Ash-Related Operational Challenges in Energy Utilization of Sustainable Fuels
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Approx. 69 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course focuses on the chemistry and technology behind sustainable fuels, ash chemistry, deposits, corrosion, and additives. Students will learn about the environmental impact of energy production and how to develop sustainable solutions.Key Learning Points
- Understand the chemistry and technology behind sustainable fuels
- Learn about the environmental impact of energy production
- Develop sustainable solutions for energy production
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a deep understanding of sustainable energy production
- Gain knowledge of the environmental impact of energy production
- Learn strategies for developing sustainable solutions for energy production
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of chemistry
- Familiarity with energy production processes
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures and quizzes
- Weekly assignments and discussions
Similar Courses
- Sustainable Energy: Design and Analysis
- Sustainable Energy for All
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Elon Musk
- Greta Thunberg
Related Books
Description
The basic idea behind this MOOC, is to present recent data on fuel characterization, slagging, fouling, corrosion, and trace element transformations, in a course that can be readily provided for students and industry people.
Knowledge
- Explain basic
- physical and chemical
- differences between solid fuels
- like coal, biomass, waste etc., and
- interpret fuel analyses
- of them
- Describe
- critical ash-forming element are
- release
- , mechanisms for
- formation of aerosols and fly ash
- particles, and ash
- transport
- Quantify
- the processes of
- deposit build-up
- ,
- sintering
- and
- shedding
- Explain
- the fundamentals of
- high-temperature corrosion
- in thermal fuel conversion systems
Outline
- Brief MOOC Introduction and Incitement for Following This
- New Video
- General Introduction to the Course Subject
- Fuel and Ash Chemistry and Characterization
- Lesson 1: Quantification of Fuel Composition
- Lesson 2: Biomass Characteristics
- Lesson 3: Waste Characteristics
- Lesson 4: Online Fuel Databases
- Lesson 5: Quantification of Ash Fusibility
- Lesson 6: SEM Analysis of Fuels and Additives
- Lesson 7: Viscosity Measurements
- Supplementary Reading on Fuel and Ash Characterization
- Supplementary Reading on Biomass Characteristics
- Supplementary Reading on Waste Characteristics
- Supplementary Reading on Fuel Databases
- Supplementary Reading on Quantification of Ash Fusibility
- Supplementary Reading SEM Analysis of Fuels and Ashes
- Supplementary Reading on Viscosity Measurements
- Quiz on Why and How do we Quantify Fuel Composition ?
- Quiz on Biomass Characteritics
- Quiz on Waste Characteritics
- Quiz on Online Fuel Databases
- Quiz on Quantification of Ash Fusibility
- Quiz on SEM Analysis of Fuels and Ashes
- Quiz on Viscosity Measurements
- Release of Critical Ash-Forming Elements
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Release during Thermal Fuel Conversion
- Lesson 2: Release og K, S and Cl from Wood in Grate-Fired Systems
- Lesson 3: K-Release from the System K-Ca-P
- Lesson 4: Release of Inorganic Elements in PF-Systems
- Supplementary Reading on Fundamentals of Release During Thermal Fuel Conversion
- Supplementary Reading on K, Cl and S Release on a Grate
- Supplementary Reading on K-Release from the System K-Ca-P
- Supplementary Reading on Release in PF-Boilers
- Quiz on Fundamentals of Release
- Quiz on Release of K, Cl and S from Biofuels on a Grate
- Quiz on K-Release from the System K-Ca-P
- Quiz on Release in PF-Boilers
- Formation of Fly Ash and Aerosols
- Lesson 1: Fundamental Considerations of Fly Ash Formation
- Lesson 2: Physical Aspects of Fly Ash Formation
- Lesson 3: Why Worry About Combustion Aerosols ?
- Lesson 4: Combustion Aerosols: Formation
- Lesson 5: Combustion Aerosols: Danish Case Study
- Supplementary Reading on Fundamental of Fly Ash and Aerosol Formation
- Supplementary Reading on Physical Aspects of Fly Ash Formation
- Supplementary Reading on Aspects of Combustion Aerosols
- Supplementary Reading on Formation of Combustion Aerosols
- Supplementary Reading on Aerosol Formation at the Haslev and Slagelse CHPs
- Quiz on Residual Fly Ash Formation: Fundamental Considerations
- Quiz on Residual Fly Ash Formation: Physical Aspects
- Quiz on Combustion Aerosols: Why Worry ?
- Quiz on Combustion Aerosols: Formation
- Quiz on Combustion Aerosols: Danish Case Study
- Transport and Adhesion of Ash Particles
- Lesson 1: The Effect of Transport of Ash Species on Deposit Formation ?
- Lesson 2: Deposit Shape Controlling Parameters
- Lesson 3: Mechanisms of Ash Transport
- Lesson 4: Adhesion of Ash Particles
- Lesson 5: Quantification of Sticking Probability for Silicate-Rich Ash
- Lesson 6: Quantification of Heat Transfer in Multi-Layer Deposits
- Lesson 7: A Simple Procedure for Estimation of Deposit Temperature Profiles
- Supplementary Reading on The Effect of Transport of Ash Species on Deposit Formation
- Supplementary Reading on Deposit Shape Controlling Parameters
- Supplementary Reading on the Mechanisms of Ash Transport
- Supplementary Reading on Adhesion of Ash Particles
- Supplementary Reading on Quantification of Sticking Probability for Silicate-Rich Ash
- Supplementary Reading on Quantification of Heat Transfer in Multi-Layer Deposits
- Supplementary Reading on A Simple Procedure for Estimation of Deposit Temperature Profiles
- Quiz on The Effect of Ash Species on Deposit Formation
- Quiz on Deposit Shape Controlling Parameters
- Quiz on Mechanisms of Ash Transport
- Quiz on Adhesion of Ash Particles
- Quiz on Quantification of Sticking Probability for Silicate-Rich Ash
- Quiz on Quantification of Heat Transfer in Multi-Layer Deposits
- Quiz on A Simple Procedure for Estimation of Deposit Surface Temperature
- Deposit Build-Up, Consolidation and Shedding
- Lesson 1: Deposit Build-Up: Fundamentals
- Lesson 2: Changes in Deposits During Maturation
- Lesson 3: Shedding of Deposits
- Lesson 4: Shedding Measurements on Biomass-Fired Power Plants
- Lesson 5: Shear Adhesion Strength Measurements
- Lesson 6: Tensile Adhesion Strength Measurements
- Lesson 7: Deposit Formation in the DTU-EFR
- Lesson 8: Probe Deposition Measurements: Fundamentals
- Lesson 9: Probe Deposit Measurements: Practical Problems
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- Quiz on Deposit Build-Up: Fundamentals
- Quiz on Changes in Deposits During Maturation
- Quiz on Shedding of Deposits
- Quiz on Shedding Measurements on Biomass-Fired Power Plants
- Quiz on Shear Adhesion Strength Measurements
- Quiz on Tensile Strength Measurements
- Quiz on Deposit Formation in the DTU EFR
- Quiz on Probe Deposition Measurements: Fundamentals
- Quiz on Probe Deposition Measurements: Practical Problems to Consider
- High-Temperature Cl-Corrosion
- Lesson 1: Importance and Significance of High-Temperature Corrosion in Boilers
- Lesson 2: High-temperature Corrosion in Straw-Fired Boilers: The Nielsen Corrosion Study
- Lesson 3: High-Temperature Corrosion in Biomass-Fired Boilers: The van Lith Corrosion Study
- Lesson 4: High-Temperature Corrosion in Waste-Fired Boilers: The Buchardt Corrosion Study
- Supplementary Reading on High-Temperature Cl-Induced Corrosion
- Supplementary Reading on Corrosion in Straw-Fired Boilers I
- Supplementary Reading on Corrosion in Straw-Fired Boilers II
- Supplementary Reading on Corrosion in Waste-Fired Boilers
- Quiz on HT Corrosion: Importance and Significance
- Quiz on Corrosion in Straw-Fired Boilers
- Quiz on Effect of Metal Temperature and Oxide Composition in Deposits
- Quiz on Corrosion in Waste-Fired Boilers
- Use of additives to Minimize Deposit Formation and High-Temperature Corrosion
- Lesson 1: Additives - Fundamental Aspects
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Additive Physics and Chemistry
- Lesson 3: S-Based Additives
- Lesson 4: Al-Si Based Additives
- Lesson 5: Use of Spent Bleaching Earth and Kaolin in Straw Dust-Firing
- Lesson 6: Al-Si Based Additive Studies in the DTU-EFR
- Lesson 7: Effect of Additives on Deposit Build-Up
- Supplementary Reading on the Fundamentals in Use of Additives
- Supplementary Reading on What is an Additive
- Supplementary Reading on S-Based Additives
- Supplementary Reading on Al-Si-Based Additives
- Supplementary Reading on the Use of Spent Bleaching Earth and Kaolin in Straw Dust-Firing
- Supplementary Reading on Additive Investigations in the DTU Entrained Flow Reactor
- New Reading
- Quiz on Additives - Fundamental Aspects
- Quiz on What is an Additive ?
- Quiz on S-Based Additives
- Quiz on Al-Si Based Additives
- Quiz on Use of Spent Bleaching Earth and Kaolin in Straw Dust-Firing
- Quiz on Al-Si Based Additive Investigations in the DTU EFR
- Quiz on Effect of Additives on Deposit Build-Up
- Danish Case-Studies on Ash and Deposit Formation
- Lesson 1: Deposit and Aerosol Formation in the Haslev and Slagelse CHPs
- Lesson 2: Fly Ash and Deposit Chemistry at the Rudkøbing CHP
- Lesson 3: Probe vs. Mature Deposits at the Masnedø CHP
- Lesson 4: MKS1, Introduction
- Lesson 5: MKS1, Deposit Formation
- Lesson 6: AVV2, Aerosol Formation
- Lesson 7: AVV2, Deposition Measurements
- Supplementary Reading on Aerosol and Deposit Measurements at the Haslev and Slagelse CHPs
- Supplementary Reading on Fly Ash and Deposit Chemistry at the Rudkøbing CHP
- Supplementary Reading on Probe vs. Mature Deposits at the Masnedø CHP
- Supplementary Reading on MKS1, Introduction and Pre-History
- Supplementary Reading on MKS1, Deposit Formation Investigation
- Supplementary Reading on Aerosol Formation Investigations at AVV
- Supplementary Reading on Deposition Measurements at AVV
- Quiz on The Haslev and Slagelse CHP Campaings: Aerosol Formation from Straw-Firing
- Quiz on The Rudkøbing CHP Campaign: Probe Deposit Measurements on Straw-Fired Grate
- Quiz on The Masnedø CHP Campaign: Mature Deposit Formation in Straw-Fired Grate Unit
- Quiz on MKS1 Demoprogramme: Introduction and Pre-History
- Quiz on MKS1 Demoprogramme: Deposit Formation Investigation
- Quiz on The AVV2 Campaign: Aerosol Formation
- Quiz on The AVV2 Campaign: Deposition Measurements
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the impact of fuels and ash chemistry on sustainability while learning about deposits, corrosion and additives. This course has received positive reviews for its engaging content and knowledgeable instructors.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Engaging contentPros from User Reviews
- In-depth coverage of the subject matter
- Easy to follow lectures with clear explanations
- Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
- Interactive assignments and quizzes
- Great resources and supplementary materials
Cons from User Reviews
- Some technical jargon may be hard to understand for beginners
- Course requires a significant time commitment
- Limited opportunities for interaction with other students
- Not enough focus on practical application of the concepts
- Some assignments and quizzes may be too challenging for some learners
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Ash-Related Operational Challenges in Energy Utilization of Sustainable Fuels
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The specific aim of the MOOC, is that students will be able to; Explain basic physical and chemical differences between solid fuels like coal, biomass, waste etc....
