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| Code | CMT0017 |
| Name | Fuels and Combustion |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach students the physical and chemical properties of alternative fuels and the chemical reactions of fuels in combustion.
Course Content
Biofuel types and properties. Proven production technologies of biofuels. Process design of biofuel plants (bioethanol, biobutane and biodiesel). The effect of adding biofuels and nanoparticles to gasoline and diesel fuels. Combustion systems, thermodynamics of multi-component and variable structure systems, chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, combustion physics, kinetic and diffusion controlled combustion, diffusion flame, combustion and flame in premixed gases, laminar flame.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Fuels and Combustion Mustafa Acaroğlu Nobel Yayınevi ISBN : 9786057928528
Notes
Lecturers notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students learn about fuels, fuel types and fuel formation. |
| LO02 | Gains knowledge about combustion equations. |
| LO03 | Learns the concept of combustion theory, combustion chemistry and combustion types. |
| LO04 | Learns and calculates the relationship between fuel quantity - combustion temperature and emissions |
| LO05 | They have information about chemical equilibrium and equilibrium constants and they make analysis of complete and incomplete combustion reactions. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Is dominated with basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Is equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses computers effectively, has the ability of computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation | 2 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Plans and does experiments in advanced level, interpretes and analizes the results and the data | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Is equipped with a variety of skills and advanced engineering techniques | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within the limitations of technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Independently reviews and learns the applications in an enterprise, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, has the ability of selecting the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Identifies a product or its production process, design, development, and prioritise its use | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Is capable of effective oral and written English for technical or non-technical use | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Has teamwork skills, good communication skills and works efficiently as a member of versatile and an interdisciplinary team | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Is aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, inquisitive and innovative |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Combustion phenomenon and scientific developments in the literature on combustion | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Classification of fuels and technical specifications for gaseous fuels | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Technical characteristics of liquid and solid fuels | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Combustion theory, theoretical and real combustion processes | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Combustion theory, theoretical and real combustion processes aplications | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Combustion chemistry, thermochemical properties | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Calculation of heating values of fuels | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Writing Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | First law analysis of combustion processes (closed systems) | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 10 | First law analysis of combustion processes examples | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Second law analysis of combustion processes and the importance of the concept of entropy | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Second law analysis of combustion processes aplications | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Calculation of adiabatic flame temperature | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | The concept of chemical equilibrium and equilibrium constants | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | The concept of chemical equilibrium and equilibrium constants examples | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Writing Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Writing Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 153 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,12 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||