MEC450: Advanced Energy and Power

Sustainable, decarbonisation of the power generation industry is a world-wide problem and the UK is at the forefront of developing technologies to mitigate climate change. It is important that our next generation of engineers and technology leaders have a sound grounding in the science and engineering that will play a major role in controlling the over-heating of our planet over the next 50 years or so.

Prof Bill Nimmo, Module Lead

Module Description

This module will introduce students to the rapidly changing landscape of conventional power generation. The course will provide a greater depth and range of specialist knowledge for advanced plant design for the future including carbon capture. This will provide a foundation for leadership and a wider appreciation of future conventional power station design. 

Students will become knowledgeable in the sources of pollutants and mitigation techniques employed by the industry and a wider appreciation of social and environmental considerations. The course will permit the students to engage in fundamental design of key components in power generation (burners, boilers) as well as in the simulation of carbon capture plant.

Key Concepts & Assumed Knowledge

Pollution control from power generation. Basic awareness of air pollution.

Teaching Methods

• Traditional lectures

• Seminars • Computer workshops

• Tutorials and walk-in sessions

• Independent study

Assessment Methods

100% coursework

Module Aims

• Introduce students to the rapidly changing landscape of conventional power generation.

• Students will become knowledgeable in the sources of pollutants and study, at depth, low carbon technology for decarbonising conventional power generation including CO2 capture.

• Give students a wider appreciation of the understanding of combustion theory and explosion mitigation through case study analysis.