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Characterization and Upgrading of solid Fuels, 7.5 credits

The course is discontinued from 2021-06-23

Swedish name: Karaktärisering och förädling av fasta bränslen
This syllabus is valid: 2011-09-05 and until further notice
Course code: 5EN013
Credit points: 7.5
Education level: Second cycle
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
Revised by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2021-06-23

Contents

The course deals with strategies and methods for sampling, sample treatment and analyses of solid fuels. Analysis of dry weight, heat value, elementary composition, ash content and the progress of ash melting are included. Furthermore the course includes varius aspects on sulid-fuel upgradeng such as the quality of raw material, upgrading methods and techniques.
Laboratory work viewing most aspects of solid-fuel characterization an upgrading are included.

Required Knowledge

Engineering Chemistry I, 7.5 ECTS, Engineering Chemistry II, 7.5 ECTS, Thermodynamics, 12 ECTS or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section). Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.

Literature

The literature list is not available through the web. Please contact the faculty.