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Valid for year : 2011
 
TKMJ14 Large Technical Systems and the Environment, 6 ECTS credits.
/Large Technical Systems and the Environment/

For:   ENV   INN  

 

Prel. scheduled hours: 40
Rec. self-study hours: 120

  Area of Education: Technology

Main field of studies: Mechanical Engineering

  Advancement level (G1, G2, A): A

Aim:
In this course, the student will develop knowledge of modern environmental engineering. Emphasis is on new and established proactive solutions of environmental problems related to large technical systems. After the course, the student will be able to;
  • explain how large technical systems influence the environment and discuss technical, economic and political implications in re-developing such systems.
  • outline common mitigating measures used to minimise pollution of air and water and describe the role of such end-of-pipe technologies in modern environmental engineering.
  • describe and, on a general level, reflect upon how different proactive strategies can contribute in limiting environmental impacts of the societyâ?Ts use of materials and energy.
  • together with other peer students gain a deeper insight in a current topic in the field of modern environmental technology, search for information on the topic and present it in writing.


Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Environmental science and a general knowledge of industry and large technical systems are beneficial

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Supplementary courses:
Building energy Systems, Energy systems analysis, Industrial ecology, Industrial energy systems, Management systems and sustainability, Resource efficient products, Environmental systems analysis-project course.
Organisation:
The course is based on lectures, seminars, assignments and study visits. A project work focusing on a central topic of modern environmental engineering is part of the course as well.
Course contents:
The course covers different themes such as the emergence of environmental problems, environmental history, technical, organisational and environmental aspects of large technical systems with special emphasis on energy and waste management systems, traditional end-of-pipe technologies, system thinking and life cycle approaches in solving environmental problems.
Course literature:
Compendium and selected scientific articles, reports, book chapters, etc.

Examination:
Written examination
Approved project work
Active participation in seminars, assignments and
3 ECTS
2 ECTS
1 ECTS
 


Course language is English.
Department offering the course: IEI.
Director of Studies: niclas.svensson@liu.se
Examiner: Joakim Krook
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Last updated: 04/26/2011