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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Chemical Concepts in Biomass Gasification and Related Conversions |
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| Course Code |
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KM-635 |
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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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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. OKTAY ERBATUR
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Know the biomass resources used in gasification processes
Know gasification processes in which biomass resources are used
Know the parameters to increase the effectiveness of gasification
Know the methods used for obtaining new products after gasification prcess
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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 the methods of biomass gasification. |
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| Course Contents |
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Biomass gasification: Processes, reactions, gasification parameters, biomass characteristics related to gasification, Low temperature and pressure applications-1, Low temperature and pressure applications-2, Aqueous phase reforming-1, Aqueous phase reforming-2. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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English |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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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 |
Biomass resources and characteristics |
Reading the related references |
Lecture, discussion |
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2 |
Types of biomass resources |
Reading the related references |
Lecture, discussion |
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3 |
Practical aspects of biomass gasification: Processes, reactions, gasification parameters, biomass characteristics related to gasification |
Reading the related references |
Lecture, discussion |
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4 |
Syn-gas production and utilization |
Reading the related references |
Lecture, discussion |
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5 |
Power generation |
Reading the related references |
Lecture, discussion |
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6 |
Synthetic natural gas |
Reading the related references |
Lecture, discussion |
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7 |
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis |
Reading the related references |
Lecture, discussion |
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8 |
Low temperature and pressure applications-1 |
Reading the related references |
Lecture, discussion |
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9 |
Low temperature and pressure applications-2 |
Reading the related references |
Lecture, discussion |
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10 |
Aqueous Phase Reforming-1 |
Reading the related references |
Lecture, discussion |
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11 |
Aqueous Phase Reforming-2 |
Reading the related references |
Lecture, discussion |
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12 |
Literature searching and studying on latest articles on biomass gasification-1 |
Reading the related references |
Lecture, discussion |
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13 |
Literature searching and studying on latest articles on biomass gasification-2 |
Reading the related references |
Lecture, discussion |
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14 |
Homework |
Literature and internet |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
50 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
2 |
50 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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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. |
3 |
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2 |
Have comrehensive knowledge about the technical and methodological issues in chemistry. |
4 |
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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. |
2 |
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4 |
Design institutional modelling and experiential research; have the problem-solving ability. |
3 |
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5 |
Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. |
4 |
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6 |
Plan and conduct a scientific research. |
5 |
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7 |
Have the ability to adapt to new conditions and solve the problems emerged. |
4 |
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8 |
Obtain the latest technological developments in the field. |
3 |
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9 |
Take the responsibility to work both individually and in a team. |
5 |
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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. |
4 |
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13 |
Propose scientific solutions about the environmental problems and create awareness in the society. |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
12 |
3 |
36 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
12 |
8 |
96 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
2 |
8 |
16 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
3 |
3 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
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Total Workload: | 154 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 6.16 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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