Closed circuit-open mind

number of hours of own work of the student - 30 (10 - literature studying, 10 – preparation for classes, 10 – preparation for final test)

Impact of industry on the environment. Circular economy. Rational resource management policy. Ecological assessment of the product's life cycle.

Ecologically burdensome processes. Impact of industry on the environment. Pro-environmental solutions in selected industries. Waste recycling. Analysis of selected production processes in terms of waste or waste products. Reduction of material and energy consumption in the production process. Circular economy. Rational resource management policy. The actual lifetime of the product. Ecological assessment of the product's life cycle. The impact of education on the change of society's awareness of the need to introduce a circular economy.

1. Brebbia C.A., Environmental impact, WIT Press, 2012.

2. Włodarczyk, B.; Włodarczyk, P.P. The Membrane-Less Microbial Fuel Cell (ML-MFC) with Ni-Co and Cu-B Cathode Powered by the Process Wastewater from Yeast Production. Energies 2020, 13, 3976.

3. Włodarczyk, P.P.; Włodarczyk, B. Feasibility of Waste Engine Oil Electrooxidation with Ni-Co and Cu-B Catalysts. Energies 2022, 15, 7686. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15207686

4. Włodarczyk P.P.; Włodarczyk B. Applicability of Waste Engine Oil for the Direct Production of Electricity. Energies 2021, 14, 1100. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14041100.

Knowledge

The student has basic knowledge of closed circuit.

The student has a general knowledge of the current state and the latest trends in use of the close circuit.

Abilities

The student can obtain information from literature, databases, and other sources, he can use it to solve engineering tasks.

The student can explain the influence of use of the close circuit.

The student can indicate currently known directions of use of the close circuit.

Social competences (basics)

The student is ready for continuous training and improvement of professional, personal, and social competences.

The student has the basic knowledge necessary to understand the non-technical aspects and effects of engineering activities.

The student understands the necessity of cooperation to achieve success.

Written completion of the lecture content with a grade