ENE420 Bioenergy
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Souman Rudra
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
EnglishCourse contents
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Biomass sources for energy use
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Biomass properties and types
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Biofuel processing and storage
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Biological conversion processes (ethanol fermentation and biogas production)
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Thermochemical conversion processes (combustion, gasification, pyrolysis, torrefaction, liquefaction)
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Physical and Chemical processes (Oil extraction, and trans-esterification)
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Physics and chemistry of different conversion process specially for combustion
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Boiler and combustion plants
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Process analysis of bioenergy conversion to energy
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Properties of fossil fuels and biofuels
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Combustion products and emissions
Bioeconomy and sustainability
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.
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises and laboratory work. Estimated work load for the average student is approximately 200 hours
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 Single Standing Module
Yes, if there are places available.
Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module
Admission requirements for the course are the same as for the master’s programme in Renewable energy.
Assessment methods and criteria
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.
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 |