2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CAPE5440M Advanced Renewable Technologies
15 creditsClass Size: 80
Module manager: Professor PT Williams
Email: p.t.williams@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
Waste and biomass as renewable technologies in relation to energy recovery and a low carbon future.Objectives
By the end of this module students should have a sound knowledge of the underlying principles of the renewable energy technologies related to waste and biomass. In particular, energy recovery from landfill and waste incineration, pyrolysis/gasification technologies applied to wastes and in the use of biomass in power generation, production of biofuels and certain chemicals from bio resources. Students should know the drivers of increased use of waste and biomass resources and associated legislative and environmental issues.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will have a detailed knowledge of the different technology options used in the processing of waste and biomass.
Students will gain knowledge of the legislative and environmental drivers behind the increased use of waste and biomass for resource and energy recovery and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and thereby mitigation of climate change.
Knowledge gained in the area of waste will include the main technology options of landfill gas recovery and use, incineration of waste and alternative options of pyrolysis/gasification and anaeorobic digestion for fuels and energy recovery.
Knowledge gained in the area of biomass will include biomass supply chains and biomass resources, fuel characteristics of biomass and their use in combustion in power plants, issues related to improved fuel properties and high ash contents. Additionally, knowledge of biodiesel production and the concept of the biorefinery will be gained.
Syllabus
Legislation related to waste and biomass;
Waste landfill gas, properties, formation, collection and utilisation;
Environmental issues related to waste landfills;
Incineration of waste, technology and environmental issues;
Pyrolysis of different wastes for fuel production;
Gasification technologies related to wastes;
Anaerobic digestion;
Advanced waste management processes;
Sustainability;
Supply chains and biomass resources;
Biomass composition and properties;
Review of solid fuel characterisation, energy units, energy efficiency, stoichiometry;
Challenges;
Energy densification - solid biomass products - their production and properties;
Co-firing and plant conversion;
Problems with ash in combustion;
Biodiesel production;
Biorefinery/biotechnology and green chemistry topics.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 32 | 1.00 | 32.00 |
| Seminar | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Tutorial | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 75.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 35.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 40.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Includes 75 hours research and study to prepare the 2 portfolio pieces. Remaining private study is revision and assimilation of lecture material.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Class problem sessions; portfolio tutorials; mid-semester class Q&A revision sessions.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | Portfolio 1 - 6 pages | 25.00 |
| Assignment | Portfolio 2 - 6 pages | 25.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
The portfolio will ask for two examples of biomass/waste renewable/sustainable installations and give an overview of geographical location, background to the technology used, fuel used, output, distribution and use, environmental/social issues (if applicable). Each example would be about 6 pages in length.
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
There is no reading list for this moduleLast updated: 26/06/2018
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