Studying online

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Unit Overview

Description

This unit explores the current global energy position, inclusive of economic and regulatory driving forces toward transition and future energy production systems, with a focus on an understanding of how the combination of production economics and energy density has dictated system design to date. We discuss how future energy will incorporate distributed storage and generation, the challenges to current transition and renewable energy technologies, and the use and development of transition fuels over the coming 3-5 decades. Finally, the unit explores WA's position in the global energy economy as a provider of LNG-based transition fuel, and as a technology leader in the renewables space.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) critically appraise the current energy market and driving forces for change; (2) assess energy density amongst current and future sources; (3) evaluate centralised and distributed generation and distribution systems for regional applicability; and (4) analyse the environmental, societal and engineering constraints on the distributed energy landscape.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) assignments; (2) presentation; and (3) final examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Brendan Graham
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in 62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy (ID 1454)
or 62520 Master of Low Emission Energy Technologies
or 62550 Master of Professional Engineering (ID 356) (Chemical Engineering specialisation and Mechanical Engineering specialisation)
or 73540 Master of Petroleum Geoscience (ID 1409) )
or
Enrolment in
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
and Successful completion of
96 points
Contact hours
3 hours per week workshop
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  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.