This
course, “3C’s – Clean, Capture and Convert (Approach towards
Sustainability),” explores innovative and sustainable approaches to
addressing global energy and environmental challenges. The three pillars — Clean,
Capture, and Convert — represent a comprehensive strategy to
achieve a sustainable future through clean technologies, carbon management, and
energy conversion systems.
The
course begins with an overview of environmental issues, energy demands, and
sustainability concepts. It examines clean energy generation methods, pollution
control strategies, and waste minimization techniques under the “Clean”
component. The “Capture” module focuses on technologies for carbon
capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), as well as methods to capture waste
heat and other by-products for reuse. The “Convert” segment delves into
advanced conversion technologies that transform waste and captured carbon into
valuable products such as fuels, chemicals, and materials.
Through
a multidisciplinary approach, this course integrates principles from
environmental engineering, energy science, and sustainability studies. Learners
will gain insights into life-cycle assessment, techno-economic feasibility, and
the policy landscape supporting sustainable technologies. The course emphasizes
real-world applications, emerging innovations, and case studies from India and
across the world.
| Course Status : | Upcoming |
| Course Type : | |
| Language for course content : | English |
| Duration : | 12 weeks |
| Category : |
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| Credit Points : | 3 |
| Level : | Undergraduate/Postgraduate |
| Start Date : | 26 Jan 2026 |
| End Date : | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends : | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date : | |
| Translation Languages : | English |
| NCrF Level : | 4.5 — 8.0 |
| Industry Details : | Environmental |
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swayam@nitttrc.edu.in, swayam@nitttrc.ac.in
Week 1: Introduction to
Sustainability and Energy–Environment Nexus
Week 2: The 3C’s Concept: Clean,
Capture, and Convert Framework
Week 3: Clean – Clean
Energy Sources and Technologies
Week 4: Clean – Pollution
Prevention, Emission Control, and Waste Minimization
Week 5: Capture –
Fundamentals of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
Week 6: Capture – Carbon
Utilization and Circular Carbon Economy
Week 7: Capture –
Industrial Applications: Waste Heat and Resource Recovery
Week 8: Convert – Energy
Conversion Technologies (Thermal, Electrochemical, and Biological)
Week 9: Convert –
Waste-to-Energy and Waste-to-Value Systems
Week 10: Integrating 3C’s for
Sustainable Industry and Urban Systems
Week 11: Life Cycle Assessment,
Techno-Economic and Environmental Analysis
1.
Godfrey Boyle, Renewable Energy: Power for
a Sustainable Future, Oxford University Press, U.K., 2012.
2.
GN Tiwari and MK Ghoshal, Fundamentals of
Renewable Energy Sources, Narosa Publishing, New Delhi, 2007.
3.
O.P. Gupta, Energy Technology, Khanna
Publishing House, Delhi, 2018.
4.
Naim R. Darwish and Ahmed Al-Othman, Carbon
Capture, Storage and Utilization, Springer, 2020.
5.
R.A. Ristinen and J.J. Kraushaar, Energy
and the Environment, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2006.
6.
B. K. Sharma and R. B. Gupta, Green
Chemistry for Sustainable Biofuel Production, CRC Press, 2020.
7.
Mark Z. Jacobson, 100% Clean, Renewable
Energy and Storage for Everything, Cambridge University Press, 2020.
8.
NH Ravindranath et al., Renewable Energy
and Environment: A Policy Analysis for India, Tata McGraw Hill.
9.
D. Yogi Goswami, Handbook of Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, CRC Press, 2015.
Dr. M. Seenuvasan is a Professor of
Education and Associate Dean (Training) at the National Institute of Technical Teachers
Training and Research (NITTTR), Chennai, where he plays a pivotal role
in shaping the future of technical teacher education in India. With over 20 years of academic,
research, and leadership experience, he is widely recognized for his
expertise in self-directed
learning, project-based learning, critical thinking, problem-solving,
technology-integrated pedagogy, and outcome-based education. His training programmes
equip engineering educators with contemporary competencies that address
real-world challenges across domains such as waste management, renewable energy,
nanotechnology, pollution prevention, disaster management, and environmental
remediation.
A graduate of Anna University with a Doctorate in Technology
(Chemical Engineering),
Dr. Seenuvasan has served in various senior academic positions, including
Professor and Head in Chemical, Petrochemical, Biotechnology, and Food
Technology departments, contributing substantially to curriculum design,
accreditation processes, policy development, and academic quality assurance. At
NITTTR, he leads key institutional initiatives as Associate Dean
(Training),
Chairman of the Visibility
Committee,
and Convenor of the Disaster
Risk Reduction Club,
driving faculty development, institutional visibility, digital outreach, and
disaster preparedness programmes that align with national educational
priorities.
A passionate researcher, he has
published 50+
peer-reviewed articles,
authored 11
book chapters,
and served as Special
Editor
for reputed journals. His scholarly impact includes an H-index of 17, 933 citations, 4 granted patents, and 5 NCBI accession
numbers,
reflecting his strong contributions to nanobiotechnology, biocatalysis,
environmental engineering, and waste-to-wealth technologies. He has guided one
Ph.D. scholar and mentored numerous undergraduate and postgraduate research
projects. His academic excellence is complemented by active involvement in
community service, including flood relief initiatives and nationwide awareness programmes
related to sustainability and disaster resilience.
"The SWAYAM Course Enrolment and learning is free. However, to obtain a certificate, the learner must register and take the proctored exam in person at one of the designated exam centres. The registration URL will be announced by NTA once the registration form becomes available. To receive the certification, you need to complete the online registration form and pay the examination fee. Additional details, including any updates, will be provided upon the publication of the exam registration form. For more information about the exam locations and the terms associated with completing the form, please refer to the form itself."
Grading Policy:
- Internal Assignment Score: This accounts for 30% of the final grade and is calculated based on the average of the best three assignments out of all the assignments given in the course.
- Final Proctored Exam Score: This makes up 70% of the final grade and is derived from the proctored exam score out of 100.
- Final Score: The final score is the sum of the average assignment score and the exam score.
Eligibility for Certification:
- To qualify for a certificate, you must achieve an average assignment score of at least 10 out of 30, and an exam score of at least 30 out of 70. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >=40/100.
Certificate Details:
- The certificate will include your name, photograph, roll number, and the percentage score from the final exam. It will also feature the logos of the Ministry of Education, SWAYAM, and NITTTR.
- Certificate Format: Only electronic certificates (e-certificates) will be issued; hard copies will not be dispatched.
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