Examples of how this topic might be included into a standard Engineering curriculum
- Estimating wasted electricity in mobile phone chargers
NOTE: This is a model resource only.
In this mockup question, a calculation to determine a generic converter efficiency is modified to include lessons in Engineering for Sustainable Development using Transferable Skills. This is achieved by relating the generic converter and its engineering performance metrics to a physical real-world device that students can relate to. The original engineering question remains intact.
This resource addresses the following points:
- Estimation and qualitative analysis/Analysis with Uncertainty
- The Impact of Engineering on Society
- Communication
- Impact of Engineering on the Environment
- Awareness of SD Issues
