Course: Physics and Fuels credits: 5
- Course code
- RWVM23PAF
- Name
- Physics and Fuels
- Study year
- 2026-2027
- ECTS credits
- 5
- Language
- English
- Coordinator
- A. Perl
- Modes of delivery
-
- Education
- Assessments
-
- Lab - Assignment
- Theory - Assignment
Learning outcomes
After completion of this module the student is able to:
Understand and apply scientific concepts of thermodynamics of fuels, combustion, heat transfer and fluid mechanics.
Model processes for fuel production with a focus on downstream.
Analyse (renewable) fuels and mobility related technical issues.
Evaluate fuel mixtures and their applicability in mobility.
Content
Theory (4 EC):
Lab (1 EC):
Aspen Plus
- ideal vs real gas, equations of state, compressibility
- heat transfer
- cryogenics (Joule-Thomson)
- combustion technology (incl. engines and emissions)
- fuels (properties/flow/storage)
- additives
- compression
- storage
Lab (1 EC):
Aspen Plus
Included in programme(s)
School(s)
- Engineering, Life Sciences & ICT