| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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The Chemistry of Hydrocarbon Fuels II |
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| Course Code |
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KM-644 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. ARİF HASANOĞLU
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Know the components of fuel.
Know the physical and chemical properties of fuel.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The aim of this course is to introduce students the components of coal and petroleum, the chemical and physical properties of coal and petroleum, catalytic and combustion processes. |
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| Course Contents |
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Chemistry of hydrocarbons |
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| Language of Instruction |
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English |
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| Work Place |
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D3 |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Petroleum products, distillation |
Reading the related sources |
Lecturing and discussion |
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2 |
Processing of petroleum fractions |
Reading the related sources |
Lecturing and discussion |
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3 |
Catalytic reforming |
Reading the related sources |
Lecturing and discussion |
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4 |
Application of hydrogen in refining |
Reading the related sources |
Lecturing and discussion |
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5 |
Coal combustion process |
Reading the related sources |
Lecturing and discussion |
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6 |
Production and use of synthesis gas |
Reading the related sources |
Lecturing and discussion |
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7 |
Water-gas shift reaction |
Reading the related sources |
Lecturing and discussion |
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8 |
Midterm |
Review for the exam |
Midterm |
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9 |
Alternate fuels from coal |
Reading the related sources |
Lecturing and discussion |
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10 |
Coal liquefaction |
Reading the related sources |
Lecturing and discussion |
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11 |
Oxygenated fuels |
Reading the related sources |
Lecturing and discussion |
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12 |
Chemicals from fuels |
Reading the related sources |
Lecturing and discussion |
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13 |
Thermal stability of fuels |
Reading the related sources |
Lecturing and discussion |
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14 |
Literature searching and studying on latest articles on thermal stability of fuels |
Reading the related sources |
Lecturing and discussion |
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15 |
Homework |
Reading the related sources and seaching the internet |
Homework |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Review for the exam |
Final Exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Have the sufficient chemistry knowledge by doing research in chemistry; evaluate and interpret the findings. |
5 |
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2 |
Have comrehensive knowledge about the technical and methodological issues in chemistry. |
2 |
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3 |
Have the awareness of the innovative changes in the field and gain the ability to analyze, learn and apply them. |
4 |
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4 |
Design institutional modelling and experiential research; have the problem-solving ability. |
2 |
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5 |
Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. |
5 |
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6 |
Plan and conduct a scientific research. |
3 |
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7 |
Have the ability to adapt to new conditions and solve the problems emerged. |
3 |
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8 |
Obtain the latest technological developments in the field. |
4 |
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9 |
Take the responsibility to work both individually and in a team. |
4 |
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10 |
Follow the new methods in the field and solve the complex problems. |
2 |
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11 |
Present the findings of the research study in an efficient way both in oral and written form; have a scientific approach to environmental issues. |
4 |
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12 |
Oversee the scientific and ethical values during the process of data collection and interpretation of the findings. |
3 |
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13 |
Propose scientific solutions about the environmental problems and create awareness in the society. |
2 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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