RESE431 (2024) - RE Systems Generation
Prescription
This course introduces a range of different energy generation systems, and especially those that utilise renewable resources: wind energy (pumping and power), geothermal, hydro (different scales), solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, and bioenergy. For each technology, the theoretical underpinning is examined with related practical experiments in the laboratory. Approaches to identify and conceptualise efficiency improvements for such systems are established. A practical project is undertaken to conceptualise and demonstrate an improved energy generation system for a real-world context.
Course learning objectives
Students who pass this course should be able to:
- Explain integrated renewable energy generation solutions for given problems.
- Analyse the sustainability and efficiencies of the generation technology systems.
- Critically review energy generation technologies to identify efficiency gains that can be achieved.
- Conceptualise and demonstrate efficiency improvements to energy generation systems.
Course content
We’ve designed this course for in-person study, and to get the most of out it we strongly recommend you attend lectures on campus. Most assessment items, as well as tutorials/seminars/labs/workshops will only be available in person. Any exceptions for in-person attendance for assessment will be looked at on a case-by-case basis in exceptional circumstances, e.g., through disability services or by approval by the course coordinator.
If you started your programme of study remotely and can only study remotely, please contact the School so we can help and confirm what courses are available.
Withdrawal from Course
Withdrawal dates and process:
https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/students/study/course-additions-withdrawals
Lecturers
Prof Alan Brent (Coordinator)
- alan.brent@vuw.ac.nz
- AM 413 Alan Macdiarmid Building, Gate 7, Kelburn Parade, Kelburn
Teaching Format
Weekly lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, and individual assignments. Practical work will involve the analysis of different generation systems. Project work will entail the technical design and demonstration of efficiency improvements.
Dates (trimester, teaching & break dates)
- Teaching: 26 February 2024 - 31 May 2024
- Break: 01 April 2024 - 14 April 2024
- Study period: 03 June 2024 - 06 June 2024
- Exam period: 07 June 2024 - 22 June 2024
Other Classes
Additional resources, to support lectures, will be provided on Nuku. There are weekly tutorials with associated discussions at 12h00 on Thursdays in AM407.
Set Texts and Recommended Readings
Required
Compulsory reading material is provided via Nuku.
Mandatory Course Requirements
In addition to achieving an overall pass mark of at least 50%, students must:
- Achieve a grade of at least 40% for each of the tests and assignments.
If you believe that exceptional circumstances may prevent you from meeting the mandatory course requirements, contact the Course Coordinator for advice as soon as possible.
Assessment
The assessments will involve laboratories and tutorials, two individual assignments and two online tests.
Assessment Item | Due Date or Test Date | CLO(s) | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|
Efficiency analysis assignment with a 1000-word report (20 hours total) | TBC | CLO: 1,2 | 25% |
Laboratory/tutorial exercises with one-page reports (12 hours) | TBC | CLO: 3 | 10% |
Design assignment with a 1000-word report (20 hours) | TBC | CLO: 3,4 | 25% |
Two tests (2 hours each) | TBC | CLO: 1,2,3 | 40% |
Penalties
Late submissions will be subject to a penalty of 10% per day for 4 days. No work will be accepted after this unless previously arranged with the Course Coordinator.
Extensions
Individual extensions will only be granted in exceptional personal circumstances, and requests should be made to the Course Coordinator before the assessment deadline whenever possible. Documentation (e.g. a medical certificate) may be requested.
Submission & Return
All work must be submitted through the Nuku submission system. Marks and comments will also be returned through the Nuku marking system.
Workload
Although the workload varies from week to week, students should expect to spend approximately 10 hours per week on the course, to give a total of 150 hours study time. A plausible and approximate breakdown for these hours would be: lectures (2 hours); tutorials (2 hours); reading, review and online discussions (3 hours); and modelling and written assignments (3 hours).
Teaching Plan
The teaching plan will be made available on commencement of the course via Nuku.
Communication of Additional Information
All online material for this course will be made available via Nuku, which will also be used to facilitate discussions every week.
Links to General Course Information
- Academic Integrity and Plagiarism: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/students/study/exams/academic-integrity
- Academic Progress: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/students/study/progress/academic-progess (including restrictions and non-engagement)
- Dates and deadlines: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/students/study/dates
- Grades: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/students/study/progress/grades
- Special passes: Refer to the Assessment Handbook, at https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/documents/policy/staff-policy/assessment-handbook.pdf
- Statutes and policies, e.g. Student Conduct Statute: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/about/governance/strategy
- Student support: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/students/support
- Students with disabilities: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/st_services/disability/
- Student Charter: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/learning-teaching/learning-partnerships/student-charter
- Student Feedback on University courses may be found at: http://www.cad.vuw.ac.nz/feedback/feedback_display.php
- Terms and Conditions: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/study/apply-enrol/terms-conditions/student-contract
- Turnitin: http://www.cad.vuw.ac.nz/wiki/index.php/Turnitin
- University structure: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/about/governance/structure
- The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy:
Victoria University values te reo Māori. Students who wish to submit any of their assessments in te reo Māori must refer to The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy
He mea nui te reo Māori ki te Whare Wānanga o te Ūpoko o te Ika. Ki te pīrangi koe ki te tuhituhi i ō aro matawai i roto i te reo Māori, tēnā me mātua whakapā atu ki te kaupapa here, The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy - VUWSA: http://www.vuwsa.org.nz
Offering CRN: 35096
Points: 15
Restrictions: RESE 321
Duration: 26 February 2024 - 23 June 2024
Starts: Trimester 1
Campus: Kelburn