Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit explores advanced energy storage technologies, with emphasis on electrochemical energy storage; electrical energy storage; and pumped hydro and flywheel energy storage. The module on electrochemical energy storage covers advances in battery technology and other chemical storage methods, including fuel cells, hydrogen networks, hydrates, and thermal salts. The module on electrical energy storage covers the theory and applications of super-capacitors. The module on pumped hydro and flywheel covers model development for the capacity, availability and efficiency of pumped hydro, including the relevant engineering required to select, construct and operate pumped hydro schemes. Case studies are used to explain the opportunities and challenges faced by different energy storage options and to compare different storage technologies.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) analyse the operational characteristics of a range of chemical, electrical and pumped hydro energy storage technologies; (2) compare the energy density of available chemical and electrical storage methods; (3) describe current and future trends in battery storage, including lithium-based technologies and fuel cells; (4) select an energy storage system for practical applications based on operational, financial, social and environmental constraint; and (5) discuss the role of energy storage systems in the context of general energy resources and their future development trend.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) in-class assessment; (2) assignments (individual and group); and (3) a 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)
- Professor Michael Johns
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in 62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy
or 62550 Master of Professional Engineering (Chemical Engineering specialisation
or Electrical & Electronic specialisation)
or 62520 Master of Low Emission Energy Technologies
or
Enrolment in - Advisable prior study
- ENSC3006 Chemical Process Thermodynamics
or CHPR2006 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (ID 8017)
or MECH3024 Engineering Thermodynamics (ID 8072)
- Contact hours
- lectures: 36 hours
practical classes: 12 hours
labs: 9 hours
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- 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.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- 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.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.