CARBON STORAGE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
In the context of globalization and climate change, finding solutions to reduce carbon emissions has become a top priority. The major in Carbon Storage Science and Engineering not only equips you with knowledge about carbon technologies but also opens up opportunities to participate in important projects that contribute to environmental protection and sustainable development.
Major Introduction
Carbon Storage Science and Engineering is an interdisciplinary major involving carbon capture, storage, utilization, and related technologies. The disciplines involved include oil and gas, geology, chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, materials, environmental science, and computer science. The core goal of this major is to develop and apply carbon capture, conversion, and utilization technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere and mitigate the impact of global climate change on human society.
Training Objectives
This major is committed to cultivating well-rounded talents with solid theoretical foundations in geology, energy, mining, chemistry, physics, and other disciplines. Students will acquire a cross-disciplinary background in Carbon Storage Science and Engineering, systematically mastering knowledge and practical skills related to efficient low-carbon energy conversion, CO2 capture, CO2 geological sequestration, and CO2 utilization and conversion.
The program aims to develop research-oriented leadership talents and high-level technical professionals who can work in the field of carbon storage science and engineering and meet the requirements of new engineering disciplines. After five years of practical work, graduates will be capable of engaging in scientific research or fulfilling management positions.
Graduation Requirements
- Possess a theoretical foundation and systematic knowledge system in the field of Carbon Storage Science and Engineering, as well as knowledge from related disciplines.
- Be able to work in engineering design, construction, production, technical management, and scientific research in fields related to carbon capture, utilization, sequestration, or similar areas, with strong abilities to analyze and solve practical problems, and an understanding of the current development status and trends in the field of carbon storage science and engineering.
- Possess good knowledge acquisition abilities, including the understanding and preliminary judgment of the scientific nature and value of research methods, research processes, and research outcomes in the field of Carbon Storage Science and Engineering.
- Possess strong innovation and entrepreneurship awareness, lifelong learning ability, international perspective, and cross-cultural communication skills.
Core Courses
Core Courses:
- Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology and Principles
- Carbon Dioxide Geological Sequestration Technology
- Principles of Enhanced Oil Recovery by Carbon Dioxide
- Carbon Storage Geology
- Carbon Storage Engineering and Economic Management
- Geotechnical Engineering Numerical Modeling and Computation
- Carbon Dioxide Transport Technology
- Carbon Dioxide Chemical Conversion
Practical Courses:
- Physics Experiments
- Zhoukoudian Geology Teaching Internship
- Beidaihe Geology Familiarization Internship
- Carbon Storage Engineering Familiarization Internship
- Engineering Production Internship
- Professional Comprehensive Design
- Graduation Design (Thesis)
Research Directions
The main research directions of this major include:
- Carbon Capture Materials and Technologies
- Carbon Capture Processes and Systems
- Carbon Transport Technology
- Carbon Sequestration Technology
- Carbon Utilization Technology
Degree Awarded
Graduates of this major will be awarded a Bachelor's degree in Carbon Storage Science and Engineering.
Career Development
Graduates have a wide range of employment opportunities. They can work in large energy companies involved in the design, construction, operation, and management of carbon storage science and engineering, or in energy, mining, electricity, steel, and environmental protection enterprises engaged in carbon reduction-related research and management work.
They can also work in carbon asset management, such as carbon emission reduction and carbon trading, and serve in government departments for policy formulation, legal research, and project management.
Related Majors
- Mining Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Mineral Processing Engineering
- Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation Engineering
- Mineral Resource Engineering
- Marine Oil and Gas Engineering
- Intelligent Mining Engineering
Top Universities Offering Carbon Storage Science and Engineering Programs in China
- Chongqing University
- China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing)
- North China Electric Power University
- China University of Petroleum (Beijing)
- China University of Petroleum (East China)
- Chang'an University
