The use of firewood, marked by the drilling of wood to make fire 1.7 million years ago, signifies the birth of human civilization. The widespread use of fossil fuels in the mid-18th century heralded the birth of the industrial civilization. Today, in the 21st century, humanity has entered the era of modern society characterized by green and sustainable development. The advent of each new era in human development has been driven by advancements in combustion science and fuel conversion technology, contributing significantly. In recent years, driven by the global goal of achieving carbon neutrality, energy conversion technologies are rapidly evolving. Research in energy technology is vital for development, environment, security, national defense, and other major national needs, playing an indispensable role in the development of our country and the world at large.
This course is designed for graduate students interested in energy conversion technologies. It aims to educate and train students through the introduction of advanced fuel conversion technologies, encouraging discussions on related topics. Students will learn and master the current mainstream advanced energy conversion technologies, including advanced thermodynamic systems, clean coal technology, clean biomass gasification technology, clean oil and gas conversion technology, waste-to-energy technology, and environmental protection technologies in energy conversion. The course focuses on cultivating students' ability to think independently about specific research problems, enhancing their knowledge structure, broadening their horizons, fostering scientific thinking, enhancing their innovative consciousness, and laying a solid foundation for further course study, engineering practice, and research innovation activities.
