2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CIVE5392M Bioenergy from Wastes
15 creditsClass Size: 45
Module manager: Dr. Costas Velis
Email: c.velis@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
The module introduces the philosophy behind diversion of organic wastes from landfill and provides a policy background against which a range of technologies for recovery of energy and other resources are best achieved, both financailly and environmentally.Learning outcomes
* Awareness of how government policy influences technological decisions;
* An understanding of the key EU Directives that influence waste policy;
* A detailed understanding of the technologies available for treating organic wastes with energy recovery and how the different nations in the EU are applying these;
* Design skills appropriate to tender responses to energy from waste schemes;
* Awareness of the key research initatives across Europe driving waste reduction and renewable energy recovery.
Skills outcomes
Policy interpretation into design schemes. Tender evaluation and response. Design approaches for resources recovery.
Syllabus
The policy landscape for waste reduction and recycling. Combustion energy from waste; gasification and pyrolysis. Biogenic energy content. Mechanical pre-treatment for anaerobic digestion. Types of digestion: wet and dry, mesophilic and thermophilic; biochemistry of the digestion process; digester design. Digester outputs - the best uses for biomethane. Other options - biorefinery concept; algal bioreactors and nutrient recycling.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| Group learning | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Lecture | 28 | 1.00 | 28.00 |
| Practical | 4 | 4.00 | 16.00 |
| Seminar | 4 | 2.00 | 8.00 |
| Tutorial | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 35.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 50.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 65.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Reading of .pdf files posted on VLE giving relevant information associated with each lecture. Answering model questions associated with these lectures. Reading set books and background coursework material. Preparation of presentation material and coursework items.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Group and individual presentations at the mid-point in the module.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Oral Presentation | 15 minutes allowed | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 80.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 16/08/2016
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