ENE4506

Materials and the environment

(ENG)

J R Sellar and G P Simon

4 points + 24 lectures and 24 tutorials + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: ENE2503 or MTE2511, MTE2512 and MTE2530

Synopsis: Reclamation of materials (metals, ceramics, polymers and composites); recycle, reuse, reduce; choice between energy recovery or landfill. Processing properties and potential end uses of recycled materials. Politics and local issues of recycling (overseas and Australian). Biodegradation of materials. Energy by-products and greenhouse gas load of production and recycling. Economics of materials production - cradle-to-grave analysis (dollars, energy, pollution). Market failure.

Assessment: Examinations: 50% + Assignments: 30% + Oral presentations: 20%