Pilot-scale Facilities Practical Training
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE4028 | Chemical and Environmental Engineering | 4 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- CHEE4028
- School
- Chemical and Environmental Engineering
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module will offer training that meet the needs of both academic research and wider industrial stakeholders and provide hand-on experience of operating pilot scale tests at the national UKCCSRC-PACT facilities, and knowledge of simulation of advanced carbon capture technologies for power generation industry. The course will cover different capture technologies and relevant experimental facilities including their health and safety requirements. On completion of the module students will be able to design, conduct and analyse industrial experiments using large scale facilities for new CCS capture technology development and appreciate and be able to adhere to industrial health and safety practices.
Target Students
EngD students on the Carbon Capture and Storage and Cleaner Fossil Energy programme
Classes
Contact hours with students will primarily focus on participating in experiments (laboratory sessions) on pilot-scale combustion and capture facilities at PACT. This is will be preceded by instructional and interactive sessions on industrial H&S which are a prerequisite to conducting experimental work. Contact hours will be complemented by private study.
Assessment
- 70% Project 1: A written 4,000 word report will be required summarising the activities and learning outcomes from the training including theory, practical, health and safety, modelling, and other relevant issues covered by the training programme.
- 30% Presentation 1: A presentation day will be organised where students will be presenting their work, including 15 minute group and individual presentations
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This unit aims to offer training and experience of operating pilot scale tests at the UKCCSRC-PACT facilities with instruction on the applications of CCS capture technology and power plant simulation. The UKCCSRC Education Task Force will develop the curriculum for new capture technology classes, ensuring that it meets both the academic and wider stakeholder needs including specific H&S training provided by the Health & Safety Laboratory (HSL) Buxton.Learning Outcomes
By the end of the unit, a candidate will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes appropriate of a Doctoral level:
• Appreciate and be able to adhere to industrial health and safety practices necessary for carrying out industrial scale experiments of CCS capture technologies.
• Understand the key scientific and engineering principles necessary to design, conduct and analyse industrial experiments using large scale facilities.
• Be able to utilise team working skills to optimise team performance and outcomes.
• Understand the principles of simulating CCS capture processes.