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Hydrogen is considered to be one of the key chemicals in our future energy landscape. It can be produced from water but then also yield water as the by-product when used as a fuel. It therefore lends itself to a circular economy which does not generate waste (i.e., H2O - H2 - H2O).
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Hydrogen is considered to be one of the key chemicals in our future energy landscape. It can be produced from water but then also yield water as the by-product when used as a fuel. It therefore lends itself to a circular economy which does not generate waste (i.e., H2O - H2 - H2O). The question then becomes how do we produce and store hydrogen from renewable methods. The module will help to build upon material covered in other modules (i.e., gas storage & fuel cells). In addition to the hydrogen economy, the circular economy will also be covered. Reaching a net carbon zero future will only be possible if a global approach is adopted where materials are repurposed or recycled, and waste is utilised and remediated in order to decrease its impact on our environment. Green chemistry, recycling and waste remediation will be discussed, and students will learn about current technologies and innovations across the energy sector including life cycle assessment.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 17 | Feedback Weeks | 19 | |
| Feedback |
Written/online feedback. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Critically evaluate hydrogen storage methods. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Describe electrochemistry and electrotechnical kinetics for water splitting. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understand the chemical concepts behind sustainable hydrogen production. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
December exam diet Written/verbal feedback |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Critically evaluate hydrogen storage methods. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Describe effective utilisation methods for hydrogen. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understand the chemical concepts behind sustainable hydrogen production. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Describe electrochemistry and electrotechnical kinetics for water splitting. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Understand and explain how a circular economy leads to sustainability. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | ||
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Resit those parts of the course that students failed. Pass marks carried forward. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Describe electrochemistry and electrotechnical kinetics for water splitting. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Understand and explain how a circular economy leads to sustainability. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Describe effective utilisation methods for hydrogen. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Critically evaluate hydrogen storage methods. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understand the chemical concepts behind sustainable hydrogen production. |
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