Pro-ecological technologies
0600-S1-CM-PW7a-VIa
Lecture
The lecture will allow you to gain knowledge on:
1. Development of technology for efficient combustion and co-combustion of biomass using modern technical solutions,
2. Practical aspects of obtaining biogas from animal and/or plant waste processing plants, sewage treatment plants and landfills in the commune,
3. Operation of solar collectors, photovoltaic batteries.
4. Operation of hydroelectric, wave and tidal power plants.
5. Methods of using geothermal heat.
6. Aeroenergy in accordance with the principle of sustainable development.
7. Hybrid, electric and biofuel cars.
Laboratory
Allows you to improve your skills in basic calculations in the field of alternative energy and:
1. Potential of alternative energy.
2. Calculating calorific value and energy efficiency.
3. Calculating the efficiency of a solar collector, heat pump, wind turbine.
4. Estimating energy demand in a given commune.
5. The latest achievements in alternative energy.
Students independently perform laboratory exercises typical of pro-ecological problems defined by the instructor
Total student workload
Lecture: 10 h.
Lab: 20 h.
Consultations: 2 h.
Own work: 43 h.
Total workload: 75 h.
Learning outcomes - knowledge
W1: Defines and qualifies individual types of alternative energy – K_W02.
W2: Calculates the calorific value of biomass, biofuels and biogas – K_W04.
W3: Describes the operating principle of a fluidized bed and cyclone boiler – K_W06.
W4: Classifies waste for energy purposes – K_W04.
W5: Knows the potential of alternative energy in Poland – K_W04.
W6: Describes the operating principle of a wind turbine and a hydroelectric power plant – K_W06.
W7: Knows the operating principle, control options and selection of operating parameters of a heat pump, solar collector – K_W04.
W8: Describes methods of using geothermal heat – K_W04.
W9: Knows the technological diagrams of straw combustion boilers; for shredded straw and batch boilers – K_W04.
W10: Knows the diagrams and principles of operation of landfill degassing installations – K_W04.
U1: Describes chemical laws – K_U02.
U2: Is able to select the optimal conditions for the combustion and co-combustion process – K_U05.
U3: Is able to calculate the potential of alternative energy – K_U04.
U4: Is able to calculate the calorific value of biofuels – K_U05.
U5: Is able to calculate the demand for raw materials in biodiesel technology – K_U04.
U6: Is familiar with biomass agglomeration methods – K_U04.
U7: Is able to indicate the appropriate location for a wind and water power plant – K_U05.
U8: Is able to indicate the role of renewable energy in Poland's energy balance – K_U09
Understands the need for continuous deepening of professional knowledge and competences in the field of natural sciences. Strives for development: is focused on constantly acquiring new knowledge, skills and experiences; sees the need for continuous improvement and raising professional competences; knows the limitations of his own knowledge and understands the need for further education - K_K01.
Is aware of existing threats as a result of using modern research techniques and demonstrates responsibility for their proper assessment and for creating safe work conditions, Is responsible for the safety of his own work and that of others and knows how to proceed in a state of danger; is responsible for the entrusted equipment - K_K02.
Demonstrates analytical thinking: works independently and effectively with a large amount of information, notices the relationships between phenomena and correctly draws conclusions using the principles of logic - K_K03.
Is capable of teamwork; is able to cooperate and collaborate in a group, taking on various roles in it to carry out a specific task, establishes and maintains long-term and effective cooperation with others; strives to achieve the team's goals by appropriately planning and organizing his own and others' work; motivates co-workers to increase their effort in order to achieve the set goals - K_K04.
Acts professionally, knows and complies with the rules and standards applicable in the profession performed, including ethical standards; understands the social role of the profession and appreciates the importance of intellectual honesty, care for health and the natural environment in one's own and other people's actions - K_K05. Is aware of the importance of modern technologies and research techniques in the development of civilization, including in the area of natural, exact and technical sciences. Is able to think and act in an entrepreneurial manner, using knowledge and skills in conducting economic initiatives - K_K06.
Learning outcomes - skills
U1: Describes chemical laws – K_U02.
U2: Is able to select optimal conditions for the combustion and co-combustion process – K_U05.
U3: Is able to calculate the potential of alternative energy – K_U04.
U4: Is able to calculate the calorific value of biofuels – K_U05.
U5: Is able to calculate the demand for raw materials in biodiesel technology – K_U04.
U6: Knows the methods of biomass agglomeration – K_U04.
U7: Is able to indicate the appropriate location for a wind and water power plant – K_U05.
U8: Is able to indicate the role of renewable energy in Poland's energy balance – K_U09
Learning outcomes - social competencies
Understands the need for continuous deepening of knowledge and professional competences in the field of natural sciences. Strives for development: is focused on constantly acquiring new knowledge, skills and experiences; sees the need for continuous improvement and improvement of professional competences; knows the limitations of his/her own knowledge and understands the need for further education - K_K01.
Is aware of existing threats as a result of the use of modern research techniques and demonstrates responsibility for their proper assessment and for creating safe work conditions, Is responsible for the safety of his/her own work and that of others and knows how to proceed in a state of danger; is responsible for the entrusted equipment - K_K02.
Demonstrates analytical thinking: independently and effectively works with a large amount of information, notices the relationships between phenomena and correctly draws conclusions using the principles of logic - K_K03.
Is capable of teamwork; is able to cooperate and collaborate in a group, assuming various roles in it to carry out a specific task, establishes and maintains long-term and effective cooperation with others; strives to achieve the team's goals by appropriately planning and organizing his/her own and others' work; motivates co-workers to increase their effort in order to achieve the set goals - K_K04.
Acts professionally, knows and complies with the principles and standards applicable in the profession performed, including ethical standards; understands the social role of the profession and appreciates the importance of intellectual honesty, care for health and the natural environment in one's own and other people's actions - K_K05.
Is aware of the importance of modern technologies and research techniques in the development of civilization, including in the area of natural, exact and technical sciences. Is able to think and act in an entrepreneurial manner, using knowledge and skills in conducting economic initiatives - K_K06
Teaching methods
Lecture: 10 h.
Lab: 20 h.
Consultations: 2 h.
Own work: 43 h.
Total workload: 75 h.
Expository teaching methods
- discussion
- narration
- problem-based lecture
- description
Exploratory teaching methods
- classic problem-solving
- practical
Online teaching methods
- evaluative methods
- methods developing reflexive thinking
- cooperation-based methods
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Lecture: written exam – standard grading scale
– W1-W10, U1, U12-U14.
Lab: continuous assessment – W1-W10, K1-K7
100-81% - vg
80-76% - db+
75-66% - db
65-60% - pass+
59-50% - pass
Bibliography
R. Buczkowski i in., Technologie proekologiczne w przemyśle
i energetyce województwa kujawsko-pomorskiego, Wyd. UMK, Toruń 2004.
2. Igliński i in., Technologie bioenergetyczne, Wyd. UMK, Toruń 2009.
3. B. Igliński i in., Technologie geoenergetyczne, Wyd. UMK, Toruń 2010.
4. B. Igliński i in., Technologie helioenergetyczne, Wyd. UMK, Toruń 2013.
5. B. Igliński i in., Technologie aeroenergetyczne, Wyd. UMK, Toruń 2014.
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