Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Contents

  • Biomass sources for energy use
  • Biomass properties and types
  • Biofuel processing and storage
  •  Biological conversion processes (ethanol fermentation and biogas production)
  • Thermochemical conversion processes (combustion, gasification, pyrolysis, torrefaction, liquefaction)
  • Physical and Chemical processes (Oil extraction, and trans-esterification)
  • Physics and chemistry of different conversion process specially for combustion
  • Boiler and combustion plants
  • Process analysis of bioenergy conversion to energy
  •  Properties of fossil fuels and biofuels
  • Combustion products and emissions

Bioeconomy and sustainability

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, exercises and laboratory work. Estimated work load for the average student is approximately 200 hours

Examination requirements

Satisfactory submission of compulsory assignments and colloquium. Have approved compulsory participation. Information will be given in the Canvas at the beginning of the course.

Examinations

Portfolio. Graded individual assessment. Further information about contents and weighting of the exercises/projects will be given in Canvas at the beginning of the semester.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.”

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes, if there are places available.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

Admission requirements for the course are the same as for the master’s programme in Renewable energy.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
ENE413 – Thermal Energy and Bioenergy. 2.5
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