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| MAKI7590 | @Biodiesel for Diesel Engines | 3+0+0 | ECTS:7.5 | | Year / Semester | Fall Semester | | Level of Course | Third Cycle | | Status | Elective | | Department | DEPARTMENT of MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | | Prerequisites and co-requisites | None | | Mode of Delivery | | | Contact Hours | 14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week | | Lecturer | Doç. Dr. Mert GÜLÜM | | Co-Lecturer | no | | Language of instruction | | | Professional practise ( internship ) | None | | | | The aim of the course: | | This course aims to develop an understanding of the definition and key characteristics of biodiesel, emphasizing its role as an alternative fuel for diesel engines. Moreover, it aims to examine the formulation and standards of biodiesel-diesel blends, emphasizing international and national regulations, certification, and quality assurance relevant to diesel engine use. |
| Programme Outcomes | CTPO | TOA | | Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to : | | | | PO - 1 : | have knowledge on the basic properties, historical development and production of biodiesel. | 1,2 | 1, | | PO - 2 : | have knowledge the effects of biodiesel on the performance, combustion characteristics and exhaust emissions of diesel engines. They will be able to have information about the spray characteristics of biodiesel. | 1,2 | 1, | | PO - 3 : | gain knowledge about innovations and market trends in biodiesel technology. | 1,2 | 1, | | PO - 4 : | have information about cost analysis and economic feasibility of biodiesel production. | 1,2 | 1, | | CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome | | |
| 1) Introduction; 2) Biodiesel Feedstocks and Biodiesel Production Processes; 3) Properties of Biodiesel; 4) Biodiesel Blends and Standards; 5) Engine Modifications for Biodiesel; 6) Economic Impacts; 7) Future Perspectives and Trends |
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| Course Syllabus | | Week | Subject | Related Notes / Files | | Week 1 | Introduction: Definition and characteristics of biodiesel & Historical development and importance & Comparison with traditional diesel fuel | | | Week 2 | Biodiesel Feedstocks and Biodiesel Production Processes: Vegetable oils and animal fats & Non-edible oil sources and Algae-based biodiesel & Transesterification reaction
| | | Week 3 | Properties of Biodiesel: Physical and chemical properties & Prediction of physical and chemical properties | | | Week 4 | Properties of Biodiesel: Injection process characteristics | | | Week 5 | Properties of Biodiesel: Spray characteristics | | | Week 6 | Properties of Biodiesel: Combustion characteristics | | | Week 7 | Properties of Biodiesel: Impact on engine performance and emissions | | | Week 8 | Biodiesel Blends and Standards: International and national biodiesel standards & Certification and quality assurance | | | Week 9 | Written exam | | | Week 10 | Engine Modifications for Biodiesel: Compatibility issues with existing engines | | | Week 11 | Engine Modifications for Biodiesel: Modifications for optimal performance | | | Week 12 | Engine Modifications for Biodiesel: Modifications for cold weather and
Economic Impacts: Cost analysis of biodiesel production & Economic viability and market trends | | | Week 13 | Written exam | | | Week 14 | Future Perspectives and Trends: Innovations in biodiesel technology & Challenges and opportunities in the biodiesel sector | | | Week 15 | Future Perspectives and Trends: Innovations in biodiesel technology & Challenges and opportunities in the biodiesel sector | | | Week 16 | Final exam | | | |
| 1 | Green Diesel Engines (2013) | | | |
| 1 | Green Fuels Technology (2016) | | | 2 | Green Approach to Alternative Fuel for a Sustainable Future (2023) | | | |
| Method of Assessment | | Type of assessment | Week No | Date | Duration (hours) | Weight (%) | | Mid-term exam | 9 | 15/04/24 | 2 | 25 | | Quiz | 13 | 13/05/24 | 2 | 25 | | End-of-term exam | 16 | 13/05/24 | 2 | 50 | | |
| Student Work Load and its Distribution | | Type of work | Duration (hours pw) | No of weeks / Number of activity | Hours in total per term | | Yüz yüze eğitim | 3 | 14 | 42 | | Sınıf dışı çalışma | 4 | 14 | 56 | | Arasınav için hazırlık | 3 | 5 | 15 | | Arasınav | 2 | 1 | 2 | | Uygulama | 1 | 7 | 7 | | Kısa sınav | 5 | 7 | 35 | | Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık | 4 | 5 | 20 | | Dönem sonu sınavı | 8 | 1 | 8 | | Diğer 1 | 3 | 5 | 15 | | Diğer 2 | 5 | 5 | 25 | | Total work load | | | 225 |
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