Vak: Physics and Fuels credits: 5

Vakcode
RWVM23PAF
Naam
Physics and Fuels
Studiejaar
2026-2027
ECTS credits
5
Taal
Engels
Coördinator
A. Perl
Werkvormen
  • Onderwijs
Toetsen
  • Lab - Opdracht
  • Theory - Opdracht

Leeruitkomsten

After completion of this module the student is able to:

  1. Understand and apply scientific concepts of thermodynamics of fuels, combustion, heat transfer and  fluid mechanics.

  2. Model processes for fuel production with a focus on downstream.

  3. Analyse (renewable) fuels and mobility related technical issues.

  4. Evaluate fuel mixtures and their applicability in mobility.

Inhoud

Theory (4 EC):
  • 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

Opgenomen in opleiding(en)

School(s)

  • Instituut voor Engineering