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| Course Code | MECH ENG 7076 |
| Course | Renewable Fluid Power Technology |
| Coordinating Unit | School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences |
| Term | Semester 2 2013 |
| Mode | Internal |
| Level | Postgraduate coursework |
| Location/s | North Terrace |
| Units | 3 |
| Contact | Up to 4 hours per week |
| Prerequisites | Not applicable |
| Corequisites | Not applicable |
| Incompatible | Not applicable |
| Assumed Knowledge | MECH ENG 2021, MECH ENG 3105, MECH ENG 3102, MECH ENG 3101 |
| Restrictions | Not applicable |
| Quota | Not applicable |
| Course Description | Content Information (Not more than 200 words) (Please send electronic copy also) This course gives an overview of the historical background and development of the wind, wave, hydro and tidal power technology. Present day usage and their potentials are also discussed. It then demonstrates the application of fundamental fluid mechanics principles to basic aerodynamics and hydrodynamics, as well as to deterministic wave theories in deep and shallow water to describe the technological process of the generation of renewable energy from these different sustainable resources. Basic concepts and various components of the power generation technology are also studied in order to be able to design, assess and compare different sustainable power generation alternatives with respect to economic and environmental impacts. |
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