THE CHEMISTRY OF FUELS.

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The course deals with formation of natural resources as well as formation of alternative fuels. The chemical composition and physical and chemical properties of the principal fossil hydrocarbons (coal, petroleum, natural gas), and their refining, upgrading, and conversion chemistry will be explored. The chemistry of different types of fuel cells and the use of hydrogen as a fuel will be investigated, including advantages and disadvantages of alternative technologies. The lab component covers fuel production processes and analytical methods for assessing fuel properties. Prerequisite: C or better in CHEM 1465 .