Apr 16, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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CHE 4500 - Coal Conversion Technologies


Introduction to coal conversion technologies. Coal classification and characterization. Description of coal chemistries and technologies including: combustion, gasification, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, indirect and direct liquefaction. Environmental impacts and environmental controls related to coal conversion technologies will be explored.

Requisites: CHE 3600 and 3700
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to articulate the environmental challenges associated with coal utilization.
  • Students will be able to describe historic and current technologies for coal combustion, gasification, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, and indirect and direct liquefaction.
  • Students will be able to describe standard coal classification and coal characterization techniques.
  • Students will be able to describe the chemistries basic to coal combustion, gasification, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, and indirect and direct liquefaction.
  • Students will be able to describe the technologies available to mitigate the environmental impact of coal utilization.



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