Aims:
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The aim of this artefact is to cover the learning outcomes LO6 and LO7 of Module descriptor:
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- Define energy management systems and energy auditing
- Identify relevant standards and documentation for environmental impact assessment
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Module learning outcomes assessed by this coursework:
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On successful completion of this assignment, students will be expected, at threshold level, to be able to:
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- Define energy management systems and energy auditing. (LO 6)
- Identify relevant standards and documentation for environmental impact assessment. (LO 7)
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Background:
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You are required to write individual report of about 2000 words on the aforementioned topic “Energy challenges and Environmental Impacts in Oman”. The report is to highlight the background of energy sources and the challenges facing the usage of different type of energy in Oman from cost, sustainability and environmental point of view. This report has to be submitted through turnitin. The similarity index of each report will be carefully checked and some capping based on the similarity index value will be applied. The assessment criteria of this report are as follow:
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Task:
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1. Introduction
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In this section, students are expected to conduct a comprehensive literature review about energy and environmental engineering. And discuss different factors impacting on the environmental and energy in Oman and GCC region.
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2. Energy resources in Oman
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In this section, you are to describe the different sources of energy (e.g., renewable and non-renewable resources) in Oman.
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3. Climate change and Environmental impact
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You are to discuss climate change and the impact on environment in this section of the report.
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4. Energy and environmental management systems
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Discuss about energy management system, environmental management systems, and the principle of energy auditing will be examined in the section. Also are the different legislations and rules affecting energy audit and management systems. Home audit system and power plant audit system are some applications of such management systems which are expected to be included in this section.
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5. Eco House (Site Visit)
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Note: Internet based if PANDEMIC SITUATION CONTINUES, required to visit Eco house websites of SQU and HCT in Muscat, where all informations and live data can be found:
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Visit different Eco houses available in Oman, and discuss about the benefits of such design and structure for the environment, human health, and economic. Also give your view and describe the knowledge gained from this Site Visit.
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6. Executive Summary
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In this section, summarize the main outcomes of the report, which will be linked to the stated objectives/learning outcomes.
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