Decarbonization Strategies in Metallurgical Processes
This course addresses the urgent need to transition metallurgical industries towards sustainable, carbon-free practices. Designed for industrial professionals and researchers, it provides comprehensive understanding of both environmental impacts and cutting-edge technological solutions transforming metal production.
The curriculum begins with the context and imperative for sustainable metallurgy within global climate frameworks. You will explore alternative reduction technologies, studying hydrogen-based processes, electrolysis, and innovative techniques while evaluating your technical feasibility and real-world applications.
The course examines sustainable energy integration challenges, focusing on renewable sources, storage technologies, and grid strategies essential for industrial implementation. Special attention is given to hydrogen’s revolutionary role in metallurgy, covering production methods, applications in metal processing, safety considerations, and infrastructure requirements.
Through a culminating entrepreneurial project, you will develop innovative solutions by forming interdisciplinary teams to address specific challenges, creating business plans and presentations while maintaining reflective learning journals. This transformative educational experience builds both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, enabling you to become an effective change agent driving the decarbonization of metallurgical processes—an essential step toward industry’s sustainable future.
Occasions for this course
Autumn semester 2026
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Scope
3.0 credits
Time
2026-08-31 - 2026-11-08 (part time 25%)
Education level
Second cycle
Course type
Freestanding course
Application code
MDU-10636
Language
English
Study location
Independent of location
Teaching form
Distance learning
Number of mandatory occasions including examination: 0
Number of other physical occasions: 0Course syllabus & literature
See course syllabus and literature list (ERA404)Specific requirements
At least 75 higher education credits in one or more of the following areas: energy technology, mechanical engineering, production technology, product and process development, computer technology and computer science or equivalent areas. Alternatively, at least 40 higher education credits in a technology-related field combined with at least two years of full-time professional experience from a relevant industrial sector. In addition, English course 6 or English level 2 are required.
Selection
University credits
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Scope
3.0 credits
Time
2026-08-31 - 2026-11-08 (part time 25%)
Education level
Second cycle
Course type
Freestanding course
Application code
MDU-10637
Language
English
Study location
Västerås
Course syllabus & literature
See course syllabus and literature list (ERA404)Specific requirements
At least 75 higher education credits in one or more of the following areas: energy technology, mechanical engineering, production technology, product and process development, computer technology and computer science or equivalent areas. Alternatively, at least 40 higher education credits in a technology-related field combined with at least two years of full-time professional experience from a relevant industrial sector. In addition, English course 6 or English level 2 are required.
Selection
University credits