151-0928-00L  CO2 Capture and Storage and the Industry of Carbon-Based Resources

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Abstract	This course introduces the fundamentals of carbon capture, utilization, and storage and related interdependencies between technosphere, ecosphere, and sociosphere. Topics covered: origin, production, processing, and economics of carbon-based resources; climate change in science & policies; CC(U)S systems; CO2 transport & storage; life-cycle assessment; net-zero emissions; CO2 removal options.
Learning objective	The lecture aims to introduce carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) systems, the technical solutions developed so far, and current research questions. This is done in the context of the origin, production, processing, and economics of carbon-based resources and of climate change issues. After this course, students are familiar with relevant technical and non-technical issues related to using carbon resources, climate change, and CCUS as a mitigation measure. The class will be structured in 2 hours of lecture and one hour of exercises/discussion.
Content	The transition to a net-zero society is associated with major challenges in all sectors, including energy, transportation, and industry. In the IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 °C, rapid emission reduction and negative emission technologies are crucial to limiting global warming to below 1.5 °C. Therefore, this course illuminates carbon capture, utilization, and storage as a potential set of technologies for emission mitigation and for generating negative emissions.
Lecture notes	Lecture slides and supplementary documents will be available online.
Literature	IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C, 2018. http://www.ipcc.ch/report/sr15/ IPCC AR6 Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report, 2023. https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/syr/ IPCC AR6 Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change, 2022. https://www.ipcc.ch/report/sixth-assessment-report-working-group-3/ Global Status of CCS 2020. Published by the Global CCS Institute, 2020. Link
Prerequisites / Notice	External lecturers from the industry and other institutes will contribute with specialized lectures according to the schedule distributed at the beginning of the semester.
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Techniques and Technologies assessed

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Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	4 credits
Examiners	A. Bardow, V. Becattini, N. Gruber, M. Mazzotti, M. Repmann, T. Schmidt, D. Sutter
Type	end-of-semester examination
Language of examination	English
Repetition	A repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive.
Mode of examination	written 120 minutes
Written aids	non-programmable calculator

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Programme	Section	Type
Atmospheric and Climate Science Master	Minor in Sustainable Energy Use	W
Energy Science and Technology Master	Energy Flows and Processes	W
Integrated Building Systems Master	Specialised Courses	W
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor	Energy, Flows and Processes	W
Mechanical Engineering Master	Energy, Flows and Processes	W
Physics Master	General Electives	W
Science, Technology, and Policy Master	Energy and Mobility	W
Science, Technology, and Policy Master	Resources and Environment	W
Environmental Sciences Master	Minor in Sustainable Energy Use	W
Process Engineering Master	Core Courses	W