CE50271: Emergent and emerging technologies
[Page last updated: 23 October 2023]
Academic Year: | 2023/24 |
Owning Department/School: | Department of Chemical Engineering |
Credits: | 5 [equivalent to 10 CATS credits] |
Notional Study Hours: | 100 |
Level: | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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Assessment Summary: | EX 100% |
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By the end of this unit, you will be able to:
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Synopsis: | You will develop your understanding of emergent and emerging technologies for energy generation and advanced processing, process integration or process intensification aimed at minimising anthropometric environmental impact. You will adapt processes and methodologies balancing environmental, social and economic requirements, and evaluate ways to convert, store, transmit and deliver energy and produce the products required in society, with reference to the UN sustainability goals. |
Content: | Renewable and non-renewable energy sources and technologies.
Societal factors impacting uptake and implementation of more modern energy sources. Process intensification and integration and other technologies which enable more efficient processing/production. Case studies highlighting recent research in engineering and technology focused on increasing societies sustainability. |
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CE50271 is a Must Pass Unit on the following courses:Department of Chemical Engineering
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