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ENGN2222 Thermal Energy Systems

Later Year Course

Offered By Dept Engineering
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject Engineering
Offered in Second Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2010
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

Energy systems are of major importance in society and are a significant engineering research activity at ANU. This course emphasises a systems approach to engineering, integrating technical fundamentals with social and environmental issues through site visits and case studies of energy systems. Engineering science fundamentals include the first law of thermodynamics and heat transfer. The thermal performance of houses is used as a major systems theme for the course. The course also introduces the second law of thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.

Indicative Assessment

House Thermal Analysis (20%); Laboratory (15%); Field Trip (5%); Quiz (10%); Final Exam (50%)

Areas of Interest Engineering
Requisite Statement

PHYS1101 or PHYS1001

Science Group B

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