Course - Solid Fuels - EP8104
EP8104 - Solid Fuels
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral examination | 100/100 |
Course content
The main topics are:- solid fuel characterisation - pyrolysis and gasification- heating and ignition- release and combustion of volatiles- char combustion/burnout- chemical kinetics and reaction rates- heat and mass transfer- environment.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The course provides the student with knowledge about: - Solid fuel characterization - Combustion and emission - Combustion technologies for solid fuels - Kinetic modeling for solid fuel combustion - Pyrolysis - Gasification - Biomass torrefaction - Fouling, slugging, agglomeration, and high temperature corrosion Skills: The course should enable the students to: - Carry out studies for thermochemical conversion of solid fuels - Perform engineering calculations for combustion of solid fuels, including material balance and fluidization parameters - Identify suitable combustion technologies for particular solid fuel - Synthesize and analyze different configurations of combustion system for solid fuels General competence: After completion of the course the students should gain general competence in : - Combustion properties of single fuel particle - Combustion technologies for solid fuels - Combustion systems for heat and power generation - Emission control from solid fuel combustion - Ash related problems - Ash management and utilization
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, readings and exercises. To pass the course a score of at least 70 percent is required.
Required previous knowledge
The course requires fluent knowledge of heat and mass transfer processes and basic knowledge of chemical kinetics.
Course materials
Course notes, books and scientific papers.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIO4906 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Energy and Process Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oral examination 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"