Environmental Energetics
Presentation
This class provides students with a set of contents that allows them to acquire knowledge and develop practical skills in the subject of energy, energy systems, climate system and related environmental impacts. Understand the causes and consequences of climate change; identify measures to mitigate environmental problems related to the energy sectors, as well as adapt to the consequences.
Part of this Programme
Environmental Engineering
Level of Qualification|Semesters|ECTS
| Semestral | 5
Year | Type of course unit | Language
3 |Mandatory |Português
Code
ULHT39-1037
Recommended complementary curricular units
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
n/a
Professional Internship
Não
Syllabus
Objectives
To enable students to acquire complementary skills and knowledge about thermodynamics and its application to understand the general circulation of the atmosphere and oceans. Know how to describe the main concepts related to Energy Resources. Know the main sources of energy generation (Renewable and Non-Renewable). Interpret the main laws, agendas, focused on the context in question. Know the main equipment used in the energy generation processes. Identify environmental impacts caused by the Energy Sector. Knowledge about the climate system and the Greenhouse Effect. The causes and consequences of climate change; its interconnection with the United Nations 2030 agenda, the European Union's Green Deal and the Sustainable Development Goals. Identify the application of the discipline in the practical field of performance of the Environmental Engineer.
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Expository / interrogative method; development of works and challenges using bibliographic research. Proposition and problem solving emphasizing the contents worked, using the analysis of case studies, favoring the development of individual / group works of practical implementation for application and amplification of acquired knowledge, reflection and discussion. Continuous assessment foresees the attendance of students to a minimum of 70% of classes, work sheets and / or group work, with written and oral presentation, favoring knowledge sharing and debate between peers. The partial work developed during the semester will have a weight of 60% and the final work 40%. The written exam will be aimed at students who do not pass or intend to improve their grade. For approval, grades must be at least 10 (9.5).
References
Regulamentação aplicável Alvim.,C., et al., (2010) Energia Final e Equivalente -Procedimento Simplificado de Conversão. Revista Economia e Energia, nr. 18 -jan/fev. 2000. Disponível em, www.ecen.com/eee18/energqui.htm Aubrecht, Gordon, (1995) “Energy”, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall (ed.). Capra, Fritjof, Luisi, Pier L. (2019) “The Systems View of Life. A Unifying Vision,” Cambridge University Press, New York. Hinrichs, Roger A., Kleinbach, Merlin H. (2012) “Energy: Its Use and the Environment” 5th, Brooks/Cole (ed.). Januzzi, G.M. Planejamento integrado de recursos energéticos – Meio ambiente, conservação de energia e fontes renováveis. 1ª ed. Autores Associados. São Paulo-SP, 2007. 266p. Ristein, Robert , Kraushaar, Jack (1998) “Energya and the Environment”, John Willey & Sons (ed.). Stern, Nicholas, 2006, The Economics of Climate Change. The Stern Review, https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100407172811/http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/stern_review_report.htm
Office Hours
Nome do docente Horário de atendimento Sala Isabel Abreu dos Santos 10-12h sala de professores Luís Alves hora a combinar com o docente sala de professores