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Bachelor of Engineering in Sustainable Energy Engineering (Mechanical)

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Bachelor

Duration 4 years full-time or part-time? equiv.

SATAC Code N/A

2011
ATAR N/A

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  • Program Outline

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    Sustainable Energy Engineering enables development of long-term solutions to meet the world’s rapidly growing energy needs using alternative energy sources such as wind, solar and biomass as well as sustainable energy production from existing sources such as coal and gas.

    This program concerns the design of systems that use heat and fluid flow to generate energy. It includes the assessment of aerodynamics, structural loads, vibrations, thermal power and cooling cycles, combustion and automatic control. In addition to considering more sustainable, traditional forms of energy production, the program is concerned with all possible renewable energy forms including wind, wave, tidal, solar, geothermal, hydro, pumped storage and biomass. This program is suitable for students interested in designing sustainable and renewable energy systems and in solving problems related to sustainability.

    Please note: This program is currently undergoing restructure and may change for 2011.

  • Program Structure

    This program concerns the design of systems that use heat and fluid flow to generate energy. It includes the assessment of aerodynamics, structural loads, vibrations, thermal power and cooling cycles, combustion and automatic control.

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  • Admission and Fee Information

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  • Areas of Specialisation

    Sustainable Energy Engineering - Mechanical

  • Study Plans

    The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2012 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

    Level I

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    * Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths will be required to enrol in Maths IA followed by Maths IB. Students who have not taken SACE Stage 2 Specialist maths will be required to enrol in Maths IMA followed by Maths IA and Maths IB in summer semester to complete the requirements at Level 1.

    Level II

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    Level III

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    Level IV

    Semester 1

    • MECH ENG 4139A Sustainable Energy Honours Project A OR (3 units)
    • MECH ENG 4138A Sustainable Honours Design Project A (3 units)
    • XXXX XXXX Frontier Technologies (Sustainable Energy) (3 units)
    • XXXX XXXX Wind Turbine Design (3 units)

    Semester 2

    Electives

  • Career Opportunities

    Graduates can expect to design, develop and build renewable energy technologies that will sustain future generations.

    Potential careers

    Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer

  • Professional Accreditation

    The program is designed to provide the necessary academic requirements for professional membership of Engineers Australia and many overseas engineering bodies.

  • Work Placement

    Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience.

  • Program Rules
  • Further Information

    Please direct enquiries to the Student Centre
    Phone: +61 8 8313 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)

    The annual Open Day and Information Night events provide an excellent opportunity to see our campus, meet with academics, and discuss your study options.

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Last updated: Thursday, 28 Oct 2010

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