Module Descriptors
CLEAN TECHNOLOGY
MECH60372
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Neil Packer
Email: N.Packer@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- GROUP PROJECT weighted at 30%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
1 team based design project, max 2000 words (30%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1-3.
1 2hr examination (70%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1-3.
1 2hr examination (70%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1-3.
Module Indicative Content
Analysis and evaluation of performance of fossil fuel related clean technology systems.
Topics covered include:-
particulate control e.g. gravity settlers centrifugal separators, ESP, filters and scrubbers, fossil fuel combustion, pollution dispersal modelling and stack design.
Topics covered include:-
particulate control e.g. gravity settlers centrifugal separators, ESP, filters and scrubbers, fossil fuel combustion, pollution dispersal modelling and stack design.
Module Learning Strategies
24 hours lectures
Analytical assignment preparation.
Problem solving and student centred learning.
Analytical assignment preparation.
Problem solving and student centred learning.
Module Resources
Laboratories and PC's.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
CE00432-4 Essential Mechanics and Fluids or equivalent
Module Texts
1. Air pollution control engineering, N De Nevers, McGraw-Hill, 1995, ISBN: 0-07-061397-4
2. Thermodynamics An engineering approach, YA Cengel, MA Boles, 2008, McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 978-007-352921-9
3. Introduction to Particle Technology, M Rhodes, 2008, Wiley, ISBN: 978-0470-01428-8
2. Thermodynamics An engineering approach, YA Cengel, MA Boles, 2008, McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 978-007-352921-9
3. Introduction to Particle Technology, M Rhodes, 2008, Wiley, ISBN: 978-0470-01428-8