AAE-E2005 - Thermochemical Energy Conversion D, Lecture, 9.1.2023-13.4.2023

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

The student should be able to understand the basics of thermochemical energy conversion processes.

The student should be able to apply this knowledge to judge the chemical energy carriers and their energy conversion technology.

The student shoul be able to recognize how the chemical energy carriers affect the design and operation of practical equipment.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 09.01.2023 - 13.04.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ossi Kaario, Martti Larmi, Mika Järvinen, Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio, Tuomas Paloposki, Saad Akram

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

     

    Basics of thermochemical energy conversion processes including chemical
    reaction kinetics, combustion and flame, ignition, emission mechanisms, heat and energy
    balances, heat release. Operational considerations of equipment. Application of energy
    conversion to engines, furnaces and boilers, fundamentals of gasification. The role of energy
    carriers in applications. Thermochemical energy conversion of biomass and renewable
    synthetic fuels. Recovery boilers.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Learning exercises

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures 36h, learning exercises 12h, excursions and laboratory exercises 24h, homework for learning exercises 36h, independent studying 24 h.

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring III - IV
    2023-2024 Spring III - IV

    Enrollment :

    Registration for the course via Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).

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