scholarly journals Renewables in higher education

2015 ◽  
pp. 151-154
Author(s):  
Imre Török
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Engineering Education ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Environmental Load ◽  
Ecological Strategy ◽  
Waste Recovery

Unfortunately Hungary is not too rich in natural resources, so particularly important the materials and energy-saving technologies, waste recovery, increasing the share of renewable energy. It is a complex ecological strategy which priorities of the Hungarian education and calls on the student’s attention to ecological issues, pollution and the environmental load and look for specific opportunities for the realization of sustainable development. I consider, in addition to the specific operating continuously reduce costs of the campuses we should integrate the practical experience in to engineering education.

scholarly journals Strategic Aspects of Economic and Energy Policy of Ukraine in the Context of Sustainable Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (516) ◽  
pp. 65-76
Author(s):  
O. V. Klymchuk ◽  
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S. V. Kozlovskyi ◽  
R. V. Lavrov ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Energy Policy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
The State ◽  
Energy Industry ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
High Tech ◽  
The World

The article is aimed at developing strategic directions and introducing regulatory measures for the formation of Ukraine’s energy policy on the principles of energy saving and the development of renewable energy industry. On the basis of scientific works, the main organizational-economic vectors of energy industry sector development are systematized, which are associated with the formation of a favorable socio-political climate regarding the priority of using renewable energy sources in the fuel and energy complex; development of effective methods of both the State-based and the market-based regulation by the world community; coordination of the strategy of sustainable development of the world economy. It is determined that the energy saving policy should be based on a flexible combination of the State-based regulation and the market environment for the formation of the most acceptable stimulation mechanisms in the specific economic and political situations, which allows for the greatest economic benefit. It has been found out that the implementation of energy saving processes is impossible without the mass use of renewable energy carriers, which are a universal resource for processing to the right types of energy, are marked by energy independence related to obtaining economic benefits and contribute to the creation of an ecological friendly environment. In the perspective, the energy saving processes, the transition of the national economy to wide implementation in the production of high-tech technologies and the use of renewable energy sources should become the determining factors of Ukraine’s energy strategy.

scholarly journals Curriculum integration of sustainability in engineering education – a national study of programme director perspectives

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 877-894
Author(s):  
Ola Leifler ◽  
Jon-Erik Dahlin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Engineering Education ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
National Study ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainability In Higher Education

Purpose This study aims to report on how programme directors address sustainability within engineering education at Swedish universities and engineering colleges. Design/methodology/approach The study was performed as a survey with follow-up interviews around the following core questions: to what extent do programme directors possess a deep understanding of the subject of sustainable development? Which are the core competencies in sustainable development that programme directors identify as important for their engineering students to acquire during their basic training? To what extent are those competencies integrated into engineering education today and what kind of support do programme directors receive from their department to integrate these competencies into the curriculum? Findings Programme directors believe that learning for sustainable development is important mainly based on their personal convictions. However, out of 10 potential learning objectives extracted from the literature, only four-six are implemented in degree programmes. Learning objectives and activities are not always aligned, as students are required to learn about interdisciplinary collaboration without working with students from other faculties. The programme directors receive some support from the department, but they express a need for additional support. Examples of support that they suggest are faculty training, efficient teaching material and incorporation of sustainability in the quality assessment instruments for degree programmes. Originality/value This study is the first comprehensive, national survey of what programme directors think about sustainability in higher education. Their views are important in the attempt to accelerate the integration of sustainability in higher education curricula.

Improvement of Hydraulic System of New Energy Saving Die Casting Machine

2012 ◽  
Vol 591-593 ◽  
pp. 428-431
Author(s):  
Xu Xia Zhu ◽  
Wei Min Zhao ◽  
Jia Feng Xu
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Hydraulic System ◽  
Energy Supply ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Casting Machine ◽  
New Methods ◽  
New Energy

Due to the growing tension of non-renewable energy supply, in order to enhance sustainable development and competitiveness of the die-casting equipment, developing new energy-saving die casting machine is imperative. In this paper the hydraulic system of die casting machine was studied, mainly about how to adjust and improve its oil supply and oil return system, servo technology and pneumatics were applied, the result shows that the new methods can effectively reduce the overall energy consumption, and improve the efficiency of the system.

scholarly journals The Role and Importance of Talloires Declaration in Establishing Sustainable Higher Education Institutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 417-424
Author(s):  
muhammed yunus bilgili
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Development Approach ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Relationship

The intensive use of environmental and natural resources to satisfy human needs has risked the potential of renewable ecosystems and caused environmental problems. In order to respond to the problems faced, the current economic system has been interrogated. In the response emphasizing that future generations have the right to benefit from natural resources, the sustainable development approach has come to prominence. It has been observed that the issues of sustainable development and sustainability have been intensely discussed by higher education institutions since the 1980s. Until the Talloires Declaration (1990), the relationship between sustainability and higher education has been focalized to environmental education, with this declaration, the sustainability of higher education institutions has been brought to the agenda. The aim of this study is to examine Talloires Declaration on behalf of role, importance and transformations in establishing sustainable higher education institutions

Pembangunan Berkelanjutan Melalui Pengembangan Energi Berbasis Biogas (Studi pada Desa Sangun Ratu Kecamatan Pubian Kabupaten Lampung Tengah)

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 355-371
Author(s):  
Firsta Yuni Sidabutar ◽  
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Syamsul Ma'arif ◽  
Nana Mulyana ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Energy Needs ◽  
Human Energy ◽  
Total Community ◽  
Biogas Reactors ◽  
Energy Independence ◽  
Biogas Energy ◽  
Management Functions

Energy is the most basic need for human. Energy utilized in various areas to support various activities in daily life. Energy that commonly used by community now is fossil energy such as petroleum, natural gas and coal. Those energy resouces are not renewable energy that might have depletion vulnerability of supplies. Therefore, in order to always be used by society in supporting their daily activities, energy must be developed. The development of energy can be done by using a renewable energy that abundantly available in Indonesia. One of renewable energies that can be developed in Indonesia is biogas energy that comes from livestock manure management in biogas reactors. One of regions in Indonesia that has done development of biogas energy is Sangun Ratu Village Pubian Subdistrict Central Lampung Regency. The purpose of this research is to describe the energy sustainability development and achievement of energy independence based on biogas in Sangun Ratu Village. The method of this research is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques resourced from observation, documentation and depth interviews. The results of this study are described based on development management functions consisting of planning, mobilizing natural resources, budgeting, implementing development, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating and supervising sustainable development efforts which consist of aligning needs with natural resources, development of human resources, a triangle of partnerships and development with a long-term perspective. Sustainable development through the development of biogas-based energy in Sangun Ratu Village has been carried out in a sustainable manner from the end of 2013 to 2019. However, energy independence in Sangun Ratu Village has not been achieved because only 15.11% of the total community uses biogas-based independent energy to meet their daily energy needs. days such as cooking, petromax lighting and the use of bio-slurry (biogas waste).

scholarly journals Sustainable development as a challenge of engineering education

2020 ◽  
pp. 304-304
Author(s):  
Vesna Nikolic ◽  
Tamara Vukic
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Engineering Education ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
International Context ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Future ◽  
Study Programs ◽  
The Republic

The purpose of this paper is to research the ways of integrating sustainable development into study programs of engineering faculties in an international context, as well as to analyze the current state of engineering education for sustainable development at the universities of the Republic of Serbia. Therefore, a desktop research, as well as an analysis of the engineering education curricula, have been conducted. The results of the research indicated to two possible approaches to the integration of SD into the engineering curricula - in the form of special subjects dedicated to the problems of sustainable development in the engineering, or as an integrative approach which implies that sustainable development becomes an integral part of the entire curriculum. Subjects dedicated to sustainable development have been identified at all universities, but not at all faculties where engineers are educated in the Republic of Serbia, they are present at all levels of study (undergraduate, master, doctoral), as well as within applied, integrated and specialist studies, and by status they are most often elective. The results confirm that the engineering curricula open up towards the questions of sustainable development both in international context, and in higher education of the Republic of Serbia and as such, they can serve to the relevant ministries of education and science, universities and engineering faculties as a recommendation in which way to plan and design higher education of engineers in the future in order to provide overall support in the integration of sustainability into the engineering.

scholarly journals Playing the Project: Incorporating Gamification into Project-based Approaches for Software Engineering Education

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maurício Souza ◽  
Renata Moreira ◽  
Eduardo Figueiredo
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Software Engineering ◽  
Engineering Education ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Technical Skills ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Software Engineering Education ◽  
Game Elements

In Software Engineering higher education, besides learning theory and acquiring technical skills, students need to develop the ability to apply, evolve, and practice those skills throughout their lifetime. From 2016 to 2018, we had been adapting an introductory Software Engineering course from a theory-oriented course to a more practical experience for students. Therefore, the goal of this paper is to describe our experience incorporating Project-based Learning (PBL) principles and gamification elements in practical assignments for SE education. To achieve this goal, we present the structure of PBL projects we have been using and how we adapted game elements to the context of SE education in order to create a gamified course. Based on our experience, we defined 17 guidelines that instructors may follow when defining a practical assignment for SE education. While PBL was helpful to create a practice-oriented teaching experience, gamification was not only useful in improving the engagement of students, but also in creating a roadmap of activities and a structure for students to self-assess their progress in the project.

Research on Residential District Energy-Saving Plan of Villages and Small Towns

2011 ◽  
Vol 280 ◽  
pp. 19-22
Author(s):  
Bin Gao ◽  
Yue Zhou ◽  
Hong Li ◽  
Yu Ting Huo
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Small Towns ◽  
Planning Techniques ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
District Energy ◽  
Saving Plan ◽  
Residential District

Making plan is the first step of construction. This article demonstrates and illustrates how to make residential district energy-saving plan of villages and small towns. We can make energy-saving plan through application of scientific and reasonable planning techniques of siting, layout, and renewable energy. We can construct energy-saving residential district under the guidance of plan. The popularity of this energy-saving plan mode will contribute a lot to the sustainable development and improvement of environment.

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