Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out missions of chemical engineering and materials science, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Master and appropriately apply knowledge, models, methods and techniques specific to the field of chemistry and materials science.
• Analyse and model a problem/process/producing pathway by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches (modelling, calculations), and taking into account multidisciplinary aspects.
• Identify and discuss possible applications of new and emerging technologies in the field of chemistry and materials science.
• Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.
• Plan, manage and lead projects in view of their objectives, resources and constraints, ensuring the quality of activities and deliverables.
• Define the project in view of its objectives, resources and constraints.
• Respect deadlines and the work plan, and adhere to specifications.
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Argue to and persuade customers, teachers and a board, both orally and in writing
• Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
• Show an open and critical mind by bringing to light technical and non-technical issues of analysed problems and proposed solutions.
• Exploit the different means available in order to inform and train independently.
• Contribute by researching the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
• Adequately interpret the results taking into account the reference framework within which the research was developed.
• Communicate, in writing and orally, on the approach and its results in highlighting both the scientific criteria of the research conducted and the theoretical and technical innovation potential, as well as possible non-technical issues.

Learning Outcomes of UE

The main objective of the course is to make students aware of the problem of recycling materials and resource management, through the presentation of the main waste collection and treatment sectors, and the regulatory aspect surrounding recycling.
For the Life Cycle Assessment, at the end of the course, students will be able to
-  master the LCA (Life Cycle Analyis/Life Cycle Assessment) methodology and associated standards;
- understand and interpret the results of an LCA study;
- explain the advantages, potential applications and limitations of this methodology;
- carry out a basic LCA study on the basis of existing data in demonstration cases;
- explain the concept of environmental communication in relation to an LCA study.
 

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Le cours aborde les enjeux climatiques, environnementaux et s'intéresse aux transitions sociétales, environnementales et climatiques.

The interest in recycling: dependence on materials, the notion of "waste" and regulation. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of materials and case study. Waste treatment, waste reduction, re-use, recycling, regeneration (with energy recovery or incineration), and landfilling. Physical, physicochemical, and thermal waste treatment processes. Waste management (recycling of metals (steel, aluminium, copper, lead, zinc, precious metals), glass and ceramic recycling, polymer recycling, composite recycling, applications. Writing of a report based on a scientific paper in English (scientific and content analysis of the paper) dealing with recycling in the broadest sense of the term. Plant visit to illustrate industrial and semi-industrial recycling techniques. Use of simplified LCA software.

LCA Background and key concepts
- History
- Definition
- Main characteristics (life cycle perspective, multi-criteria, multi-component , types )
- LCA Framework
Four Steps of LCA
- Goal and Scope Definition
- Inventory analysis (life cycle inventory, data collection, LCI databases, LCA software)
- Impact assessment (impact category selection, classification, characterization, Normalization, Weighting)
- Interpretation
LCA and Ecodesign
Communication tools
Environmental declaration
 Cases studies (using LCA Sofware)

The course addresses climate and environmental issues and focuses on societal, environmental, and climate transitions.
 

Prior Experience

Not applicable