Program Overview

Progressing Towards Sustainable Industry (NE6215)

Module Goal

The goal of this course is to introduce students to methods of assessing greenhouse gas mitigation projects implemented by industry from the perspective of sustainability.

Module Content

• Energy and climate literacy
• Electricity system basics and markets
• Fuel and carbon costs
• Best practice in modelling energy futures
• Reliability and weather
• Transport and heat interactions
• EU and Irish climate and energy policy
• Power Systems Modelling for clean energy futures
• Unit Commitment and Dispatch Problems
• The role of hydrogen and storage systems
• Group Solving Problems
• Understanding risks
• Policy Formulations in Models
• Real World Applications and critical Interpretations of outcomes

Additional Teaching Mode Information

• 24 x 1Hr(s) Lectures
• 2 x 2Hr(s) Tutorials

Practicalities

• Total Marks: 100
  • Written Examination: 60 marks
  • Continuous Assessment: 40 marks
    • Assignment 1: 20 marks
    • Assignment 2: 20 marks

Why Choose

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

• Identify and define the three core pillars of sustainability
• Describe the 9 Rs of circular economy thinking
• Apply the 9 Rs to identify measures to reduce GHG emissions from industry considering each Scope
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the rationale behind the calculation of the potential Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 GHG emissions savings of measures and interpret results of the same
• Interpret the results of discounted cashflow analysis of potential measures
• Use metrics such as Net present value, levelized cost of energy, levelized cost of abatement to compare measures
• Construct and interpret a marginal abatement cost curve
• Consider the potential social impact of measures in term of; food vs fuel, traffic movements, visual impact on landscape
• Demonstrate an awareness of the underlying principles of common MCDA techniques and criteria weighting methods and how these can be applied to identify the "best" measure to reduce GHG emissions from industry

Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A Second Class Honours Grade 2 (or equivalent) in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in any discipline of Engineering
• OR
• A Second Class Honours Grade 2 (or equivalent) in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in areas of science that required having completed level 8 mathematical subjects deemed equivalent to those of engineering (e.g. Physics, Mathematical Sciences, some Computing Science degrees), pending assessment by Programme Director
• OR
• A pass in any accredited level 8 Engineering degree followed by professional experience deemed of sufficient added value, pending assessment by the Programme Director

A quota will be allocated to applicants who do not meet these entry requirements. These applicants will be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning and assessed on the following factors:

• Academic achievement
• Prior Work Experience
• Letter of Reference
• Personal Statement

Fees and Costs

The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy has been introduced to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning.

The fee for this micro-credential is €1,000 but applicants who meet the subsidy requirements can attend this micro-credential for €200.

How To Apply

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• In the application level tab select the options below and then select the programme/module you'd like to apply for

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