Energy Conversion

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Effective Term: 2026/05
Institute / School :Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Unit Title: Energy Conversion
Unit ID: ENGRG9304
Credit Points: 15.00
Prerequisite(s): (ENGRG2304)
Co-requisite(s): Nil
Exclusion(s): (ENGIN4302)
ASCED: 030701
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Brief description of the Unit

This unit offers an advanced technical insight into the application of thermodynamics principles for conventional and renewable energy conversion. The unit will equip participants with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in the field of Energy Conversion. After successfully completing the unit, participants will be qualified to undertake skilled engineering work and engage in further learning and research.

Grade Scheme: Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)
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Supplementary Assessment:Yes
Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment
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This unit discusses the various methods currently available to produce energy and sorts them out in relation to their performance as well as their impact on the environment and sustainability of resources.
Topics may include:
1. Conventional power plants (e.g., thermal, gas, hydro)
2. Energy from renewable and sustainable resources (e.g., solar, wind, biomass, tidal)
3. Environmental and economical cosiderations

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