Chemistry

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Prof Feldmann

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Notes

Overview

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Structure

x

Assessment

x

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Prof. Feldmann

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Notes

Overview

x

Structure

x

Assessment

x

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Prof. Feldmann

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Notes

Overview

x

Structure

x

Assessment

x

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Prof. Feldmann

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Notes

Overview

x

Structure

x

Assessment

x

Credit Points

0

Course Coordinator

Prof. Feldmann

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Notes

Overview

x

Structure

x

Assessment

x

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr McPhee

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Notes

Overview

x

Structure

x

Assessment

x

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Professor R F Howe

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Notes

Overview

The course will begin with a brief review of the key chemical concepts relevant to renewable energy: energy and thermodynamics, reaction rates, structure and reactivity of different types of compounds and materials. Four major topics will then be dealt with: the chemistry of biomass, and the different conversion options available, photovoltaic cells for solar energy conversion, operation and materials chemistry of different types of fuel cells, and aspects of hydrogen generation and hydrogen storage.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures per week and 1 one-hour tutorial.

Assessment

1 two-hour examination (60%) and continuous assessment (40%).

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Prof. Feldmann

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Notes

Overview

x

Structure

x

Assessment

x

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Prof. Feldmann

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Notes

Overview

x

Structure

x

Assessment

x

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Prf. Feldmann

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Notes

Overview

x

Structure

x

Assessment

x

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Professor R F Howe

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Overview

The course will begin with a brief review of the key chemical concepts relevant to oil and gas production: energy and thermodynamics, reaction rates, structure and reactivity of different types of compounds and materials. This will be followed by a discussion of the chemical processes taking place in a modern refinery, the chemistry of natural gas utilisation and consideration of future options for natural gas utilisation. The role of chemistry in developing enhanced oil and gas recovery methods will be outlined, followed by consideration of some environmental aspects of oil and gas production, and the issue of carbon capture.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures per week and 1 one-hour tutorial.

Assessment

1 two-hour examination (60%) and continuous assessment (40%).

Credit Points

0

Course Coordinator

Prof. Feldmann

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Notes

Overview

x

Structure

x

Assessment

x