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 processes used for the conversion of energy into useful work. This course concentrates on thermal energy conversion. It also assesses and deals with the environmental consequences of energy conversion. At the end of this unit students will be able to critically analyse technical, economic and societal impacts of energy conversion systems. A series of topics, each containing a series of lectures, will be covered in relation to energy. The course content will include: The Status of Energy Today; Energy for Electricity Generation; Nuclear Energy; Energy for Transportation; Future Energy Usage.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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MECH3260 OR MECH9260 or MECH8260 OR AERO3261 OR AERO9261 or AERO8261 |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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Students are expected to be familiar with the basic laws of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Matthew Cleary, m.cleary@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Matthew Cleary, m.cleary@sydney.edu.au |