COURSE DETAIL
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
Imperial College London
Program(s)
Imperial College London
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Chemical Engineering
UCEAP Course Number
158
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
UCEAP Transcript Title
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
The course develops the tools required for the application of new energy and renewable energy systems to the problems faced by climate change and global energy security while transitioning to a zero emissions economy. The focus is on the application of materials for the development of new energy recovery systems such as nanostructured surfaces for solar harvesting, solar fuels, batteries/capacitors, and fuel cells/electrolysers. Biomass as a potential alternative to clean energy is also discussed along with its different scenarios and the associated advantages and risks.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
CENG60017
Host Institution Course Title
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Chemical Engineering