TN0319, Thermochemical conversion, 5.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Level

First cycle (G2F)

Main field of study

Technology

Subject

Technique

Grading Scale

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The course aims to provide the students with fundamental knowledge on combustion, gasification and pyrolysis of hydrocarbon fuels, of which combustion of solid fuels for heat and power production is the central issue, and technologies for performance and emission control of the processes.

After completion of the course, the students should be able to: • describe different technologies for combustion, gasification and fuel upgrading • use relevant equations to solve technical problems related to combustion • identify technical and environmental problems commonly encountered in industrial boilers, as well as propose suitable solutions to the problems • perform basic engineering calculations of mass and heat balances for the combustion process • build models for thermochemical processes and to be able to apply Matlab or Python to solve general problems related to thermal efficiencies, mass balances and emissions •utilize thermodynamic equations to calculate how the combustion process and thermo technical components influence the performance (evaluated in terms of for example thermal efficiency) of a thermal power plant

Content

• Combustion science with key concepts for flame combustion and combustion of droplets and particles • Conversion to fuel through gasification, pyrolysis and torrefaction • Combustion in industrial boilers; design, functionality and performance of common furnace types for different fuel types and sizes • Furnace process chemistry with emphasis on performance (slag formation, fouling, corrosion, and agglomeration) and emission (aerosols, trace elements, SO2, NH3 and NOx) controls. • Co-firing and energy from waste • Introduction to fuel cells • Methods to tie geochemical cycles affected by combustion processes.

The course is composed of scheduled activities and self-studies. The scheduled activities include lectures, study visits, exercises and laboratory exercises. Laboratory exercises and study visits are compulsary parts. Self-studies include literature studies and exercises.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

The examination of the course consists of written examinations and reports. Passing the course requires approved written examinations, approved reports and participation in compulsory parts of the course.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Energy and Technology

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Master Programme in Energy Systems Engineering

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	5.0	0601

The Course Replaces

TN0283

Other Information

The prerequisite of 7 credits in Thermodynamics can be fulfilled by the courses 1FA527 Technical Thermodynamics 5 credits and 1FA529 Fluid Mechanics for Energy-Related Applications 10 credits.