Course Title: Sustainable Thermal Systems

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Sustainable Thermal Systems

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

MIET2406

City Campus

Postgraduate

115H Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2013,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016,
Sem 2 2016

MIET2406

City Campus

Postgraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

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

Course Coordinator: Sara Vahaji

Course Coordinator Phone: .

Course Coordinator Email: sara.vahaji2@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 57.03.12B

Course Coordinator Availability: By Appoinrment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course will provide you with state-of-the-art information on a wide range of sustainable systems that utilise thermal energy with detailed design information on a number of these. This includes solar energy utilisation and management for water and space heating and cooling systems, thermal management of buildings, geothermal, solar ponds, waste heat recovery, co-generation, and tri-generation systems.


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 7. Apply advanced contemporary engineering technologies and practices and research principles and methods, taking into account risk and economic, social, environmental and global contexts, to plan and execute complex projects.
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 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.
PLO 11. Collaborate and contribute as an effective team member or leader in diverse specialist and multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to First Nations peoples and/or globally inclusive perspectives and participation in an engineering context.​

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


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

CLO1 Critically analyse sustainable thermal systems and technologies, demonstrating advanced understanding of their applications and impacts
CLO2 Apply advanced modelling techniques to simulate and evaluate sustainable thermal systems
CLO3 Develop innovative solutions for the sustainable deployment and use of thermal systems that meet environmental and efficiency standards
CLO4 Optimise thermal technologies and system sizing to effectively meet diverse operational requirements across a range of contexts
CLO5 Provide expert guidance on designing and innovating sustainable thermal systems by evaluating current research and emerging technologies
CLO6 Communicate complex concepts and designs related to sustainable thermal systems to both specialist and non-specialist audiences


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be studying in internal mode which entails taking part in a series of pre-recorded lectures, tutorials, and workshops. The principal learning activities will be:

  • Engaging with pre-recorded lectures on principles and practical aspects of sustainable thermal technologies
  • Solving typical problems and applying specialist analytical tools in tutorials.
  • Assignments set in the class
  • Participating in class discussions on relative merits of various alternative technologies in comparison with thermal technologies
  • Attending site visits and demonstrations of working sustainable thermal systems and installations


Overview of Learning Resources

Guidance on resource material will be available on Canvas.

These resources include prescribed text books, journal papers and internet resources, as well as lecture notes and other material provided through Canvas and available through the RMIT website/library.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Task 1: Assignments, 40%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO6
Assessment Task 2: Experiment and write-up, 15%, CLO1, CLO5 and CLO6
Assessment Task 3: Simulation, 15%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5 and CLO6
Assessment Task 4: Timed and timetabled assessment, 30%, CLO1, CLO3 and CLO6

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.