Basic knowledge of combustion chemistry, thermodynamics and aerodynamics. Combustion of gaseous, liquid and solid fuels. Clean combustion to preserve the environment. Design of combustion processes.
MH2601 Combustion in Industrial Processes 6.0 credits
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Course syllabus MH2601 (Spring 2020–)Information for research students about course offerings
Doctoral students who want to follow the course must register for the doctoral level course MH3401 Combustion in Industrial Processes 6.0 credits
Headings with content from the Course syllabus MH2601 (Spring 2020–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student should be able to:
· Solve problems in combustion thermodynamics
· Evaluate combustion and aerodynamics in industrial furnaces
· Redesign existing furnaces to decrease fuel consumption, and particle and CO2 emissions
· Suggest the best available combustion technology (BAT) for industrial processes
· Describe the procedure for smoke gas measurement at combustion
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic eligibility.
Recommended prerequisites
Basic knowledge in thermodynamics and transport phenomena and completed bachelor's degree.
Equipment
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- INL1 - Assignment, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written examination, 2.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Students who have not passed project task (PRO1) with previous set of assessment modules are assessed in the module INL1.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Materials Science and Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Associate Professor Yang Weihong, weihong@kth.se
Supplementary information
Coordinated together with the course MH2600 combustion in industrial processes 9.0 credits