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Processing technologies and systems for production of hydrogen, syngas, liquid fuel as well as heat and power from various energy resources including traditional fossil fuels (natural gas, crude oil) and renewable resources (such as biomass); energy related environmental issues and analysis; energy system optimisation; energy storage such as mechanical, electrochemical (batteries), and thermal energy storages; advanced materials for efficient energy storage/processing.
This course will cover processing technologies and systems for production of hydrogen, syngas, liquid fuel as well as heat and power from various energy resources including traditional fossil fuels(natural gas, crude oil) and renewable resources (such as biomass); energy related environmental issues and analysis; electrochemical energy technologies, including the design and optimization of water electrolyzers, fuel cells, and advanced batteries; material selection and reaction mechanisms for efficient electrochemical processes; integration of these technologies into sustainable energy systems.
At the end of this course, the students are expected to:1. Recognize the urgent need for fossil fuel replacement and evaluate the advantages and challenges of application of gaseous and liquid biofuels.2. Assess technologies and systems for production of gaseous fuels (e.g. syngas, hydrogen) and liquid fuels from various renewable resources.3. Apply a range of technologies to mitigate the environmental issues in the energy sector with focus on CO2 capture.4. Apply a range of techno-economic and environmental assessments for production of liquid biofuels using New Zealand biomass resources.5. Evaluate the principles and design considerations of electrochemical technologies, including water electrolyzers, fuel cells, and batteries.6. Analyze reaction mechanisms, material requirements, and system performance for electrochemical processes.7. Apply chemical engineering principles to optimize electrochemical energy systems for specific applications
Approval from the Head of Department required.
ENCH483
Students must attend one activity from each section.
30 lectures plus 4 tutorials.Students are expected to spend 3 hours per week reviewing lecture content and preparing for tutorials.
Shusheng Pang
Aaron Marshall
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PrerequisiteENGR404 or other 400 level renewable energy course
Domestic fee $1,268.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Chemical and Process Engineering .