Professional Certificate of Competency in Green Smelting Technologies

Course Duration
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Study
Study Mode
  • Online
Course Location
Location
  • Online
Course Code
Course Code
CGI
Course Intakes
Intakes
Course Type
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • Electrical Engineering
  • UK
Course Fees
Fees

Course Overview

This course is designed for engineers and professionals aiming to deepen their understanding of environmentally friendly smelting technologies, with a focus on hydrogen-based reduction methods. Participants will explore the principles, technologies, and applications of green smelting, emphasizing the transition from traditional carbon-intensive processes to sustainable alternatives.

Course Benefits

  • You may be eligible to claim CPD points through your local engineering association
  • Receive a Certificate of Completion from EIT
  • Learn from well-known faculty and industry experts from around the globe
  • Flexibility of attending anytime from anywhere, even when you are working full-time
  • Interact with industry experts during the webinars and get the latest updates/announcements on the subject
  • Experience a global learning with students from various backgrounds and experience which is a great networking opportunity

Course Details

After completing this course, you will be able to  

  • Explain the principles of green smelting and its environmental benefits
  • Compare traditional smelting processes with modern, sustainable technologies
  • Analyze the role of hydrogen and renewable energy in sustainable iron and steel production
  • Evaluate economic, environmental, and policy aspects of green smelting
  • Apply knowledge of green smelting technologies in practical and industrial contexts

Module 1: Introduction to Green Smelting

  • Overview of traditional smelting processes
  • Environmental impacts and the need for sustainable alternatives
  • Introduction to green smelting technologies

Module 2: Fundamentals of Iron Ore Smelting

  • Iron ore composition and beneficiation
  • Conventional blast furnace operations
  • Role of carbon in smelting and associated environmental costs

Module 3: Hydrogen-Based Reduction Processes

  • Principles of hydrogen reduction in ironmaking
  • Comparison with carbon-based reduction methods
  • Advantages and challenges of hydrogen-based smelting

Module 4: Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF) in Green Smelting

  • Basics of EAF technology
  • Integration of renewable energy sources
  • Case studies of EAF applications in green smelting

Module 5: Renewable Energy Integration

  • Role of renewable energy in smelting operations
  • Solar, wind, and hydroelectric power applications
  • Energy storage solutions for consistent operations

Module 6: Alternative Reducing Agents

  • Use of biomass and other renewable feedstocks
  • CO₂-free reduction processes
  • Evaluation of emerging reducing agents

Module 7: Waste Management and By-product Utilization

  • Strategies for slag management and recycling
  • Emission capture and utilization techniques
  • Circular economy opportunities in smelting

Module 8: Economic and Policy Considerations

  • Cost analysis: green vs. conventional smelting
  • Government regulations and incentives
  • Market trends and consumer demand for green steel

Module 9: Safety and Risk Management

  • Safe practices in working with molten metals
  • Safety protocols in hydrogen-based smelting
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
  • Emergency response planning

Module 10: Case Studies and Industrial Applications

  • Success stories of green smelting implementations
  • Challenges in scaling up sustainable technologies
  • Lessons learned from industry leaders

Module 11: Future Trends in Green Smelting

  • Emerging technologies and innovations
  • Research and development focus areas
  • The path toward net-zero iron and steel production

Module 12: Practical Workshop

  • Process optimisation of green smelting processes
  • Analysis of energy and emissions data
  • Hands-on experience with relevant software tools

To obtain a certificate of completion for EIT’s Professional Certificate of Competency course, students must achieve a 65% attendance rate at the live, online weekly webinar.  Detailed summaries or notes can be submitted in lieu of attendance.  In addition, students must obtain a mark of 60% in the set assignments which could take the form of written assignments and practical assignments. Students must also obtain a mark of 100% in quizzes.  If a student does not achieve the required score, they will be given an opportunity to resubmit the assignment to obtain the required score.

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You are expected to spend approximately 5-8 hours per week learning the course content. This includes attending fortnightly webinars that run for about 90 minutes to facilitate class discussion and allow you to ask questions. This program has a 65% attendance requirement in the live webinars in order to graduate from the program.  If you are unable to attend the live webinars, you have the option of watching the recording of completed webinars and sending a summary of what you have learnt from the webinar to the Learning Support officer.  The summaries go towards your attendance requirement for the program.

This program is run online on an intensive part-time basis and has been designed to fit around full-time work. It will take three months to complete.

We understand that sometimes work commitments and personal circumstances can get in the way of your studies, so if at any point you feel that you are struggling with the pace of the course or finding a particular module challenging, you are encouraged to contact your designated Learning Support Officer for assistance.

Registrations are open for our upcoming intakes. Please ensure you book your place at least one week before the start date of the program.

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