Course Title: Energy Efficiency and Demand Management

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Energy Efficiency and Demand Management

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

MIET2125

City Campus

Postgraduate

115H Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 2 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 2 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 1 2016,
Sem 2 2016

MIET2125

City Campus

Postgraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024,
Sem 1 2025

Course Coordinator: Dr Hamid Khayyam

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 4630

Course Coordinator Email: hamid.khayyam@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 251.02.034

Course Coordinator Availability: By Appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course will provide you with a practical understanding of the energy efficiency measures which can be implemented by large and medium industrial and commercial energy users, and domestic users. It will cover energy technologies including lighting, air conditioning, compressed air, steam, hot water, chilled water and a number of process specific technologies.

You will learn how energy efficiency is measured, how energy efficiency projects are identified and how they are implemented. You will also gain an understanding of the social, financial and technological constraints that limit the real world application of energy efficiency technologies.

This course will give you the opportunity to visit a large industrial/commercial energy user and conduct an energy audit.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program:

MC229 - Master of Engineering (Sustainable Energy)

PLO 1. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of engineering theories, principles and concepts within multi-disciplinary engineering practice ​
PLO 2. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline
PLO 3. Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities, and bounds and a critical appreciation of trends in contemporary practice, sustainability, research and innovation in the engineering discipline.
PLO 4. Apply advanced knowledge of established engineering methods in the analysis of complex problems in the engineering discipline
PLO 5. Utilise advanced mathematics, software, tools and techniques, in the conduct of research into the design and analysis of complex engineering systems
PLO 6. Use a systems engineering approach to synthesize and apply procedures for design, prototyping and testing to develop creative, sustainable and integrated solutions to complex engineering problems.
PLO 8. Communicate engineering designs and solutions respectfully and effectively, employing a range of advanced communication methods in interpreting and transmitting knowledge, in an individual or team environment, to diverse audiences.​​
PLO 9. Demonstrate the capacity for personal accountability, professional and ethical conduct, intellectual independence, cultural sensitivity, autonomy, adaptability and critical reflection on own learning and career ​​ when undertaking engineering projects
PLO 10. Critically analyse, evaluate, and transform information, while exercising professional expert judgement in a dynamic environment in the absence of complete data, in an engineering context.

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.


On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

CLO1: Critically synthesise current research and emerging trends in energy efficiency, demand management and related technologies.
CLO2: Design innovative and effective solutions to complex challenges in energy efficiency and demand management, employing advanced techniques to assess their economic and social impacts.
CLO3: Apply advanced theoretical principles and mathematical methods to the design, simulation and analysis of energy efficiency and demand management systems, demonstrating expert-level proficiency.
CLO4: Perform comprehensive feasibility analyses and optimisation studies for energy efficiency and demand management technologies.
CLO5: Critically assess state-of-the-art technologies aimed at enhancing industrial automation through energy efficiency and demand management strategies.
CLO6: Communicate team-based solutions and analytical outcomes professionally, demonstrating strong and effective communication skills.
CLO7: Reflect critically on personal accountability, ethical responsibilities and conduct within professional and collaborative team environments.


Overview of Learning Activities

The educational philosophy of this course is based on the principles of adult learning. You will be studying in internal mode, which entails taking part in a series of lectures, seminars, and workshops. The principal learning activities will be:

  • Viewing pre-recorded lectures and seminars
  • Giving seminars
  • Participating in class and online discussions on quantifying energy efficiency, identifying and implementing energy efficiency measures
  • Attending the site visit to a large energy user
  • Conducting energy audits
  • Solving set of problems relating to the implementation of energy efficiency measures
  • Reading and critically analysing key literature and other resources
  • Preparing energy audit reports
  • Presentation on industry energy audit
  • Providing constructive feedback on others’ ideas and reports


Overview of Learning Resources

A list of key references and sources will be provided through the course page within RMIT’s Learning Management System (LMS). Links will be provided to reading material and data sources related to each weeks lecture material. Powerpoint presentations of each lecture will also be made available via the LMS page.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Task 1: Essential Skill Quizzes (Individual), 10%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4 and CLO5
Assessment Task 2: Mid-semester Test (Individual), 30%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO4 and CLO5
Assessment Task 3: Energy Audit (Group Exercise), 50%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5, CLO6 and CLO7
Assessment Task 4: Commercial Building Energy Audit Presentation (Group), 10%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5, CLO6 and CLO7

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.