renewable Energy Resource Analysis (Mechanical Civil Elective) AEEGY202A Undertake calculations on energy generation consumption, relatee findings to behavioural trends Explain contemporary thermodynamic power cycles relate scope of fossil fuel consumption Investigate renewable energy initiatives technologies, including solar, wind, hydro biomass initiatives technologies Investigate regional approaches to using renewable energy sources, including geo thermal ocean energy Analyse critique concepts related to the hydrogen economy, explain physical political constraints associated with its practical operation. Advanced Mechanical Civil Engineering Principles (Mechanical Civil Elective) ENMCC201A Select apply advanced mechanical civil engineering principles techniques relevant to particular renewable energy applications to agreed stards Calculate record the results of the application of the mechanical scientific principles techniques to agreed stards Calculate force, energy, power displacement accurately in simple dynamic mechanical systemss Design beams columns with correct consideration of stress, strain deflection Perform energy balances within fluid systems involving fluid machinery Page 11 of 15

10 Advanced Electrical Engineering (Electrical Elective) Written short answer test Individual project Individual project Presentation Principles of Electrical Machines (Electrical Elective) three phase synchronous machines from laboratory experiments Explain the principles of operation of, identify applications for reluctance motors, hysteresis motors, stepper motors, brushless DC motors. Portfolio /or written Renewable Energy Resource Analysis (Mechanical Civil Elective) Individual written Individual written Portfolio /or written Advanced Mechanical Civil Engineering Principles (Mechanical Civil Elective) Portfolio /or written Page 12 of 15

11 Year 2 Semester 2 Subjects Compulsory Subjects Wind Energy Conversion Systems AEEGY203A Undertake various kinematic, power, wind site related calculations Use instruments, internet resources, site features to undertake wind energy calculations Analyse WECS turbine construction characteristics Select position a tower to suit anemometer turbine undertake basic DC wiring of a system. Use site turbine data to fully design evaluate energy yield with payback Identify workplace health safety considerations related to the design construction of wind conversion systems. Advanced Engineering Maths Physics ENEMP202A Illustrate the application of functions, including functions with more than t one variable in the engineering context Illustrate the application of curves, tangents normal tangent planes too the engineering context Explain the function of o eigenvectors eigenvalues theirr application to the engineering context Identify apply programming aspectss of a simulation (modelling) program to specified engineering applications Investigate the states of matter, the Periodic Table, T atomic structure bonding, molecular structure crystalss Investigate the fundamental principles concerning types, characteristics applications of semiconductors in thee field of solar energy other engineering applications Interpret concepts relating to Quantum Physics with w reference to photoelectric Engineering Management ENMGT201A Analyse the structure of engineering organizations, their management functions inter relationships Evaluate critically, the role impact of engineering in society with focus on renewable energy technologies Evaluate the role of leadership human resources in engineeringg organisations Identify the critical aspects practice of project management their inter relationshipanalysing case study by projects in the renewable energy context Apply project management processes to a group project having specific outcomes timeframe. The project can be integrated into or derived from another subject. Plus 1 specialist elective refer page 15 Page 13 of 15

12 Wind Energy Conversion Systems Individual written Group project & written Portfolio /or written 30% 30% Advanced Engineering Maths Physics effect, Compton Effect pair production; the Bohr B Model; De Broglie s Hypothesis, barrier tunnelling its applications; fluorescence phosphorescencee the quantum mechanical view of atoms Investigate the nuclear structure of an atom, discuss related aspects including binding energy, nuclear reactions, nuclear energy as a source of electrical energy; radiation damage effects on o the environment. Short answer test % Portfolio /or written 50% Engineering Management Short answer test Capstone project & presentation Individual work based research Reflective journal Host Company Report % 35% % % 30% 5% Plus 1 specialist elective refer page 15 Page 14 of 15

13 Year 2 Semester 2 Subjects Specialist Elective Electronics Power Control (Electrical Elective) ENELE203A Evaluate the operation application of diodes, transistors in a range of power control circuits including calculation of circuit operating parameters Analyse the function operation of switching power control c circuits based on a range of semiconductor control devices techniques Analyse the performance application of linear switched mode power supplies construct verify the operation of one power supply type with renewable energy applications Investigate the operation of digital electronics circuits applications verify their operation Evaluate the operation application of various types of o power inverters specifically related to renewable energy. Individual written Group project presentation 30% Portfolio /or written % Energy System Efficiency (Mechanical Civil Elective) AEEGY204A Perform calculations related to energy conversion energy auditing, outline their underlying principles Outline the economic environmental benefits of energy efficiency Explain current methods employed to improve energy efficiency in all areas of the energy supply sector Explain the principles of distributed generation systems in relationship efficiency renewable energy systems. Major individual written 50% 50% Page 15 of 15