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Energy and the Environment

MECH4241

This unit is suitable for any engineering discipline student who is interested in developing an understanding of analysis and design in energy, power generation, environment and relevant economic issues. The aim is to acquaint students with the methods engineers use to design and evaluate the thermal processes used for the production of electricity. It also assesses and deals with the environmental consequences of power generation. At the end of this unit students will be able to carry out preliminary design and economic impact analyses for electrical power generation systems. A series of topics will be covered in relation to energy and electricity and relevant issues. The course contents will include: 1. Economic analysis of energy systems; 2. Environmental impact of power generation; 3. Principles of thermodynamics; 4. First law analysis of power cycles; 5. Design and simulation of power generation cycles; 6. Second law efficiency and availability; 7. Energy efficiency; 8. CO2 capture and sequestration; 9. Design of various components of thermal power plants.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Honours

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 1

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: MECH4241

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes

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