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ENERGY 722 : Energy Technology

Postgraduate course

Project description

The ENERGY 722 course aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of a range of energy technologies, and how they (technically) contribute to energy supply and demand. The course is compulsory for all Master of Energy students. Since students in the Master of Energy can enter with prior qualifications in Engineering, Science or Business, the ENERGY 722 course aims to give an overview of technical issues but will not necessarily cover full technical details of any technology with large numbers of equations. At times industry experts are invited to give guest lectures to outline �real world� applications and analysis. Students from other degree programs are also welcome. The ENERGY 721 �Resource & Energy Economics� course compliments ENERGY 722 by outlining the economics and policy aspects related to the various energy markets and how they are influenced by technology (changes). They are recommended in conjunction. Together they should provide a solid basis for students to understand �the big picture� after which they specialize by choosing a series of electives courses and related MEnergy projects.

Year 2022

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Understand the fundamentals of energy and thermodynamics. (Capability 1 and 5) Develop a basic understanding of conventional and unconventional fossil fuel exploration and production. (Capability 1 and 2) Demonstrate a basic understanding of wind resources and conversion and application to wind generation projects. (Capability 1 and 3) Understand the basis of geothermal resources and energy conversion. (Capability 1) Analyse critical aspects of solar energy and other renewables and their integration into existing and future electricity systems. (Capability 1 and 2) Apply systematic decision analysis and presentation tools to transport and energy challenges. (Capability 1, 2, 4 and 5) Identify relations between water and energy resources and challenges. (Capability 1 and 6)