Combustion and Fuels
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IYTA0312 |
| Curriculum: | EY 2023V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2024-2025) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Sten, Pekka |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2024-2025
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3004 | ET2021V-4, ET2021V-4A, EY2023V-2, EY2023V-2A, EY2023V-2B | 2024-08-30 – 2024-12-15 | Maarit Mäkelä | Finnish | 2024-08-01 – 2024-09-06 |
Learning Outcomes
The student is familiar with the most common fuels in Finland, their use and inportance for the Finnish energy supply. The student knows their production and main properties and is able to analyse the environmental effects from alternative fuels. The students is familiar with the basic combustion processes.
Student's Workload
Total work load 81 h, of whoch scheduled studies 42 h and autonomous studies 39 h.
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Chemistry in Technology
Contents
Basic thermochemistry, combustion reactions and related calculations. Main fuels used in Finland. Basics of petroleum refining and the products of Finnish refineries. Fuel gases. Production and use of selected biofuels.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Materials provided by the lecturer and parts of the following books:
Hänninen, Karppinen, Leskelä, Pohjakallio: Tekniikan kemia, Edita 2017
van Gerpen, J., Shanks, B., Pruszko, R., Clements, D., & Knothe, G. 2004. Biodiesel Production Technology. NREL National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Available at http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy04osti/36244.pdf
Jones, Carla S. & Mayfield, Stephen P. 2016. Our energy future. Introduction to renewable energy and biofuels. University of California Press.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, reports, homework.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: The student knows those subjects of the course, which are necessary for the forthcoming studies and working life.
Grade 3: The student is well-abled to utilize the course contents.
Grade 5: The student is able to apply creatively the contents of the course.
Assessment Methods
Exam and reports.