PREAMBLE                                                                                                                           You have already formed your team. For Assessment 2, Team Project Report (Part-2), you should work with Hybrid Optimisation of Multiple Energy Resources (HOMER) software to carry out your team project work. You have already developed a project scope. Based on your Team Project Scope feedback, you must address those comments in the respective sections of your Team Project Report (Assessment 2, Part 2). Also, you should work on new sections to complete your Team Project Report. Make sure all work is equally distributed among all team members so that all team members work equally at an equal pace.

 PROCEDURE                                                                                                                                  

1. Address all comments in different sections of your Team Project Report. The changes should be highlighted.
2. Accurately reference the work of third parties, words, figures, tables, etc., in accordance with CQU's Harvard referencing guide.
3. Since this is a collaborative project, each team's submission will be evaluated, and a grade will be assigned based on the criteria of this assessment. After that, individual grades will be calculated using the formula below, considering each member's contribution. An individual's mark may be higher than the team's mark but will be capped at the maximum mark of the assessment.
4. You must submit a team contribution table in the project scope. Without this table, your submission will not be evaluated.
5. Unlike Assessment 1, this assessment is based on teamwork, and only one submission from each team is required.

 THE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES                                                                                             

The assessment should include but are not limited to

• Abstract
• Introduction (Updated)
  • The problem statement.
  • Significance.
  • Research questions
• Literature review (Updated)
• Aim and objectives (Updated).
• Methodology.
• Risk assessment
• Results and discussion.
• An engagement plan for the First Nations People, including their knowledge and cultural sensitivity. (To help with this task, you should read an article under Week 7 Tile. Duff, Andrea, Deanne Hanchant-Nichols, Brad Bown, Sithara HPW Gamage, Bronte Nixon, Petra Nisi, Jayne Boase, and Elizabeth Smith. "A right way, wrong way and better way for energy engineers to work with aboriginal communities." Energy justice across borders (2020): 45-68. https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.12657/22860/1007301.pdf?sequence=1#page=55 You must click this link, and after clicking this link, it will direct you to the article (only chapter 3).
• Conclusions and recommendations.
• Weekly progress.
• Team contribution table.

 THE CALCULATION OF AN INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER'S MARK IS AS FOLLOWS

Individual student’s mark = team total marks x (individual contribution / average team contribution).

Say, Team A received 15 marks (out of 20). The individual contributions of 3 students in Team A are: Student 1 = 33%, Student 2 = 35%, and Student 3 = 32% (total = 33 + 35 + 32 = 100%). Average team contribution = 100/3 = 33.33%.

Thus, the individual marks will be calculated as follows:

Student 1 = 15 x (33/33.33) = 14.85 (out of 20)

Student 2 = 15 x (35/33.33) = 15.75 (out of 20)

Student 3 = 15 x (32/33.33) = 14.40 (out of 20)

The assignment must be submitted electronically (in "MS Word" format) in Moodle. The file name should be "Your team’s name_unit code_assessment number.docx.". An example of a file format is "Team A_ENEG28001_A2 (Part-2).docx."

 EACH TEAM MUST COMPLETE & ADD THE FOLLOWING TEAM CONTRIBUTION TABLE   

MARKING RUBRICS                                                                                                                                                  TOTAL MARKS: 30

ASSESSMENT 2 (PART-2) TEMPLATE

AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERING PRACTICE UNIT CODE: ENEG28001

TERM 2, 2024

NAME OF THE PROJECT TOPIC TEAM MEMBERS NAME AND ID

DATE OF SUBMISSION

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, CENTRAL QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY

 Abstract                                                                                                                                         

The abstract should contain

• A problem statement.
• Aim.
• Brief methodology.
• Brief outcomes and implications.
• It follows 5-6 appropriate keywords.

A sample of an abstract of my previously published article:

[NABI, M. N., MINAMI, M., OGAWA, H. & MIYAMOTO, N. 2000. Ultra Low Emission

and High Performance Diesel Combustion with Highly Oxygenated Fuel. SAE Technical Paper Series # 2000-01-0231].

Abstract: “This paper reports on experimental investigation of diesel combustion and exhaust emissions with Fischer-Tropsch (F-T) - biodiesel (BD) blended fuels. F-T fuel was used as a reference fuel for its superior properties to diesel fuel (DF). BD from non-edible jatropha oil was blended with F-T fuel. Using non-edible jatropha oil as a feed-stock, jatropha BD eliminates the food versus fuel conflict. The experimental results showed that exhaust emissions including carbon monoxide (CO), total unburnt hydrocarbon (THC), smoke, total particulate matter (TPM) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) were reduced with F-T fuel compared to DF. CO, THC, smoke and TPM emissions were reduced significantly, while NOx emissions were somewhat higher with BD blended fuels compared to F-T fuel. The reductions in CO, THC, smoke and TPM emissions with BD blends were mainly due to the oxygen content in the BD blended fuel, while the increases in NOx emissions with BD fuels were due to advance in injection timing, higher percentages of fatty acids with double bonds in the carbon chain and higher heat release in the premixed combustion. Concerning engine performance and emissions, nonedible renewable BD blends can be excellent competitors of alternative fuel for diesel engine”.

Keywords: “Biodiesel, F-T fuel, fuel property, diesel engine and exhaust emissions”.

 Auto-generated Table of contents                                                                                               

The table of contents should be auto generated based on the headings and sub-headings in your project report.

A sample of the table of contents

Table of Contents

List of tables..................................................................................................................................... 9

List of figures................................................................................................................................. 10

Acknowledgement........................................................................................................................... 11

Nomenclature................................................................................................................................. 12

1. Introduction............................................................................................................................ 13
   1. Problem statement (Updated)........................................................................................................ 13
   2. Significance of the project(Updated)............................................................................................. 13
   3. Research question(s)..................................................................................................................... 13
   4. Literature review(Updated. At least 10 peer-reviewed relevant articles)............................................. 13
   5. Aimand objectives (Updated)....................................................................................................... 14
      1. Aim  14
      2. Objectives................................................................................................................................... 14
2. Methodology.......................................................................................................................... 14
3. Risk assessment....................................................................................................................... 15
4. Results and discussion.............................................................................................................. 16
5. Make an engagement plan for the First Nations People, including their knowledge and cultural sensitivity         17
6. Conclusions and recommendations............................................................................................ 17
7. Weekly progress...................................................................................................................... 17
8. Team contribution table........................................................................................................... 18
9. Reference list.......................................................................................................................... 18
10. Appendix............................................................................................................…

 List of tables                                                                          

All tables should be listed numerically. Examples:

Table 1: Specifications of tested fuels. Table 2: Specifications of the tested engine.

 List of figures                                                                                

All figures should be listed numerically. Examples:

Figure 1: Project location.

Figure 2: Daily electrical load profile.

Figure 3: Model diagram for PV-Hydro-Wind power.

 Acknowledgement                                                                             

There is no right or incorrect method to acknowledge persons in academic theses; it is entirely up to you whom you choose to recognise. But among the common categories of individuals that writers recognise in their scholarly thesis or writings are as follows:

• Supervisor.
• Your team members.
• Staff, you have received assistance/help/support.
• Your friends.
• Collaboration from industry people.
• Any funding.

 Nomenclature                               

This section should include

• All abbreviations.
• Symbols, including Greek Letters.
• Subscripts and superscripts.

Nomenclature sample

Abbreviations

BSFC    Brake specific fuel consumption. IT            Indicated torque.

NOx      Oxides of nitrogen (nitrogen oxides). NaCl              Sodium chloride

Greek letters/symbols

f Equivalence ratio.

l     Excess air factor.

𝐵   Brake thermal efficiency.

𝐷   Density of diesel.

Subscripts B  Brake

D    Diesel

1. Introduction                                                                            

2. Problem statement (Updated)                                              

This is one of the statements that describe the issue which need to be studied. The problem statement's objective is to pinpoint the issue and narrow it down so that it may be thoroughly investigated.

1. Significance of the project (Updated)                                   

In essence, the project's significance is a written justification for the relevance of the research. It provides support for the need of your study, its influence on your area, its contribution, and the ways in which the reader would profit from it.

1. Research question(s)           

Based on your literature review, you have an idea of a research gap. Now, you are able to make a research question. This research question should focus on an issue, and it should be researchable.

1. Literature review (Updated. At least 10 peer-reviewed relevant articles)             

The purpose of the literature review is to gain knowledge and information from existing research relevant to your project topic. Also, it is widely accepted that the other purpose of the literature review is to find the research gap between existing research and your selected topic. It is important that you synthesise information from existing literature, how each article is similar and how they are different. This means interpreting the main ideas of each literature. Compare how each article is similar or how they are different. It is also important that you are not allowed to copy the texts of third-party material. You must have to paraphrase the texts and use citations (both in-text and reference lists). For reference, you should use EndNote software, which is free to download on your computer.

1. Aim and objectives (Updated)

2. Aim 

The aim should be clear and concise

1. Objectives                                 

All objectives should be listed in bullet points.

1. Methodology                          

The methodology includes an appropriate flow chart. Each step of the flow chart should be described clearly. Relevant theories and equations should be included. The schematic diagram should be included and explained. It is recommended that you write the equations using MS WORD equation tools. Diagrams and flow charts can be drawn using MS VISIO or MS PPT, and graphs can be drawn using MS Excel.

Example of an equation using MS Word equation tool:
 

𝑛

(𝑥 + 𝑎)𝑛 = �         �𝑛�𝑥𝑘𝑎𝑛−

------------ (i)
 

𝑘=0 𝑘

Example of a diagram (you can make it using MS VISIO)

For your project methodology, note the following:

• In different tables, put the specifications of a generator, hydro turbine, wind turbine, PV, storage battery, microgrid and converter (use only the necessary components for your project).
• In a map, show the selected location for the hybrid energy system.
• Put the monthly electrical load profiles for community/residential/commercial/industrial for the selected region.
• Daily solar radiation, clearness index, wind speed profile, and temperature profile for the selected region.
• Write the different equations (for example, net present cost (NPC), cost of energy, renewable fraction (RF), capital recovery factor (CRF), carbon emission factor (CEF) etc associated with your project.
• A block diagram or a flow chart of your project.
• Put the schematic diagram (this should be from HOMER software).

Example of schematic diagram when you work with homer software.

1. Risk assessment                       

• You should use the appropriate risk assessment template (available in MOODLE).
• All risks associated with your project must be identified.
• The risk assessment should show appropriate scores before and after the risk management.
• All team members should sign the risk assessment.

1. Results and discussion                           

The results should be presented in figures, tables, and diagrams. Interpretation of the results should be based on the tables, figures, and diagrams presented. The results and discussion should clearly articulate the key findings and explain how the results achieve the objectives. You should compare the results with the similar works published earlier. As indicated before, the tables and the graphs can be drawn using MS Excel.

Example of a graph using MS EXCEL

0.50

0.40

0.30

0.20

0.10

0.00
 

Diesel100%                          Diesel+methanol5% Diesel+methanol10%           Diesel+methanol15% Diesel+methanol20%

25                         50                          75                        100

Engine load (% of full load)

Example of a table

Table 1: Specifications of tested fuels:

Fuels                   Density@15° C [g/cm3]

Diesel100% Diesel+5% methanol Diesel+10% methanol Diesel+15% methanol Diesel+20% methanol

Kinematic viscosity @40°C [mm2/s]
 

Higher heating value [MJ/kg]
 

Cetane number [-]

Oxygen content [wt%]

The key components of results and discussion for your team project using HOMER SOFTWARE are (but are not limited to):

• Cumulative nominal cash flow graph.
• Cost summary table.
• Economics metrics table.
• Screenshot of the HOMER optimisation results.
• The following graphs for a combination of PV-battery-converter

1. Bar graph showing NPC, COE and operating cost for different components.
2. Cash flow graph.
3. Graph for monthly power production by PV (If PV is included in your project).
4. Graph for renewable penetration.
5. Table for emissions.

• The same (a-e) should be repeated for another combination, for example, the PV- generator-battery-converter.
• Note that all presented graphs and tables must be discussed appropriately.

1. Conclusions and recommendations                                 

The conclusion should be concise and accurate, with connections to the objectives. It is your opportunity to summarise the key findings in the conclusions and recommendations section. The key findings can be listed in bullet points.

The plans you have to advance your research depend on the recommendations you make in your project report. Usually, recommendations can be suggestions for what to do in the future.

1. Weekly progress                         

Include weekly team meeting minutes. This should include the works done during a week. Any concerns/issues.

1. Reference list                            

Appendix