Program Overview

Overview of the Low Carbon Power Technology Micro-credential

The Low Carbon Power Technology Micro-credential is a 10 ECTS course that targets relevant professionals interested in sustainable power generation technologies across industry and the public sector. This includes Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Planners, Energy/Sustainability Consultants, and Small Medium Enterprises.

Who is this Micro-credential for?

• This micro-credential is designed for professionals seeking to understand and implement low carbon power technologies.
• It is particularly relevant for those in the energy sector, including engineers, planners, and consultants.

Why should I take this Micro-credential?

• Our modern society is highly dependent on electricity for various needs, and there is a pressing need to move away from fossil fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• This micro-credential will establish the foundational physical principles that enable the extraction of useful work/energy from various sources and present the current state of the art in power generation machinery.

What will I learn?

• Students will learn to analyze energy cycles for important configurations of steam plants and gas turbines.
• They will understand how to analyze advanced natural gas turbine power plants, including cogeneration plants, trigeneration plants, hybrid GT Fuel cell plants, and combined heat and power.
• The course covers technology relevant to waste-to-energy and renewable energies, including gasification, anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis, cogeneration gas turbines, and biomass combustors.
• Students will also learn about the importance of effective storage as part of decarbonizing energy and will analyze these systems to determine the overall round-trip efficiency of energy storage.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must have a 2.1 grade in a level 8 degree in Engineering or a cognate discipline.
• A CV and transcript (2:1) are required for application.

Course Details

• Awards: 10 ECTS
• Number of Places: 5 Places
• Next Intake: September
• Course Coordinator: Daniel Wearen
• Course Director: Stephen Spence
• Closing Date: 18th August

Course Fees

• The course fee for eligible candidates applying for the micro-credential "Low Carbon Power Technology" in the academic year 2024/25 will be 416 euro, subject to an 80% fee subsidy.

How will this Micro-credential be delivered?

• This micro-credential will be delivered in a blended format (in-person/online) with weekly lectures and tutorials during daytime hours.
• The Micro-credential includes synchronous online and in-person lectures, a combination of in-person and online tutorials, and a series of continuous assessments and assignments.

How is this Micro-credential assessed?

• Students will be assessed through a series of structured assignments, which include a technology report, class tests, computational models of complete energy systems, and optimization of component/machine designs.