Framework for a co-learning process at İTÜ

LEARNING STATION designing research facilities & projects

Professor Dr. İskender Gökalp

TARGET COURSE and STUDENTS

UCK427E COMBUSTION fall 2024-2025

SUB-TOPICS FOR TERM PROJECTS

HYDROGEN COMBUSTION (12 students)

H2/A. hydrogen combustion under gas turbine conditions: experimental approaches

(6 students)

H2/B. hydrogen combustion under gas turbine conditions: modelling & numerical
approaches, including AI (6 students)

SAF (28 students)

SAF/A. SAF production and logistics from organic waste (6 students)

SAF/B. SAF production and logistics from CO2 hydrogenation (6 students)

SAF/C1. H2 for civil aviation: impact on aircraft configuration (6 students)

SAF/C2. H2 for civil aviation: impact on airport logistics (5 students)

SAF/D. testing combustion properties of SAF under laboratory conditions (5 students)

SPACE PROPULSION (experimental, modeling and numerical aspects) (18 students)

SP/A. primary & secondary liquid atomization (6 students)

SP/B. droplet vaporization & combustion (6 students)

SP/C. metal particle combustion (6 students)

STUDENT GROUPS
THE CO-LEARNING PROCESS

The ultimate outcome of this co-learning process is the collection of multi-level

information to develop up to date research facilities and projects on Sustainable Chemical
Conversion of Energy at İTÜ (mainly experimental for 7 groups) or approaches/projects
(mainly modeling/CFD based for H2/B; mainly aerospace engineering design based for
H2/C1; mainly global engineering design and logistics based for H2/C2). In achieving this
outcome, students will also deepen their knowledge on combustion science and
technology, improve their co-learning / team-work abilities and their learning autonomy,
curiosity and creativity potential.

For the groups H2/A, SAF/A/B/D and SP/A/B/C, the task mainly consists of designing
R&D facilities in the concerned research areas.

Inspired by the co-learning tools developed by İTÜ-MEM, I suggest the following main
ingredients to be sollicited to attain the expected outcome, for all the 7 groups (I will use
the example of SP/B group to clarify the suggested approach).

DEFINE THE TARGETED DATA (exemple: droplet vaporization / burning rates for various
liquid fuels under variable pressure and temperature conditions, under variable flow
conditions)
MAIN RESSOURCES: up to date scientific/technological literature (data bases such as
Web of Science, Google Scholar, Scopus...), all other relevant information sources
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Learn how to relate the targeted data / problem area to the design
of a specific research facility or of a project
DELIVERY MODE: Presentation, report...
WORK DURATION: 1 WEEK

SURVEY EXISTING EXAMPLES (generate inspiration from a survey of existing facilities /

projects in the world, including the associated measurement techniques, the structure of
the project, its main Work Packages and partners, resources...)
MAIN RESOURCES: up to date information from data bases, theses, reports, videos, site
visits, interviews, founded projects...
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: learn how to collect information on the state of the art research
facilities or projects in a given R&D area
DELIVERY MODE: report, presentation, videos
WORK DURATION: 2 WEEKS
IDENTIFY FACILITY/PROJECT COMPONENTS (identify and design the main components
of the facility, their availability, their production and integration processes, the necessary
space requirements and safety measures; identify the main Work Packages of a project to
attain its objectives)
MAIN RESOURCES: the prepared Survey report, AutoCad, SolidWorks, existing projects...
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: learn how to identify the main components of an R&D facility, their
function, and their design, production, integration processes; learn how to identify the
various Work Packages of a project, how they are interrelated, contribute to the global
project objectives
DELIVERY MODE: diagram, flowchart, 2D-3D drawings and models with dimensions,
presentation, report...
WORK DURATION: 2 WEEKS

IDENTIFY DATA/INFORMATION/KNOWLEDGE COLLECTION/COMMUNICATION

TECHNIQUES (identify the necessary up to date measurement techniques and their
providers to obtain the targeted data; identify knowledge sharing techniques between
partners of a multi-purpose project)
MAIN RESOURCES: the prepared Survey report, various sources of information from the
providers of those techniques
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: learn how to identify and select the appropriate measurement
techniques to collect the targeted data; learn the working principles of the selected
techniques including their validity and accuracy ranges; learn the efficient communication
techniques between the Work Packages and partners of a multi-purpose, multi-partner
project
DELIVERY MODE: report, presentation, videos...
WORK DURATION: 2 WEEKS

COST / EFFICIENCY/ RISK ANALYSIS make a global supplier (national and foreigner) and
cost analysis of the necessary equipment to obtain the targeted data; make an impact /
risk analysis of the concerned project
MAIN RESOURCES: the prepared Survey report, various sources of information from the
providers of those techniques; existing, ongoing projects, various national projects
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: learn how to identify the supplier or manufacturers of all the
necessary equipment to collect the targeted data and how to produce a comparative
cost/efficiency analysis; learn how to make an impact / risk analysis of the concerned
project
DELIVERY MODE: report, presentation...
WORK DURATION: 2 WEEKS
GROUP H2/B. hydrogen combustion under gas turbine conditions: modelling & numerical
approaches, including AI

DEFINE THE OBJECTIVES (1 WEEK)

SURVEY EXISTING APPROACHES (2 WEEKS)
IDENTIFY THE NECESSARY NUMERICAL TOOLS, SOFTWAREs, CODES (2 WEEKS)
COST / EFFICIENCY (run time) ANALYSIS BASED ON CASE STUDIES (2 WEEKS)

MAIN RESOURCES: up-to-date scientific literature on turbulent reacting flows in general

and on hydrogen – air combustion in particular, data bases, PhDs
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: learn how to select the most cost/run time efficient numerical
computation approaches for turbulent premixed and non-premixed hydrogen-air flames
modelling and simulation
DELIVERY MODE: software, simulation, case study, AI use modes, presentation, report
WORK DURATION: 7 WEEKS

GROUP SAF/C1. H2 for civil aviation: impact on aircraft configuration

DEFINE THE OBJECTIVES (1 WEEK)

SURVEY EXISTING APPROACHES (2 WEEKS)
IDENTIFY THE NECESSARY AIRCRAFT DESIGN TOOLS, SOFTWARE, CODES (2 WEEKS)
COST / FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS (1 WEEK)

MAIN RESOURCES: the work in progress in main civil aviation companies interested in
hydrogen propulsion (AIRBUS, BOEING. ZeroAvia...)
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: learn how the change of civil aviation fuel from JET FUEL A to
hydrogen will impact the full aircraft concept and configuration, from fuel storage to
engines
DELIVERY MODE: report on hydrogen powered aircraft possible configurations for longhaul
and regional aircrafts
WORK DURATION: 7 WEEKS
GROUP SAF/C2. H2 for civil aviation: impact on airport logistics

DEFINE THE OBJECTIVES (1 WEEK)

SURVEY EXISTING APPROACHES (2 WEEKS)
IDENTIFY THE NECESSARY DESIGN and SIMULATION TOOLS, SOFTWARE, CODES
(2 WEEKS)
COST / FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS (1 WEEK)

MAIN RESOURCES: survey of world airports strategies aiming to host hydrogen powered
aircrafts
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: learn how the switch from JET FUEL A to hydrogen will impact the
full configuration and the logistics chain of airports
DELIVERY MODE: report on airport configuration and logistics modifications with the
adoption of hydrogen propulsion, compared to present day airports
WORK DURATION: 7 WEEKS
Summary reports on the resources used and deliverables

Group .....
Team members .....
.....

Module 1 Define the targeted data/problem area

Learning objective Learn how to relate the targeted data / problem area to the design
of a specific research facility or of a project
Duration (weeks) Planned: Realized:
Summary report on R1.1...
the main resources R1.2...
used ...

Summary report on D1.1...

the main D1.2...
deliverables ...
(deliverable modes
and the main
outcomes)

Module 2 Survey existing examples

Learning objective Learn how to collect information on the state of the art research
facilities or projects in a given R&D area
Duration (weeks) Planned: Realized:
Summary report on R2.1...
the main resources R2.2...
used ...

Summary report on D2.1...

the main D2.2...
deliverables ...
(deliverable modes
and the main
outcomes)
Module 3 Identify facility components / project work packages
Learning objective Learn how to identify the main components of an R&D facility,
their function, and their design, production, integration
processes; learn how to identify the various Work Packages of a
project, how they are interrelated and contribute to the global
project objectives
Duration (weeks) Planned: Realized:
Summary report on R3.1...
the main resources R3.2...
used ...
Summary report on D3.1...
the main D3.2...
deliverables ...
(deliverable modes
and the main
outcomes)

Module 4 Identify data/information/knowledge collection/communication

techniques
Learning objective Learn how to identify and select the appropriate measurement
techniques to collect the targeted data; learn the working
principles of the selected techniques including their validity and
accuracy ranges; learn the efficient communication techniques
between the Work Packages and partners of a multi-purpose,
multi-partner project
Duration (weeks) Projected: Realized:
Summary report on R4.1...
the main resources R4.2...
used ...
Summary report on D4.1...
the main D4.2...
deliverables ...
(deliverable modes
and the main
outcomes)
Module 5 Cost / efficiency / risk analysis
Learning objective Learn how to identify the supplier or manufacturers of all the
necessary equipment to collect the targeted data and how to
produce a comparative cost/efficiency analysis; learn how to
make an impact / risk analysis of the concerned project

Duration (weeks) Planned: Realized:

Summary report on R5.1...
the main resources R5.2...
used ...
Summary report on D5.1...
the main D5.2...
deliverables ...
(deliverable modes
and the main
outcomes)
 LEARNING STATION combustion research facilities & projects (CRFP)

LS information table

Elements of a catalog form Explanation

Code ▪ LS CRFP

Initial design date ▪ 09/12/2024

Final revision date ▪ tbd

Microcredential (ECTS) ▪ UCK427E Term Project

Subject ▪ Design of research facilities and projects for the sustainable chemical
conversion of energy R&D

Keywords ▪ Sustainable Chemical conversion of energy, Combustion, Basic

research, Experimental facilities, Research approaches, Research project

Title Upgrading Sustainable Chemical Conversion of Energy R&D at İTÜ

Level ▪ Bachelor / Masters / PhD (If the LS is used as part of curriculum, its
level can be decided according to institutional requirements at program level)

Target audience (potential ▪ Students / academics / researchers / administrative staff / alums and
participants / learner profile/) other externals, or the designated combinations of these groups.

Short description ▪ Designing “Sustainable Chemical Conversion of Energy R&D

Facilities & Projects at İTÜ

Learning objectives (LObjs) o Learning objective 1 (LObj1): Design up-to-date R&D facilities and
projects in Engineering in general and in the chemical conversion of
energy, in particular
o Learning objective 2 (LObj2): Enhance the co-learning / team working
capacity of the learners with several stakeholders
o Learning objective 3 (Lobj3): Increase the autonomous work and
creativity potential of the learners

Number of modules 5

Learning outcomes (LOs) Ability to translate knowledge needs in terms of R&D tools such as
experimental facilities, modeling and validation approaches, projects with the
excellency ambition to attain long term general sustainability goals by
enhancing co-learning potential of learners exposed to the global state of the
 art knowledge generation ecosystem, in general, and in the sustainable
chemical conversion of energy area, in particular

Related SDGs1 ▪ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the learning
objectives of the LS

Assessment methods ▪ The assessment methods will be based on the expertise of the Mentor
to compare the outcomes of the LS to the global state of the art in the
targeted co-learning domain

Calendar ▪ In the particular situation of the Fall 2024-2025 semester only 8 weeks
(6 December 2024 to 1 February 2025) but in general 14 weeks

Duration (hours) ▪ 12
▪ 12

Prerequisites ▪ To be involved in Energy, Chemical Conversion of Energy learning

processes

Learners with special needs ▪

Learning materials and ▪ To be indicated by the Mentor

resources ▪ Please check Ninova...

Quota ▪ 20 to 60

Language ▪ Language of instruction (Turkish and English)

Notes ▪

1
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) include the following: (1) No Poverty; (2) Zero Hunger; (3) Good Health
and Well-Being; (4) Quality Education; (5) Gender Equality; (6) Clean Water and Sanitation; (7) Affordable and Clean
Energy; (8) Decent Work and Economic Growth; (9) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; (10) Reduced Inequalities;
(11) Sustainable Cities and Communities; (12) Responsible Consumption and Production; (13) Climate Action; (14)
Life below Water; (15) Life on Land; (16) Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; (17) Partnerships for the Goals.