Materials and Sustainable Processes

Code

CHEE2052

School

Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineeri

Level

2

Credits

20

Semesters

Spring China

Summary

This module provides an introduction to the properties of engineering materials including topics such as chemical bonding and structure, mechanical properties, elasticity, viscoelasticity, creep, fatigue and fracture. The module also provides elements of mechanical and structural design using engineering materials.
This module also introduces students to a range of knowledge and skills applicable to the management of waste. Increasingly waste is viewed as a valuable resource that must be managed and utilised effectively to minimise environmental impact. The beginning of the module will introduce the students to conventional waste management practices. The development of legislation and how directives from the European Union impact on our daily lives will be covered. Current waste treatment techniques and technologies will be covered including biological methods (composting, anaerobic digestion), thermal methods (energy from waste, gasification, pyrolysis), mechanical biological treatment and landfilling. Techniques and approaches for the recovery and recycling of waste products will be a core component. Successful waste/resource recovery schemes are increasing due to the application and adaptation of technology from other industries. This will be explored and include case studies on topical aspects such as materials recovery and reprocessing of specific waste streams.
It brings together the topics of materials, resources and waste under the umbrella of sustainable development, especially responsible production. 
 

Target Students

Available to students studying BEng (Hons), Chemical & Environmental Engineering

Classes

• Two 1-hour tutorials each week for 11 weeks
• Two 2-hour lectures each week for 11 weeks
• One 3-hour laboratory

Assessment

• 15% Coursework 1
• 85% Exam 1 (3-hour): Three hour examination

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

A1.2.2 Have a knowledge and understanding of basic mathematical models relevant to chemical engineering.
A.1.2.4 Have knowledge of and understanding of the engineering use of materials, such as in the selection of materials of construction, corrosion protection, and design of novel products.
A2.6.1 Be able to identify the principal hazard sources in chemical and related processes (including biological hazards
A2.6.2 Understand the inherent nature of safety and loss prevention, and their application to inherently safe design)
A2.6.5 Be aware of specialist aspects of safety and environmental issues, such as noise, hazardous area classification, relief and blowdown, fault tree analysis. 
A2.6.8 Have some understanding of the limits of available technology and of the potential of new and emerging technology. 
A2.7.1 Understand and be able to apply the principles of sustainability (environmental, social and economic) and the ability to apply techniques for analysing the interaction of process, product and plant with the environment. and minimising adverse impacts
A2.7.2 Be able to apply the principles of process, plant and project economics 
A2.7.6 Be able to apply principles of sustainability, economics and ethics to novel and complex situations with conflicting requirements 
A3.2.4   Be aware of relevant legal requirements, codes or practice, and industry standards governing engineering activities, including personnel, health and safety, contracts, intellectual property rights, product safety and liability issues, and be aware that these may differ internationally.
A4.2.2 Understand that design is an open-ended process, lacking a pre-determined solution, which requires: synthesis, innovation and creativity; choices on the basis of incomplete and contradictory information; decision making; working with constraints and multiple objectives; justification of the choices and decisions taken
 

Conveners

• Dr Paulo Debiagi
• Dr Svenja Hanson