SEE8103 Energy Utilization and storage: (Compulsory subject in semester 1)

This compulsory course covers the different ways of using energy. It looks at the domestic, industrial, commercial, agricultural, and transport applications. Examples of key energy-consuming devices and machines in each of these areas are studied.

Aims

• To give students a broad understanding of the central role of Energy in all economic activities.
• To equip students with knowledge in efficient use of energy in different activities of an economy 
• To provide students with practical knowledge of how energy can be saved in different activities so that they are able to design, select, operate and maintain energy-efficient systems.

Learning Outcomes

• Students are able to identify routine work in their environments that could be mechanised or energised to improve productivity.
• Students can analyze, design or reengineer energy-consuming parts of equipment for increased life cycle energy efficiency
• Students appreciate the effects of operating techniques and maintenance on energy consumption of devices and machinery