Duration
26h Th, 22h Pr, 4d FW
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The Carbon dioxide (CO2) Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of various carbon capture, utilization (CCU), and storage (CCS) technologies aimed at mitigating CO2 concentration from the atmosphere and converting it into value-added products. CCUS is a critical solution for addressing global warming and climate change, enabling the transition to a sustainable low-carbon economy while ensuring energy security.
This course covers the entire carbon circle, starting from CO2 capture technologies, utilization pathways, and long-term storage solutions. The course will explore the integration of CCUS into existing energy systems, its role in decarbonising different sectors and its potential to support renewable fuels and chemical production.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
This course will help the students to have an in-depth understanding of CCUS technologies.
From the 'Theoretical part' of the course, the students will learn:
* Explain the principles, processes, and technologies involved in CCUS (CCU and CCS processes) technologies.
* Assess the role of CCUS in mitigating climate change and supporting the transition to a low-carbon circular economy.
* Fundamental and applied knowledge of CCUS processes, current advancement of this technology, and possibilities of future progress to attain a net-zero economy.
* Design and propose strategies for integrating CCUS into existing energy systems.
* This course aims to inspire students to pursue careers in research and innovation focused on sustainable energy technologies.
From the 'Practice part' of the course, the students will learn:
* Soft-skill development: Training in writing research proposal and scientific article focusing on a certain project related to CCUS, training on collaborative works.
* Practical experiences of CCUS systems. Experimental demonstrations (research sector/ industry visit) will be provided to the students for a clear understanding.
* Simulation of a specified CCU or CCS system.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The course will start from the very basics. A strong interest towards decarbonization, net-zero economy, sustainable energy technologies is a must. Primary knowledge of chemical technologies and process design would be beneficial for this course.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course is organized as follows:
~26 h lecture (~13 lectures)
~26 h practice/practical [22 h of project and proposal preparation, soft-skills development, and process simulation, complemented by a 4 h industry/research-centre visit for practical demonstration]
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
The course will be taught through in-person lectures. Classroom lectures are very important as they facilitate advanced learning through group discussions, creative thinking and interactive question-and-answer sessions. Therefore, maximum attendance in classes is always expected.
When necessary (example, in the event of a transportation strike, or in any emergency situation), lectures can also be conducted in hybrid mode. Prior information will be provided.
Online platform for the hybrid mode lecture(s): Microsoft Teams. The invitation link will be shared with the students before the lecture.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Course materials and recommended books/notes/articles will be made available systematically along with the progress of the course. The students will receive the lecture notes before the lecture.
Platform(s) envisaged: eCampus
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
Written work / report
Further information:
The assessment will be made through theoretical and practical examinations.
Theoretical exam: Written exam, open-book quiz;
Practical exam: Report preparation, PowerPoint presentation, Oral examination.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
This is a new course in Energy Engineering, designed by a new professor. Therefore, minor adjustments/changes may be made with the progress of the course. Any updates will be discussed with the students and communicated in a timely manner.
Language of the course: The course will be taught in English.
Contacts
Dr Motiar Rahaman
Assistant Professor
Academic Chair in Power-to-Fuel
Department of Chemical Engineering (Office: B6h, Room 04)
Faculty of Applied Sciences
University of Liège
Email: Motiar.Rahaman@uliege.be
Phone: +32 4366 2351