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Energy from Waste

Topic Sustainable process engineering

On-demand

Overview

This course explores the diverse activities covered by the broad concept of ‘energy from waste'. It provides an introductory understanding of the concept of changing waste into a reliable energy source, and the processes required for using its inherent energy.

This is an on-demand, online course designed for independent learning at your own pace. 

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, you will gain an introductory-level understanding of:

  • what energy from waste means and its scope
  • what is needed to make waste a reliable energy source
  • the methods for developing waste to energy technologies
  • the advantages and challenges to consider when evaluating energy from waste schemes
  • the existing processes for evaluating the value of making energy from waste

Who will benefit

  • Chemical engineers involved in front end design, environmental assessment, energy efficiency schemes and waste minimisation
  • Senior managers seeking to understand the complexities of energy from waste, and how they might strategically consider it for their business, or where they might reduce costs through onward sale of the inherent energy

On-demand learning

This on-demand course is designed for independent learning via our Virtual Learning Zone. Once purchased, you will be able to access the course via your web browser and complete it at your own pace. You will have access to the course for six months. View course and purchase.

Free access to IChemE members

IChemE members can currently obtain free access to this course by inputting a discount code. The code has been shared with members via regular member communications. If you cannot find the discount code, please contact us confirming your IChemE membership number.

Discounts for multiple purchases

If you are responsible for developing a team and want to purchase for multiple users, you can benefit from significant discounts. Find out more

In-company delivery

This course is available for in-company delivery, either on-site or online. Content can be tailored to your specific requirements. Request a quotation.

Associated courses

Material Resource Management and the Circular Economy

Understand how to better manage your material resources and reduce waste, making strides towards a circular economy within your organisation.

Introduction to Sustainable Process Engineering

Develop your understanding of sustainability and its application to the chemical and process industries.

Sustainability Measurement

Understand what responsible sustainability measurement is and what tools are available to demonstrate the impact of measures taken.

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