The properties of fossil and biogenic solid fuels are examined in the fuel analysis laboratory. In addition to determining the chemically bound energy (calorific value/heating value) and the composition (short and elemental analysis) of the fuels, analyses are also carried out on the ash-melting behavior of fuel ashes, the water and ash content and the particle size distribution.
Students learn the standardized procedures for fuel evaluation and can assess the suitability of fuels for energy conversion processes on the basis of the properties determined.
The experiments in the fuel analysis laboratory are part of the "Complex practical course in renewable energy, power plant and environmental technology" module for the bachelor's and diploma degree courses in energy and environmental technology. The complex practical course runs over two semesters and is scheduled in the 6th and 7th semesters with a workload of 150 hours and 5 ECTS. The examination for the complex practical course is completed as laboratory work (PL).
There are experiment instructions for preparing the experiments, which are made available to students via OPAL. Students must work through these in advance to prepare for the experiments.
The practicals take place in small groups of 5 to 6 students. After a technical discussion followed by a test, the experiments are carried out. The evaluation of the experiments is discussed. The practical course report must be submitted approx. 14 days after the experiment.
The laboratory is equipped with modern analysis technology for fuel evaluation, e.g:
Students admitted to the degree programs are automatically registered. Separate registration is not required.
House Z VII, Room 1/2
