The aim of the course is in-depth knowledge in combustion. The course includes analytical methods for evaluation of applications with combustion i.e. knowledge of how theories and analytical models can be applied for evaluation of real technical components such as boilers, furnaces, combustion engines and combustion turbines. Theories that are treated deal with mass transfer, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics and flame technical properties from basic combustion theories to simplified models for combustion of gases, liquids and solids. Applications are examined through detailed analysis of combustion concepts adapted to practical combustion devices.
MJ2420 Combustion Theory 6.0 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus MJ2420 (Autumn 2019–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus MJ2420 (Autumn 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course with a passing grade the student should be able to:
ILO 1: Formulate theories, definitions and concepts for combustion and carry out a theoretical evaluation of combustion performance
ILO2: Apply theoretical models for performance calculations adapted to units such as boilers, furnaces, combustion engines and combustion turbines
ILO3: Evaluate and design appropriate combustion-technical solutions for real problems by applying analytical methods and present written solution proposals
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
The courses MJ1112 Applied thermodynamics and MJ1401 Heat Transfer, or the equivalent
Knowledge of thermal processes for electricity production is recommended, e g via the courses such as Sustainable Power Generation (MJ2405) and Applied Heat and Power Technology (MJ 2426).
Literature
Turns, S. R. 1996. An Introduction to Combustion. McGraw-Hill, Singapore. ISBN 0-07-0655316.
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
- INLA - Hand in assignment, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- INLB - Hand in assignment, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LABA - Laboratory work, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TENA - Written exam, 3.0 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.
Other requirements for final grade
Passed all items (INLA, INLB, LABA, TENA) included in the course. The final grade for the whole course is decided by the examination grade TENA (A-F)
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
Mechanical Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Supplementary information
In case that too few students sign up for this course, the course will be given to those registered in reduced form, mainly as selfstudies with supporting help.
Replaces 4A1620