New and renewable fuelsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are familiar with different fuels, their properties, and applications.
You know about renewable and synthetic fuels.
You understand the hydrogen economy, its advantages and limitations.
You are familiar with carbon capture and its connection to synthetic fuels.
You know the opportunities of circular economy in fuel production

Content

Why are new fuel alternatives needed and developed?
How are various renewable fuels produced?
How are synthetic fuels produced?
What are the advantages and limitations of new fuels?
What are the different options for producing and using synthetic hydrocarbon compounds?

Accomplishment methods

Students can
a) use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
b) assess information sources critically.
e) choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.