MECH ENG 4112 - Combustion Technologies & High Temperature Processes
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MECH ENG 4112 Course Combustion Technologies & High Temperature Processes Coordinating Unit School of Mechanical Engineering Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 6 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible MECH ENG 4002, CHEM ENG 4046 Assumed Knowledge MECH ENG 2021, MECH ENG 3102, MECH ENG 3101 Assessment Assignments, Design Project, Final Exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Peter Ashman
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 successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Recognise the ongoing role of combustion, both of fossil and renewable fuels, in providing a more sustainable energy source for society, and the environmental challenges to be met to achieve this; 2 Apply the principles of combustion to practical engineering design; 3 Explain the complexities of industrial combustion processes; 4 Summarise the mechanisms of combustion-generated air pollution and the techniques that can be used to control them; 5 Summarise the safety and handling issues associated with the combustion of practical fuels; 6 Outline the impact of different fuel properties on industrial combustion systems; 7 Outline the potential of combining combustion and solar thermal technologies as a route towards sustainable energy production
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia .
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6
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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-7 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1-6 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1-6 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1,6,7 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1,6 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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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
A range of other material is available via MyUni
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course is biased toward practical problem solving, with 4 hours of tutorials and design project workshops in most weeks. The course is centred around a group-based Design Project, which has the objective of designing the combustion system for a rotary cement or lime kiln and includes mass and enegy balances to size the kiln, heat transfer calculations to estimate kiln temperature and heat losses and momentum-based mixing calculations to size the burner. The lectures are pre-recorded, provided weekly via Echo360 / MyUni, and are structured to provide relevant input to the design process. In addition to the marked assignments, progress reports and final report for the design project, other in-class 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 design project is undertaken in groups of four for all students, however the project for postgraduate students includes a more expansive scope and is more challenging. The project is a significant undertaking, but can be readily managed by working steadily as a group through the entire semester, attending the weekly Design Wokrshops and following guidance provided during the workshops. There are two progress reports, with oral presentations, which provides feedback for groups to ensure they remain on track. In addition, two individual assignments are submitted during the course. Students should allow about 2 hours per week to review the pre-recorded lecture content.
Learning Activities Summary
The following topics will be covered in lectures and tutorials:
Topic 1: Significance, Applications and Process Efficiency
Topic 2: Stoichiometry and Thermochemistry
Topic 3: Fuels and Fuels Handling
Topic 4: Flames and Burners, including Hydrogen Safety
Topic 5: Heterogeneous Combustion
Topic 6: Combustion Safety
Topic 7: Combustion-generated Pollutants
Topic 8: Solar Thermal Technologies
Assignments (summative) and tutorials (formative) will assess the theory and problem solving associated with each of the topics.
The kiln design project runs in parallel with the lectures and tutorials and is supported by dedicated weekly workshops. -
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
* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.Assessment Task Weighting (%) Individual/ Group Formative/ Summative Due (week)* Hurdle criteria Learning outcomes Assignment 1 10 Individual Summative Week 6 1. 2. 3. 6. Assignment 2 10 Individual Summative Week 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. Design Project Progress Report 1 10 Group Summative Week 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Design Project Progress Report 2 15 Group/Individual Summative Week 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Design Project Final Report 25 Group/Individual Summative Week 12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Examination 30 Individual Summative Examination 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Total 100
This assessment breakdown complies with the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.
Assessment Detail
Details on the assessment tasks will be provided
Submission
All assignments and kiln design project reports will be submitted via MyUni.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.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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