The course contains a number of lectures and mandatory oral presentations in English at the seminars. These presentations are based on a seminar assignment included in the examination of SEM1.
FCK3501 Environmental Catalysis 7.5 credits
The course gives an in-depth knowledge of modern sustainable emission reduction technologies using catalytic methods. The course contains a number of lectures and mandatory oral presentations in English at the seminars. These presentations are based on a seminar assignment included in the examination of SEM1.
Information per course offering
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus FCK3501 (Spring 2021–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus FCK3501 (Spring 2021–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
- characterization of emissions
- health effects, pollutant formation
- test cycles
- emission standards
- influence of fuel on emissions
- exhaust gas catalysts for different kinds of vehicles
- system architecture and system design for exhaust treatment
- control of stationary emissions (VOC, NOx, SOx)
- catalysis in oil refining
- production of motor fuels with low content of sulfur and aromatics including biofuels
- hydrogen generation for fuel cell vehicles and fuel cell vehicle technology
- design of catalytic reactors
- new emerging reactor technologies in environmental catalysis
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the doctoral student should be able to:
- assess air pollution problems in industry and in the society
- propose a suitable sustainable method to reduce emissions of hazardous substances from mobile or stationary sources from given data
- analyze various emission sources, both mobile and stationary, and determine their impact on society
- explain the role of the catalyst in environmental catalysis and identify its constraints
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level and Passed on the courses KE1175, KE1160 alternatively MF2015, MF2016 or equivalent knowledge.
Recommended prerequisites
KE1175, KE1160 alternatively MF2015, MF2016 or equivalent knowledge.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Seminars, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Mandatory presentation as part of requirement for SEM1. Also approved report is mandatory. Approved report for the laboratory assignment is mandatory for LAB1.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Education cycle
Third cycle
Supplementary information
The course replaces the course F3C56