On March 26, 2025, the School of Energy and Power Engineering held a demonstration open class on the course "Principles and Technology of Biomass Energy Utilization" in Room 3406 of Jingjiang Building. This open class was conducted by Associate Professor Hu Yamin, and the students attending were from the 22nd cohort of the New Energy program. Young assistant teachers from the college also attended to observe.

During the open class, the main content taught by Professor Hu Yamin focused on Chapter 5 of the Principles and Technology of Biomass Energy Utilization: Principles and Applications of Biomass Combustion Technology. Firstly, Professor Hu interacted with students to review previously learned material and guided them to connect it with the new course content, helping students gain a deep understanding of the relationships and differences between biomass combustion technology and other thermochemical conversion technologies, and highlighting the importance of biomass combustion technology within the course. Then, addressing everyday phenomena related to biomass combustion encountered by students, she guided them to link these observations with the fuel characteristics of biomass, basic combustion principles, and influencing factors. At the same time, based on the characteristics and existing issues of biomass combustion, she introduced several common biomass combustion technologies and equipment, citing multiple practical engineering cases including direct biomass combustion, co-firing with coal, pellet combustion, and biomass gasification combustion, thereby closely integrating theoretical learning with practical application and building a bridge from theory to practice. Throughout the class, Professor Hu encouraged critical thinking and interactive participation, prompting students to actively answer questions, achieving excellent teaching outcomes.

Additionally, this course integrated ideological and political education, helping students understand national policies and measures regarding biomass energy and "carbon reduction and carbon neutrality." This not only enhanced students' sense of responsibility and mission in achieving dual carbon goals and promoting biomass conversion but also developed their ability to analyze and solve engineering problems related to biomass conversion and utilization systems, fostering innovative thinking. The class was well-structured, clear in teaching logic, carefully designed in terms of content, methods, and procedure, and maintained a harmonious and engaging classroom atmosphere through active student interaction.

The demonstration open class on "Principles and Technology of Biomass Energy Utilization" has positively contributed to the School of Energy and Power Engineering’s efforts to advance first-class course development, while also providing young teachers with excellent learning opportunities and platforms for exchange, achieving the desired results.