Course Title: Solve problems in stand-alone renewable energy systems

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2010

Course Code: EEET6798C

Course Title: Solve problems in stand-alone renewable energy systems

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6085 - Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Technology

Course Contact: Marko Dumovic

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4342

Course Contact Email: marko.dumovic@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Michael Stewart
0399254702
michaela.stewart@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Granting competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed.
UEENEEK023B Carry out basic repairs to renewable energy apparatus by replacement of components

Course Description

This unit covers providing known solutions to predictable problems in stand-alone renewable energy systems operated at extra-low voltage. It encompasses working safely, problem solving procedures, including the use of basic voltage, current and resistance measuring devices, providing known solutions to predictable circuit problems.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEK028B Solve problems in stand-alone renewable energy systems

Element:

1. Prepare to work on stand-alone renewable energy systems.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are obtained
and understood

1.2 OHS risk control work preparation measures and
procedures are followed

1.3 The nature of the apparatus problem is obtained
from documentation or from work supervisor to
establish the scope of work to be undertaken

1.4 Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure
the work is coordinated effectively with others

1.5 Sources of materials that may be required for the
work are identified and accessed in accordance with
established procedures

1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to
carry out the work are obtained and checked for
correct operation and safety

Element:

2. Solve problem in stand-alone renewable energy systems.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 OHS risk control work measures and procedures are
followed

2.2 The need to test or measure live is determined in
strict accordance with OHS requirements and when
necessary conducted within established safety
procedures

2.3 Circuits are checked as being isolated where
necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements
and procedures

2.4 Established routines are used to solve stand-alone
renewable energy systems problems using measured
and calculated values of apparatus operating
parameters

2.5 Problems are solved without damage to apparatus,
circuits, the surrounding environment or services
and using sustainable energy practices

Element:

3. Complete work and document problem solving activities.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 OHS work completion risk control measures and
procedures are followed

3.2 Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance
with established procedures

3.3 Justification for solutions used to solve stand-alone
renewable energy systems problems is documented

3.4 Work completion is documented and appropriate
person(s) notified in accordance with established
routine procedures

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

1. Lectures.

2. Practical Tasks and Laboratories

3. Assignment Work - Major Design Project

4. Independent Research - Internet and Journals


Teaching Schedule

UEENEEK028B Solve basic problems in stand-alone
renewable energy systems

1. ELV wiring and circuit protection for renewable power systems

2. Electrical diagrams for a renewable power system

3. Batteries

4. Balance of system components and common loads

5. Basic lighting design

6. Generating sets

7. Generator set sizing calculations

UEENEEK039B Design stand-alone renewable energy
systems

1. Load analysis and projected use

2. Availability of sustainable /renewable energy sources

3. Component selection factors encompassing:
a. Intended environment
b. Distance between system and users
c. Maintenance and serviceability requirements
d. Rating and diversity

4. Installation requirement

5. Australian Standard 4509 Parts 1-3.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

EEET6798 and EEET6799C Student Workbook located on S Drive


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.


Assessment Tasks

1. Lab Tasks and Participation - 10%

2. Major Design Project - 50%

3. Written Examination - Two - 20% each


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

Other Competency:
This competency is delivered in conjunction with:
EEET6799C Design Stand-Alone Renewable Energy Systems
as Part of the Renewable Energy 2 Cluster.

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