Energy and Waste

Code

ABEE2017

School

Department of Architecture and Built Environment

Level

2

Credits

10

Semesters

Spring China

Summary

This module explores the methods of energy generation from fossil fuel, Biomass and waste sources.  The module could explore these in ways such as the following:
• Characterisation, utilisation and environmental impacts of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas). 
• Discussion of issues related to solid, liquid and gaseous biomass fuels.
• An introduction to the benefits and types of combined heat and power (CHP)
• Discussion of options for the management of wastes, such as recycling, incineration, landfill, and other processing methods.

Target Students

Third year Architectural Environment Engineering students

Classes

• One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks

Private study 52 hours

Assessment

• 10% Coursework: Calculation exercise and written report
• 90% Exam 1 (2-hour): 2 hour exam

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

The ability to employ a technological understanding of fuels and waste; knowledge that can be applied to both design and management decisions in relation to the built environment, environmental/energy engineering, and waste treatment and disposal.

This module supports the following Engineering Council learning outcomes - supporting students to: 
M1 Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering
M2 Formulate and analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions. This will involve evaluating available data using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles, and using engineering judgment to work with information that may be uncertain or incomplete, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed
M4 Select and critically evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to solve complex problems
M5 Design solutions for complex problems that evidence some originality and meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards
M6 Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems
M7 Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems (to include the entire life-cycle of a product or process) and minimise adverse impacts
M9 Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity
M12 Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems
M13 Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations
M15 Apply knowledge of engineering management principles, commercial context, project and change management, and relevant legal matters including intellectual property rights
M17 Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences, evaluating the effectiveness of the methods used.

The module also contributes to C1, C2, C4, C5, C6, C7, C9, C12, C13, C15, C17. 

Conveners

• Dr Runqi Liang