Energy Efficiency Technology

Subject ENEN90011 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.

Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 3 hours/week. Total 36 hours
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours per semester

Prerequisites:

None

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit

website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Lu Aye

Contact

Melbourne School of Engineering
Ground Floor
Old Engineering Building #173
The University of Melbourne VIC 3010 AUSTRALIA

General telephone enquiries
+ 61 3 8344 6703
+ 61 3 8344 6507

Facsimiles
+ 61 3 9349 2182
+ 61 3 8344 7707

Email: eng-info@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	This subject explores the scope and methods for improving energy efficiency across a range of sectors. Topics include: potential for improvements in energy efficiency in petrol and diesel vehicles; energy efficiency technologies for the manufacturing, commercial and domestic sectors; demand side management; integrated resource planning; energy auditing; and economic and environmental impacts
Objectives:	On successful completion students should be able to Identify the basic issues in energy efficient technologies and their implementation Discuss the current possibilities for improving the ratio of energy used per unit of output in the main sectors of society, i.e. transportation, manufacturing, commercial, domestic, and energy supply industries Analyse the social, economic and environmental implications for the adaption of these technologies
Assessment:	One three-hour end of semester examination (50%) One 2000 word report due at the end of semester (30%) One 1000 word per student group report due mid semester (20%)
Prescribed Texts:	None
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large Ability to manage information and documentation Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, and commitment to them Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development
Related Course(s):	Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Environmental Engineering) Master of Energy Studies Master of Engineering Structures Master of Engineering Structures Master of Environment Master of Environment Master of Environmental Engineering Master of Environmental Engineering Master of Water Resource Management Master of Water Resource Management Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Postgraduate Certificate in Environment Postgraduate Diploma in Environment
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	Climate Change Development Energy Efficiency Modelling and Implementation Energy Studies

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