ENGR2002

ENGR2002: Introduction to Energy Engineering

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Which units require ENGR2002?

ENGR2002 is a prerequisite for 2 units.

What is ENGR2002 about?

This unit introduces important concepts related to energy, including the definition of energy and its different forms, units of energy, energy conversion and efficiency, magnitudes of energy and energy density; current patterns and trends in energy consumption; key sources of available energy; introduction of methods for the generation of energy including fossil fuels, geothermal energy, biomass and biofuels, solar energy, wind energy, ocean energy, hydropower, nuclear energy, natural hydrogen, salinity gradient potential; assessment of relative advantages and drawbacks of the energy sources available; impacts of different energy sources on society, environment, economy and articulate sensitivity towards the First Nations on energy policy and program.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours4 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaWASM: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM-MECE) (1155)

Field of Education039999 Engineering and Related Technologies not elsewhere classified

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How this unit is taught

Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly
Workshop1 x 2 hours weekly

Prerequisites

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PRRE1003Resources, Processes and Materials Engineering