his is the major assessment requirements for this module. A report as outlined below Report is to show an understanding of environmentally sustainable issues in the energy sector It needs to cover the topics as laid out in the subject summary, as available on server. In particular it is to include: A discussion of what the term “sustainability” meansThe global consequences of non-sustainable practicesA description of the greenhouse gas effect; its causes and consequencesA description of practices in the energy sector with respect to sustainability. Remember to distinguish between ‘sustainability’ and ‘greenhouse’ effectA description of some possible techniques that may be used to improve ‘sustainability’A discussion of techniques already in place in the energy sector and industry for improving ‘sustainability’ A discussion of techniques that may be further implemented in the energy sector and industry for improving ‘sustainability’ The report is to be a paper, of approximately 3000 words. Relevant diagrams must be includedPresented as a WORD document, either in printed form or emailedPoint form presentation is recommendedAll references must be givenAll work must be yourDue dates – Initial submission by week 12 – Completed report must be submitted by week 16 Assessment Task 2: To research a given topic, write a detailed report. A list of topics is given below. Your research will be on power generation, concentrating on the energy source. You need to describe how the energy is extracted from the source and how this is converted to electrical energy. Advantages and disadvantages must be examined, including economic viability and environmental considerations. The relevance to Australia’s energy needs is to be considered in particular. The topics are: § Coal thermal § Hydro-electric § Gas turbine § Oil combustion § Nuclear fission § Nuclear fusion § Solar thermal § Photovoltaic § Wind § Tidal § Wave § Geothermal § Magnetohydrodynamics § Biomass § Fuel cells The report is to be between 1000 and 1500 words. It must be word processed as a WORD document. Maybe emailed to teacher. There will be a table of contents, a conclusion and a bibliography. Relevant diagrams, including charts, are essential. All quotations, including from the internet, must be acknowledged and correctly referenced. Some suggested sources of information are: libraries, energy authorities and the internet. Material taken from the internet must be referenced and its validity justified. Due dates – Initial submission by week 12 – Completed report must be submitted by week 16 Assessment Task 3: Presentation to take place in weeks 16 and 17, as required This is to be a relevant topic of your choosing. You may use part of either of the assignments. You must have your topic verified by the teacher before week 10. You will present a summary of the most important facets of your report to the class This will be a verbal presentation to the class of approximately 10 minutes duration Presentation must be succinct, presenting only the core points There will also be an opportunity for fellow students and teacher to ask probing questions
