Programme Summary:   

The transportation of people and goods accounts for over 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions. To achieve a reduction in global warming, it is therefore vital that steps are taken to significantly reduce the emissions from this sector. In this Summer School we examine the sources of these greenhouse gases for the main transport categories (cars and vans, trucks and buses, shipping and aviation), and present the current research being applied at QUB to minimise the emissions from these sectors. Practical demonstrations in the School’s state-of-the-art research facilities will be used to compliment the theoretical background to these technologies.

 Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the fundamental design aspects of key technologies used in transportation (batteries, fuel cells, internal combustion engines).
2. Understand the technologies used to provide sustainable energy for transport applications.
3. Identify and appraise suitable low-carbon fuels for specific transport applications.
4. Gain critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork skills from group-based workshops.

Lecturer(s):          

Collective Lecturers

School Programme

Day 1: School Welcome and Introduction

Day 2: Battery technology for transport applications                      

Day 3: Battery electric and fuel cell vehicle design

Day 4: Low-carbon buses

Day 5: Electricity generation for low-carbon transport

Day 6: Renewable electricity generation – site visit

Day 7: IC engine design for low fuel consumption

Day 8: Low-carbon fuels for heavy goods transport

Day 9: Low-carbon shipping

Day 10: Low-carbon aviation

Assessment:

Assessment will involve the following elements.

Multiple Choice Questions per day (Day 2 to 10)                          90%

Attendance                                                                                    10%

Please note: this is a draft copy and is subject to change.