Module code: ENG7016-B
The Low Carbon Industrial Energy and Materials module will introduce learners to new concepts and corporate strategies for minimising energy use and carbon footprints for both industrial manufacturing processes and the products that are created. The module will provide the learners with tools and approaches to allow them to evaluate energy use and associated carbon footprints for complex industrial processes. They will learn how to employ energy-saving strategies to increase efficiencies and how new forms of energy supply can be integrated to move towards Net Zero. The module will consider materials use and the cohort will learn techniques for optimising material choices for products based on performance, carbon footprint, global location and recyclability. They will learn how to use industry standard Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) software tools and systems modelling packages to accurately predict carbon footprints for a wide range of product types. The module will also provide a wider societal context for the work and show the value of calculating accurate carbon footprint data for effective decision-making for a carbon-neutral future. It will also show the importance of critical analysis of data and statistics to prevent misleading public audiences which could lead to poor climate change outcomes or unethical practices. Download the PDF for ENG7016-B_2024_5.pdf