Vak: Theory Thermo Chemical Conversion credits: 3

Vakcode
ZWVH20TCC
Naam
Theory Thermo Chemical Conversion
Studiejaar
2020-2021
ECTS credits
3
Taal
Engels
Coördinator
A. Perl
Werkvormen
  • Werkvorm 1
Toetsen
  • Theory ThermoChemical Conversion - Schriftelijk, organisatie tentamenbureau

Leeruitkomsten

To have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of
  • Chemistry to calculate the thermodynamic outcome of various (bio-) chemical reactions.
  • Distinguishing the many choices in biological conversion processes
  • The practical challenges that influence availability and reliability of a plant
  • Unit operations that are required for a given process
 
 To be able to
  • Make mass and energy balances in biological conversion processes
  • Set up a biological conversion experiment (e.g. anaerobic digestion or photo bioreactors)
  • Model a biofuel production plant and calculate energy conversion efficiencies
  • Contribute to discussions with experts

Inhoud

Basic properties of biomass feedstocks- and -derived energy carriers
  • Organic and inorganic compositions of raw and mechanically/thermally upgraded lignocellulosic biomass
  • Physical properties of raw and mechanically/thermally upgraded lignocellulosic biomass energy carriers
  • Suitability of different biomass types for specific thermochemical processes
Basics of thermochemical conversion processes:
  • Torrefaction
    • dry/wet
  • Pyrolysis
    • fast/slow
  • Gasification
    • direct/indirect
    • producer gas purification and upgrading to various qualities
  • Combustion
    • direct/air-staged
    • for heat and/or power generation
  • Typical temperature levels, scales and overall mass/energy efficiencies
  • Compositions of typical flue-, process- and producer-gasses, including by-products, impurities and emissions
Specific technology solutions for pyrolysis, gasification and combustion:
  • Grate-fired/fixed/moving bed systems
  • Fluidised-bed systems
  • Pulverised-fuel systems
  • Typical technical bottlenecks and solutions to overcome those for each specific technology solution
The technological maturity and the role in the current and (potential) future heat and power market.

Opgenomen in opleiding(en)

School(s)

  • Instituut voor Engineering
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