Climate Change: CCS Technology
Master carbon capture and storage to combat climate change. Learn about CCS applications, technologies, and global policies in this comprehensive course.
Master carbon capture and storage to combat climate change. Learn about CCS applications, technologies, and global policies in this comprehensive course.
Dive into the world of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) with this comprehensive course designed for those interested in energy, sustainability, and climate change. Led by expert academics from the University of Edinburgh, this course bridges the gap between cutting-edge developments in science, engineering, geology, policy, and economics, and the wider public. You'll explore how CCS technology can achieve deep reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and unlock carbon-negative solutions to achieve a neutral carbon balance in the 21st century. The course covers key topics such as the greenhouse effect, global energy scenarios, CCS technologies across various industries, geological storage, and future prospects for CCS. Through a mix of videos, readings, quizzes, and discussions, you'll gain a thorough understanding of CCS's role in climate change mitigation and its potential to make fossil fuels 'safe to use' in the context of the Paris Climate Change agreement.
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What you'll learn
Understand how Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology protects the atmosphere from excess carbon dioxide
Explain the fundamental drivers for making fossil fuels 'safe to use' in the context of the Paris Climate Change agreement
Identify key sectors of the global economy where CCS can contribute to deep emissions reductions
Describe the uniqueness of CCS in complementing other low-carbon technologies
Analyze different classes of CCS and their applications in various industries
Explain the basic principles of CO2 capture, transport, and geological storage
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1 quiz, 25 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology and its role in combating climate change. Students will explore the fundamental drivers behind making fossil fuels 'safe to use' in the context of the Paris Climate Change agreement. The curriculum covers key topics such as the greenhouse effect, global energy scenarios, and the carbon budget of the atmosphere. Learners will delve into CCS applications across various industries, including cement, steel, and energy production. The course also examines different CCS technologies, geological storage methods, and the future prospects of CCS on a global scale. Through a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical examples, students will gain a deep understanding of CCS's potential in achieving deep reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and its uniqueness in complementing other low-carbon technologies.
Week 1 - Climate Drivers
Module 1 · 7 Hours to complete
Week 2 - CCS Across the Whole Economy
Module 2 · 7 Hours to complete
Week 3 - Capturing Carbon
Module 3 · 9 Hours to complete
Week 4 - Geological Carbon Storage
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Week 5 - Future Prospects
Module 5 · 9 Hours to complete
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Dr. Erika Alexandra Palfi is a University Teacher in the School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh, affiliated with the Energy Systems Research Institute. Her research focuses on energy and climate change, energy storage, and carbon capture, with expertise in carbon capture and storage, thermodynamics, and power plant engineering. She holds a PhD in Energy Systems (2019) from the University of Edinburgh, an MSc in Chemical and Biological Engineering (2014), and a BSc in Life Science Engineering (2012) from Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg. Dr. Palfi's professional affiliations include UKCCSRC, SCCS, DECHEMA, and MHN. She teaches various engineering courses, including Thermodynamics 4 for Mechanical Engineers and Professional Issues for Mechanical Engineers, and has extensive experience as a tutor and demonstrator in thermodynamics and energy systems. Her research interests include exhaust gas recycling, thermal power generation, carbon capture integration in power cycles, and mass and heat transfer technologies, with additional skills in power plant process simulations and software such as gCCS, gPROMS, and Automation Studio 4.
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Mark Wilkinson, a Personal Chair of GeoEnergy at the School of Geosciences, University of Edinburgh, focuses on pivotal research topics such as underground hydrogen storage, geological CO2 storage, diagenesis, and clay mineralogy. His work on underground hydrogen storage addresses its role in bridging intermittent renewable energy sources and fluctuating consumer demands, exploring chemical reactions during storage, potential impurities, site development, and required storage capacities. In geological CO2 storage, he investigates natural analogues to predict long-term behavior of CO2 in rock formations, safe disposal of byproducts, and potential leak mitigation strategies. His diagenesis studies examine interactions between sandstones and shales during burial, with implications for hydrogen and CO2 storage reservoirs. Additionally, he researches clay minerals, their crystal size limitations, and their critical role in soil properties. His diverse interests extend to reconstructing prehistoric environments on the Isle of Skye through sedimentary analysis of dinosaur footprints and fossils. With substantial contributions to scientific literature and projects such as PilotSTRATEGY and HyUsPRe, Wilkinson's work plays a significant role in advancing sustainable energy solutions and geological sciences.
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