RSE3243 Bioenergy
Faculty of Engineering
RSE3243 Bioenergy is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ENG2005 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RSE3243
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After RSE3243
1 unit list RSE3243 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit provides foundational knowledge of the bioenergy industry, including feedstocks, processing and end-use of products. The unit provides insight into biomass energy resources and bioenergy technologies, including the properties and characteristics of the resources, conversion and utilisation processes, as well as industrial application. Economic cost-effectiveness will be examined. You will also conduct a lifecycle analysis of the various pathways to determine the energy return on energy invested. Other issues, such as impacts on food availability, land availability and the social and political impacts, will also be covered.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Resource assessment report for biomass energyThreshold hurdle20%
- Comparison of biomass energy utilisation systems; Case studiesThreshold hurdle15%
- Group presentation on social and political issues around bioenergyThreshold hurdle15%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Discern various biomass resources and their characteristics for energy application.
- 2
Construct mass and heat balance calculations and lifecycle assessment for biomass-based energy systems.
- 3
Describe the chemical and biological processes used in bioenergy conversion pathways.
- 4
Assess the economic and energy payback of the different pathways.
- 5
Analyse the optimal choice of feedstock and pathway for particular energy requirements.
- 6
Design systems and technologies for biomass utilisation to produce bioenergy products.
- 7
Reflect on the social and political issues around bioenergy.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Practical activities36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
The unit involves active learning with problem solving exercises, quizzes and group assignments. Important concepts and terminologies, fundamental and application aspects of bioenergy will be delivered during the lecture and practical classes.
Where it fits
RSE3243 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
- CHEMENG01Chemical engineering technical electivesChemical engineeringNo reviews yet
- CIVILENG01Civil engineering technical electivesCivil engineeringNo reviews yet
- ENVIRENG02Environmental engineering technical electivesEnvironmental engineeringNo reviews yet
- REMINING01Resources and mining engineering technical electivesResources and mining engineeringNo reviews yet
- RERNEWNG01Parts C and D. Resources and renewable energy engineering knowledge, application and professional practiceResources and renewable energy engineeringNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ezzatollah Shamsaei
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ezzatollah Shamsaei
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RSE3243?
You need ENG2005 before you enrol.
What can I take after RSE3243?
RSE3243 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including RSE4050.
When is RSE3243 offered?
In 2020, RSE3243 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is RSE3243?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does RSE3243 have an exam?
No. RSE3243 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include RSE3243?
RSE3243 is part of Chemical engineering; Civil engineering; Environmental engineering; Resources and mining engineering; and Resources and renewable energy engineering.