Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

The course will normally be taught in Danish.

Recommended previous knowledge

FYS128 physics and ENE113 thermodynamics or equivalent

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the students

  • know the function of and can characterize and compare units where energy transforms, such as engines, turbines, boilers, etc., or biomass is converted to other types of fuel
  • are able to evaluate and discuss various fuels, how they are produced and how they affect the environment
  • can carry out biological, technical and financial analysis and compare different ways of using biomass, from being the very source of heating and all the way to electricity
  • can plan and dimension heating and combined heat and power station (CHP) based on biomass.

Contents

Characterization of biomass resources from households, agriculture and forestry. Production of biomass and biofuels, including among others biodiesel, bioethanol, biogas and hydrogen. Storage, drying and transportation. Energy conversion in boilers, engines and turbines, including combined heat and power stations with heat storage. Discussion of economic and environmental issues concerning bioenergy.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, colloquiums, reports and exercises/laboratory work. Compulsory participation in teaching activities.

Expected workload for the average student: 135 hours.

Examination requirements

In order to take the examination, students must:

  • successfully complete the compulsory assignment(s).
  • have approved compulsory participation i lectures and colloquium.

An overview of compulsory activities and assignments is communicated to the students through the digital learning platform Canvas at the start of the course.

Examinations

Portfolio. Graded individual assessment.

Information about the content of the portfolio will be given in Canvas by the start of the semester. There will not be arranged a postponed exam for the portfolio.

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.”

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
ENE225 – Bioenergy. 5
ENE228 – Bioenergy and Chemical Energy Technique. 5
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