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ENEG

Energy

ENEG 2910
Industrial Training
0 Credit(s)
Description
This course is mainly for the module of internship and plant visits for Sustainable Energy Engineering students, offering practical training to students in the industry sectors. Students are required to take both internship for a duration in the industry sectors and plant visits, learning solid skills to solve technical problems in the working environment. For students in the Sustainable Energy Engineering Program only. Graded P, PP or F.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.
  Gain exposure to the industrial operation of energy.
- 2.
  Apply technical knowledge to industry problems.
- 3.
  Address safety and environment issues relevant to energy industry.
- 4.
  Communicate technical results in an industrial setting.
- 5.
  Explore career options in energy related industry.
- 6.
  Pursue lifelong learning through the real context.
ENEG 2990
Academic and Professional Development I
0 Credit(s)
Description
This course is designed to provide academic advising to students, to enhance their understanding of the energy industries and career opportunities available to them, and to improve their communication skills. Students are required to attend discussion sessions with advisors and selected workshops and seminars. For students in the Sustainable Energy Engineering program only. Graded P or F.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.
  Appreciate the versatility and breadth of an engineering education.
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  Recognize the need and benefit of out-of-classroom, co-curricular learning experiences.
- 3.
  Develop a sense of belonging to the program and the profession of energy engineering.
ENEG 3110
Materials for Energy Technologies
3 Credit(s)
Alternate code(s)
MECH 3110
Cross-Campus Equivalent Course
AMAT 3590, MECH 3110
Description
The societal energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources requires novel energy technologies, with material design and engineering at the center of the innovation process. In this course, we will explain the enabling materials science and engineering behind advanced energy technologies by answering questions such as why lithium powers our batteries and why it takes silicon to make a solar panel. Major material challenges of emerging energy technologies will also be discussed. During the course, the students will be exposed to 1) the knowledge of material structure-property correlations used in energy technologies, 2) materials synthesis and fabrication techniques for their incorporation into energy devices, and 3) material evaluation principles in energy applications. After taking the course, students will be able to identify desirable material properties and potentially propose new materials and manufacturing methods for specific energy technologies.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.
  Acquire the knowledge of materials structure-property correlations utilized in energy applications.
- 2.
  Understand operating principles of advanced energy devices.
- 3.
  Understand critical material challenges facing the adoption of renewable energy sources.
- 4.
  Study literature in multidisciplinary fields.
- 5.
  Connect scientific principles to daily lives.
ENEG 3910
Sustainable Energy Laboratory
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisite(s)
(CENG 2210 OR MECH 2310) AND (CENG 2220 OR MECH 2210)
Description
This course aims to further students' understanding of various energy technologies and systems through laboratory experiments and to provide training in experimental techniques and laboratory procedures, data acquisition, analysis, creative and innovative design of experiments, and technical communication. For students in the Sustainable Energy Engineering program only.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.
  Have an understanding on the operation principles of various energy systems.
- 2.
  Acquire hands-on experiences in fabricating components and operation energy devices.
- 3.
  Apply a range of diagnostic methods and approaches to analyze and determine creative solutions to a variety of engineering problems.
- 4.
  Conduct effective data analysis, and present findings in professional reportsand presentations.
ENEG 4130
Photovoltaic Materials and Devices
3 Credit(s)
Description
This course elaborates the fundamental basics, manufacturing, and process/device engineering of the commercial and near-commercial photovoltaic technologies from the perspective of materials science and chemical engineering. The knowledge imparted from this course will be key to the future chemical/materials engineers for the solar energy industry.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
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  Explain the properties of sunlight and its spectrum.
- 2.
  Explain the basic principles of photovoltaics.
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  Explain the structural basics and PV-related properties of (near-)commercial photovoltaic materials (Si, GaAs, CdTd, CIGS, and perovskite).
- 4.
  Explain the methodologies used to process and tailor each PV material.
- 5.
  Explain the design principle and engineering methods of PV devices using each material.
- 6.
  Summarize the updated PV industry.
- 7.
  Produce a report and presentation on the cutting-edge developments of the PV industry.
ENEG 4210
Optimization of Energy Systems
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisite(s)
CENG 2210 OR MECH 2310
Description
Optimization practice, theory, and implementation with applications in energy. Topics include: foundations of linear and nonlinear programming; constrained and multiobjective optimization; optimization under uncertainty; multidisciplinary optimization; discrete optimization. The focus is on the application of optimization methods to solve energy engineering problems.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
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  Formulate optimization problems related to energy.
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  Solve optimization problems.
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  Visualize and present optimization results.
- 4.
  Analyze heat and power production optimization.
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  Optimize storage systems under uncertainty.
ENEG 4320
Energy Storage Technology
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisite(s)
CENG 2210 OR CHEM 2410
Exclusion(s)
CBME 5830, CENG 5930
Description
Electrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies such as fuel cells, batteries, electrolyzers, supercapacitors, solar cells, CO2 reduction, etc. help overcome the energy and environmental problems that have become prevalent in our society. This course will deliver the electrochemistry fundamentals first and then focus on the principles, critical materials, limitations, current status and development trend for each technology.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
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  Understand the working principles of each electrochemical energy technology.
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  Understand the advantages and limitations of each technology.
- 3.
  Know the current research trend of each technology.
- 4.
  Know the critical materials including anode, cathode, electrolytes, etc. for each technology.
- 5.
  Understand basic electrochemistry principles and their applications in energy conversion and storage.
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  Know how to write a scientific report and give a presentation.
ENEG 4920
Final Year Design Project
6 Credit(s)
Description
A one-year project course offers practice of engineering design through a group design project chosen to integrate materials covered in the curriculum. Each student will be assigned a component of a large project which may be sponsored by industry. Credit load will be spread over the year. For students in the Sustainable Energy Engineering program in their fourth year of study only. Instructor's approval is required for enrollment in the course. May be graded PP.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
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  Design processes and products in the realm of energy engineering to meet societal needs.
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  Develop an awareness of contemporary issues as they relate to engineering.
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  Solve energy and related problems critically and creatively.
- 4.
  Communicate clearly and concisely both in writing and orally.
- 5.
  Function effectively in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
- 6.
  Pursue lifelong learning as self-regulated learners.
- 7.
  Exercise integrity, high ethical standards, and care in their personal and professional lives.
- 8.
  Select and use appropriate engineering tools and data effectively.
ENEG 4980
Investigation Project
3 Credit(s)
Description
Students conduct in-depth experimental or computational investigations on selected topics related to energy. The research experience will be beneficial for them to expose to cutting-edge research projects and apply for graduate school later on. Students work under supervision and are encouraged to use their own initiative to complete an appropriate program of work within the time allocated. Enrollment is subject to approval by the program director and supervisor. May be repeated for credits. May be graded PP. For SUSEE students only.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
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  Be familiar with various research and characterization tools.
- 2.
  Be familiar with the research environment.
- 3.
  Know how to write scientific reports and present scientific results.
- 4.
  Know the current research trend of the research area.
- 5.
  Know how to conduct literature survey.
- 6.
  Know how to process and analyze experimental data.
ENEG 4990
Academic and Professional Development II
0 Credit(s)
Description
Continuation of ENEG 2990. For students in the Sustainable Energy Engineering program in their fourth year of study only. Graded P or F.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
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  Identify one's career-related attributes such as values, strengths and weaknesses, preferred work nature and environment.
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  Formulate a short-to-medium term plan for one's career aspiration.
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  Produce a professional curriculum vita.
- 4.
  Prepare for a successful job interview.
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  Apply the concept of continuous improvement in managing one's career and in pursuing lifelong learning.

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