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CHEM ENG 4046 - Combustion Processes

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2016

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The course covers the basis of thermal energy technologies that are common not only to combustion, but also to high temperature solar thermal production of fuels and commodities. The transition of our energy systems from their present 80% reliance on fossil fuels to increasing fractions of renewable energy including biomass, waste and concentrating solar thermal, is driven by the need to mitigate CO2 emissions and is expected to take around 50 years. Managing this change brings many technical challenges, since any change in fuel composition or energy mix will influence the design of the combustion system, fuel consumption and pollutant emissions. The course will equip the participant with the knowledge and skills necessary to address these challenges. It covers the understanding, analysis and design of modern combustion systems to account for fuel properties, maximise output and minimise air pollution. Combustion involves both mixing of the fuel and oxidant and the subsequent chemical reactions. The course therefore involves consideration of both combustion aerodynamics and fuel properties. It covers fuel selection, alternative and waste fuels, and design principals involved in reducing pollutant emissions, modelling and safety.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code CHEM ENG 4046
    Course Combustion Processes
    Coordinating Unit School of Chemical Eng and Advanced Materials(Ina)
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 4.5 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Assessment assignments, virtual combustion lab, design assignment, final examination
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Philip van Eyk

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
    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

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  • Learning Resources
    Recommended Resources
    Textbook

    S.R. Turns “An Introduction to Combustion”, McGraw Hill,

    Reference Book

    PJ Mullinger and B.G. Jenkins “Design and Operation of Industrial and Process Furnaces”, Elsevier
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

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    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Activity Contact Hours Workload Hours
    Lectures 24 48
    Kiln Design Project 5 18
    Tutorials 10 30
    Virtual Combustion Lab 6 6
    TOTAL 45 96
    Learning Activities Summary
    Topic 1: Introduction

    Topic 2: Process efficiency

    Topic 3: Stoichiometry and thermochemistry

    Topic 4: Premixed and non-premixed flames

    Topic 5: Fuels

    Topic 6: NOx control and other pollutants

    Topic 7: Scaling and Modelling

    Topic 8: Measurement

    Topic 9: Combustion Safety

  • Assessment

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    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary

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    Assessment Detail

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    Submission

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    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.

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