PJ187 Net Zero-Carbon Fuels

PJ187 Net Zero-Carbon Fuels

Number of Credits

2

Teaching Hours

32

Offering School

China-UK Low Carbon College

Course Teacher

Cheng Tung Chong

Course Level

Undergraduate Level

Language of Instruction

English

First Day of Class

Tuesday, 14th February, 2023

Last Day of Class

Tuesday, 30th May, 2023

Course Component

Lecture

Mode of Teaching

Synchronous (On-campus)

Meeting Time

Week 1-16: Tuesdays,14:00 p.m. - 15:40 p.m.

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Time Zone

Beijing Time(UTC+8)

Course-specific Restrictions (e.g. Prerequisites / Major / Year of Study)

All undergraduate and post-graduate students are welcome

 

Course Description

As nations bind together to tackle global climate change, one of the urgent needs is the energy sector’s transition from being fossil-fuel reliant to embracing sustainable carbon-free solutions. Through a multi-national collaboration, this course aims to introduce a redefined perspective of fuel utilisation for the power and transportation sectors, placing emphasis on alternative fuels derived from renewable resources that are essential contributors to the goals of carbon neutrality.

Some of the low or zero-carbon fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels and emerging low carbon fuels adaptable to current or new energy systems will be explored in the context of production, utilisation, economics and sustainability. The impacts of future fuels on the environment, resource availability and social well-being need to be holistically considered and supported by diverse solutions, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals of Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7) and other related SDGs as put forth by the United Nations. From this course, the students will grasp the broad concept of alternative fuel production, application and challenges faced in moving towards a net zero-carbon society.

 

Course Website

https://netzerocarbon.sjtu.edu.cn/

Assessment Format

1. Attendance: 20%
2. Assignments: 40%
3. Presentation: 40%

Syllabus

English