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Combustion and Fuels

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IYTA0312
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: YT 2016
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 2 (2017-2018)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Saarikoski, Lotta

Courses During the Academic Year 2017-2018

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
1I-EY-2N2018-01-08 – 2018-04-27Pekka SténFinnish2017-12-11 – 2018-01-15

Still need to take the course? See the courses during the academic year 2019-2020.

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

Main fuels used in Finland, their production and properties in regard to combustion and the formation of emissions. The importance of the main fuels (oil, coal, black liquor, natural gas, wood chips, peat, waste) for the energy supply and national economy. Combustion reactions, related calculations and thermodynamics of combustion.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Antila, Karppinen, Leskelä, Mölsä, Pohjakallio: Tekniikan kemia, Edita 2008, chapters 7, 8, 12, and materials provided by the lecturer.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and demonstrations, 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


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