MECH ENG 7021 - Combustion Technology & Emissions Control
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MECH ENG 7021 Course Combustion Technology & Emissions Control Coordinating Unit School of Mechanical Engineering Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Assessment assignments, project, final exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Gus Nathan
The course lecturers are all international leaders in their fields and active members of the University’s leading Centre for Energy Technology - visit and follow the links to home pages of the individual staff. The lecturers combine leading experience both in the practice and development of combustion technology and other energy-related systems.
A brief summary of the background of the participating staff is as follows:
Professor Graham ‘Gus’ Nathan School of Mechanical Engineering Director, Centre for Energy Technology
Leader of the research team that developed the Gyrotherm low NOx kiln burner, supported by three patents, each accepted internationally; Joint leader in development of Sydney Olympic Torch burner and a wide range of other ceremonial flame systems
Published extensively in international journals and consulted widely to many industries spanning cement, lime, alumina, steel and power generation
Assoc Prof Zeyad Alwahabi School of Chemical Engineering Specialist in the development and application of advanced measurement techniques for combustion systems, where he collaborates with Lund University, Sweden;
Published extensively in international journals; Led the development of the Virtual combustion laboratory
Assoc Prof Peter Ashman School of Chemical Engineering Co-Deputy Director, Centre for Energy Technology
Director, South Australian Coal Research Laboratory
Specialist in the use of solid fuels, such as coal, biomass and micro-algae;
Leader of a range of research programs spanning coal-to-liquids, coal gasification and extraction of fuel from micro-algae
Published extensively in international journals and consulted widely to industry; A national award winning teacher
Dr Paul Medwell School of Mechanical Engineering Specialist researcher in the application of laser diagnostics for combustion;
Specialist in MILD combustion (Flameless oxidation)
Published extensively in international journals
Assoc Prof Peter Mullinger School of Chemical Engineering Founder and former director of leading combustion company, FCT-Combustion (www.fctinternational.com)
Lead author on text book for the course;
Widely experienced in the practice and design of combustion systems and the development of novel combustion technology
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students should:
1 Understand the ongoing role of combustion, both of fossil and bio-fuels, in providing a more sustainable energy source for society, and the environmental challenges to be met to achieve this. 2 Have a sound understanding of the principles of combustion; 3 Understand the complexities of industrial combustion processes, 4 Have a basic understanding of the mechanisms of combustion generated air pollution and the techniques that can be used to control them; 5 Have a basic understanding of the complementary roles of measurements, modelling and scaling in understanding combustion, and in solving industrial problems; 6 Have a basic understanding of the safety and handling issues associated with combustion; 7 Be aware of the impact of different fuel properties on industrial combustion systems; 8 Have a sound understanding of the responsibility of engineers to the community in terms of providing a safe healthy environment; 9 Understand the need for lifelong learning.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-7 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1-8 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 3-8 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 3,5,6,8 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 5,6,7 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 8,9 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 8,9 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 4,9 -
Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
The following texts are highly relevant and strongly recommended, but are not followed directly:
S.R. Turns “An Introduction to Combustion”, McGraw Hill,
PJ Mullinger and B.G. Jenkins “Design and Operation of Industrial and Process Furnaces”, Elsevier (This book is available as an e-book, via the Barr Smith library, for students enrolled at the 成人大片.
Online Learning
Copies of all presentations will be made available after each lecture
Supplementary material for the design project will be provided
Links to public lectures and seminars from the Environment Institute will be provided
A range of other material is available via MyUni
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course is heavily biased toward practical tools, with 15 hours of tutorials, 6 hours of laboratory work and a 2 hour tour, compared with 21 hours of lectures. It is centred around a Design Project, which designs the combustion system for a rotary cement kiln and includes undertaking a mass and enegy balances to size the burner and a momentum-based mixing parameter. The tour is of a large and leading cement plant to provide insight into the facility being designed by students in the classroom. The lectures are structured to provide relevant input to the design process. The virtual combustion laboratory is a unique learning tool developed by the lecturing staff, in which the user can assess the effect on the performance of a flame of varying the fuel flow rate based on real-flame data recorded in our laboratories and presented in an interactive format. This is linked to the lectures on premixed and non-premixed flames.
In addition to the marked assignments, three other tutorials are provided that are not examined.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The course is heavily biased toward practical tools, with 15 hours of tutorials, 6 hours of laboratory work and a 2 hour tour, compared with 21 hours of lectures. It is centred around a Design Project, which designs the combustion system for a rotary cement kiln and includes undertaking a mass and enegy balances to size the burner and a momentum-based mixing parameter. The tour is of a large and leading cement plant to provide insight into the facility being designed by students in the classroom. The lectures are structured to provide relevant input to the design process. The virtual combustion laboratory is a unique learning tool developed by the lecturing staff, in which the user can assess the effect on the performance of a flame of varying the fuel flow rate based on real-flame data recorded in our laboratories and presented in an interactive format. This is linked to the lectures on premixed and non-premixed flames.
In addition to the marked assignments, three other tutorials are provided that are not examined.
Learning Activities Summary
No information currently available.
Specific Course Requirements
Long-sleeves, long pants and closed toe shoes are a requirement for the industrial tour. Students should be aware that they will be walking through a dusty plant, so that strong work-shoes or work-boots are recommended and one should avoid wearing “best” white or polished shoes if you want them to remain in their original state.
Buses will be provided and students must nominate for the early or late time option. Details will be provided in the lectures.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
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Kiln Design Project: 25%,
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Assignments 3 @ 3.33% 10%
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Virtual Combustion Lab 2 @ 5% 10%
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Final Exam 55%
Assessment Related Requirements
Tutorials are considered to be compulsory. Whether or not students have submitted each assignment will be considered strongly in assessing marks which are border-line between grade options (e.g. border-line pass/fail or credit/distinction).
Assessment Detail
Details on the assessment tasks will be providedSubmission
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Stoich. & Thermo. Assignment end of week 4
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Flames Assignment end of week 6
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VCL 2 due end of week 9
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Kiln Design Project due end of week 10
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VCL 3 due end of week 11
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Measurement Assignment end of week 11
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
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