Information Package / Course Catalogue
Pyrolysis Method
Course Code: AEK116
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Within the scope of the present study, students given theories and technological advancements relevant with waste management as well as pyrolisis method, mechanism, reactions and current examples.

Course Content

Fundamentals of pyrolisis method, its mechanical operations, relevant chemical reactions and principles, waste management facilities, curent transformation systems as well as relevant methods.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines waste product and classifies
2.Learns material classification, analysis methods of physical, chemical parameters.
3.Learns pyrolysis methods and usage areas.
4.
5.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction, solid waste concept
Week 2 - Theoretical
Solid waste management
Week 3 - Theoretical
Amount and constituents of solid waste, solid waste analysis methods
Week 4 - Theoretical
Classification of solid waste
Week 5 - Theoretical
chemical composition of solid waste
Week 6 - Theoretical
Collecting solid waste, route determination, transfer stations
Week 7 - Theoretical
Solid waste disposal methods, recycling, reusing
Week 8 - Theoretical
Pyrolysis technic, general principles
Week 9 - Theoretical
Physical and chemical steps in pyrolysis method
Week 10 - Theoretical
Prolysis processes of different waste products
Week 11 - Theoretical
Prolysis processes of different waste products
Week 12 - Theoretical
Prolysis processes of different waste products
Week 13 - Theoretical
Examples of energy production plants
Week 14 - Theoretical
Storage and disposal of waste products
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140235
Assignment1112
Project32212
Individual Work61112
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)74
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
3
4
5
OÇ-2
3
4
5
OÇ-3
3
4
5
OÇ-4
3
4
5
OÇ-5
3
4
5
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2026