Energy and Waste
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ABEE2040 | Architecture and Built Environment | 2 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- ABEE2040
- School
- Architecture and Built Environment
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
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.
Reassessments will be in the form of an exam only.
Target Students
BEng/ MEng Architectural Environment Engineering students; U6UAAEENG (Year 3); U6UAEENGY (Year 4); U7UAEENG (Year 3); U7UAEENGY (Year 3); U7UAEENGY1 (Year 4); (K240, K24B, K241, K24A, K24D).
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
Private study 52 hours
Assessment
- 20% Coursework: Coursework
- 80% Exam 1 (2-hour): Exam
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to give an understanding of the importance of traditional fossil fuels and biomass fuels to the current and future energy supplies, the environmental impacts of energy consumption, the benefits and types of combined heat and power, and waste treatment and disposal.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.