English Courses ­ School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering

ECTS: 6

Contents:

• Basics VR/AR applications and data modelling
• Basics or advanced CAD/CAE - applications and data modelling
• Visualisation of plants, infrastructures and processes
• Determination of boundary conditions and requirements
• Development of optimisation strategies
• Evaluation of optimisation strategies and results

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ECTS: 6

Contents:

• Soil genesis, soil composition, soil physical and soil mechanical properties, classification of soils, soil as building material and building ground
• Relevant pollutants in soil and groundwater and their properties and behaviour
• Recording, investigation and assessment of suspected contaminated sites and contaminated land and their legal classification
• Remediation methods: Procedures for securing and decontamination, on-site, in-situ, ex-situ and off-site; thermal, mechanical, biological and combination procedures and their possible applications depending on the contamination present.
• Decontamination and remediation planning based on practical examples

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ECTS: 6

Contents:

The module teaches basic knowledge of plant operation technology using the example of Power-2-X plants. The
following aspects are covered in detail:

• Analysis of Power-2-X issues with the aim of a safe operating concept
• Optimal choice of possible solutions, e.g. electrolysis technology (AEL, PEM, etc.)
• Presentation of the developed solution concept using basic and process flow diagrams with AUTOCAD and R+I-CAD
• Selection and dimensioning of optimal pumps
• Selection of optimal system components such as sensors and separators
• Present the advantages and disadvantages of these system components for the concept at hand.
• Measuring this plant component by applying balance equations
• Determine a measurement technique required for optimal operation
• Optimal choice between manual control or control loops
• Basics of R+I flow diagrams and presentation of the MSR technology of the solution concept
• Safe operation of laboratory electrolysers of different technology
• Assembly, dismantling and commissioning of experimental set-ups for water electrolysis
• Relevant regulations and standards, e.g. BetrSichV, GefStoffV, TRGS, ProdSichV etc.

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ECTS: 6

Teaching content:

• Basics of LCA and environmental certification
• Determination of data for the preparation of an LCA and environmental certification
• Assessment of environmental data

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Please note: This class is offered in form of a Blended Intensive Programme and includes a week of travel resulting in extra cost for the student! 

ECTS: 6

Content:

• Circular economy and sustainability strategies for companies
• Business models for a bio-based circular economy
• Identification and assessment of usable biomass sources: Main characteristics, recovery and processing
• Metabolism and growth of microorganisms as a basis for the conversion performance of microorganisms
• Microorganisms and enzymes in environmental protection, e.g. in paper, textile and plastics production
• Energy from biomass: biogas, biofuels, hydrogen, ethanol
• Bioeconomy in the food industry
• Biorefineries: Possibilities of an integrated and cascade use of biomass

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- please note: only avalailable if requested at least 1-2 months before the semester 

ECTS: 6 or 12

Individual research project in the field of microalgae biotechnology, aquaponic research or circular bioeconomy. The project usually contains laboratory work and is connected to an on-going cooperative research project with external partners.

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