Main Field of Study and progress level:
Energy Engineering: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Chemistry: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass with merit, Pass, Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Applied Physics and Electronics
Contents
In this course various processes for the production of renewable fuels for transport are discussed in detail. The production, distribution and use of ethanol, biogas and fuels based on synthetic gas (like FT-diesel) are included Calculations of material and energy balances for all various chemical and technical process steps are included.
The aspects of economy and environmental effects of renewable contra fossil transport fuels are discussed.
Required Knowledge
Thermodynamics, 12 ECTS and Combustion, Gasification and Pyrolysis, 7.5 ECTS or equivalent.
English proficiency equivalent to IELTS Academic Training - minimum score 5.0 with no individual score below 4.5. Tests taken before January 2005 not admissible or TOEFL - minimum score 500 on paper based test and not below 4.0 on the TWE, Alternatively 173 on computer based test with iBT61 is also required as well as basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency if the course is taught in Swedish.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
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