Unit Code: PHY925

Unit Name: Physics of Solar Thermal Process and Devices and Application in Pacific Region

Description: This course emphasizes solar thermal systems for either generating electricity from sunlight or for water heating, cooling, drying and cooking. The availability of sunlight is the crucial component for conversion technologies which will be estimated using well-known advanced mathematical models and the instruments for measuring it also be introduced. The students will be learning about the different solar thermal devices, their operational process and the efficiency of the system. The student will also model solar thermal systems using RETScreen, SAM or any other appropriate tool to study the solar thermal systems\' impact on the environment, and determine the system\'s technical output and financial gains. The current use of solar thermal systems in Fiji and the Pacific region will be taught and what the future prospects are for such technologies.

Learning Target Outcomes:

Prerequisite: PGD/M.Sc Year 1 Pass or equivalent

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 30

Offered In: Semester 1,2