Course title
C03701003
Resorce and Energy

arai tsuyoshi Click to show questionnaire result at 2019
Course description
Securing metals and energy resources is extremely important for Japan to achieve sustainable development. In this lecture, you will learn the basics of resources and energy, and acquire the ability to consider resource and energy issues.
Purpose of class
It aims to acquire basic knowledge about domestic and foreign resources and energy, and to cultivate the ability to analyze the current state of resources and energy by comprehensively grasping economic efficiency and environment.
Goals and objectives
  1. It aims to acquire basic knowledge about resources and energy.
  2. It aims to to understand the comprehensive relevance of energy, environmental and resource issues.
  3. It aims to understand the characteristics and principles of resource recovery technology and energy systems.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Guidance for this lecture
Basics of resources and energy
Refer to the syllabus
Refer to Chapter 1 of the handout
180minutes
2. Status of resources in Japan Review to Chapter 1 of the handout
Refer to Chapter 2 of the handout
200minutes
3. Ore type and mineral processing technology Review to Chapter 2 of the handout
Refer to Chapter 3 of the handout
180minutes
4. Basics of steel smelting Review to Chapter 3 of the handout
Refer to Chapter 4 of the handout
200minutes
5. Basics of non-ferrous metal refining
Report (About resources, energy and refining)
Review to Chapter 4 of the handout
Refer to Chapter 5 of the handout
Writing assignment about resources, energy and refining
210minutes
6. Fossil energy resources and global environmental issues Review to Chapter 5 of the handout
Refer to Chapter 6 of the handout
180minutes
7. Types and principles of renewable energy Review to Chapter 6 of the handout
Refer to Chapter 7 of the handout
180minutes
8. Nuclear energy
Report (About several energy systems)
Review to Chapter 7 of the handout
Refer to Chapter 8 of the handout
Writing assignment about several energy systems
180minutes
9. Basics of radiation Review to Chapter 8 of the handout
Refer to Chapter 9 of the handout
200minutes
10. Basics of the nuclear fuel cycle
Report (About nuclear power generation)
Review to Chapter 9 of the handout
Refer to Chapter 10 of the handout
Writing assignment about nuclear power generation
210minutes
11. Separation and recovery of energy resources from spent nuclear fuel Review to Chapter 10 of the handout
Refer to Chapter 11 of the handout
180minutes
12. Recycling of useful metal resources from urban mines Review to Chapter 11 of the handout
Refer to Chapter 12 of the handout
180minutes
13. Next-generation energy outlook
Report (About separation science)
Review to Chapter 12 of the handout
Refer to Chapter 13 of the handout
Writing assignment about separation science
200minutes
14. Final exam and description for the final test Review to Chapter 1-13 of the handout
After the final exam, explanation of the answer
220minutes
Total. - - 2700minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

Report Final exam Total.
1. 15% 15% 30%
2. 10% 25% 35%
3. 15% 20% 35%
Total. 40% 60% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Report and final exam (40:60).
S: More than total 90%. A: More than total 80%. B: More than total 70%. C: More than total 60%. D: Less than total 59%.
Textbooks and reference materials
・Handout is distributed if necessary
・Reference 「原子力がひらく世紀」 日本原子力学会編
・Reference 「エネルギー白書」経済産業省編
・Reference 「鉄鋼製錬」 日本金属学会編
・Reference 「非鉄金属製錬」日本金属学会編
・Reference 「鉄と鉄鋼がわかる本」新日本製鐵編
Prerequisites
Physics and Chemistry
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Tuesday 12:30〜13:00
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
N/A
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable Using the experience in developing reprocessing processes on nuclear power plant, I will teach separation science required for metal refining.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Last modified : Sun Mar 21 17:25:31 JST 2021