Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Designing for Climate Change
School	Chemical Engineering
Department	Chemical Engineering
Module Code	04 40404
Module Lead	Dr. Matthew Keith
Level	Honours Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-11 hours Tutorial-11 hours Guided independent study-78 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	This module will provide knowledge and understanding in two main areas. The first provides insight into the latest technologies and trends which facilitate designing for sustainability. This may include carbon capture, utilisation and storage, environmentally friendly waste treatment, pollution control, industrial symbiosis, low-carbon energy sources and how to use energy efficiently. The module will also consider the relevant national and global legislation and policy which underpins the development and implementation of these technologies. As we, as a society, are likely facing irreversible effects of climate change, the second area covered within this module investigates how chemical engineers can ensure that process designs are robust and likely to withstand a changing climate. As an example, it will be essential to design for a wider range of ambient temperatures, be able to mitigate against the impacts of flooding and consider the impact of other extreme weather conditions. This will be complemented with lectures on Management of Change (MoC) procedures which are widely used throughout industry to ensure that changes to production or processes deliver the intended outcomes.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Critically evaluate chemical engineering designs and identify opportunities to improve their sustainability. Carry out a cost-benefit analysis of implementing design changes and thus be able to evaluate the effectiveness and suitability of those modifications. Demonstrate understanding of Management of Change procedures and thus how they can be implemented in a chemical process plant. Make appropriate design choices to ensure processes remain functional and efficient across multiple different climates
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 80% coursework, individual 2000 word report 20% in-course tests (2x online Canvas quizzes worth 10% each. To complete individually). Reassessment: 1x 2,500 word report to be submitted by end of August.
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