Energia e Ambiente

At the end of the course the student should have attained:

The ability to discuss the tricotomy energy-society-environment and the unevenness of the world distribution and exploitation of the various energy resources, both fossile and renewable.

Knowledge and the ability to apply in discussions the statistics of fossil and renewable energies concerning Portugal and a number of notable cases in the World.

Knowledge and the ability of in-depth discussion of the downsides of fossil fuels' conversion (via combustion): emission of gases with global warming potential, pollutants, as well as the finitude of fossil resources.

Knowledge of a number of strategies/techniques to improve the environmental and energy performance in the use of fossile resources and be able to relate them with the physical-chemical mehanisms of pollutant formation and the techniques and equipments for the conversion of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels.

Understanding of the fundamental principles and techniques inherent alternative sources of energy: biomass, solar, wind, hydro, tidal, wave, and nuclear. The ability to discuss the applicability and limitations of these techniques. Have notions of the role of hydrogen in the energy transition.

Skills of information processing, both autonomous and self-learning, and meeting goals.