Recovery of Bioproducts and Bioenergy (250MEA008) – Course 2024/25 PDF
Contents
1. Biomass and bioenergy 2. Sources of biomass 3. Types of biofuels and production processes 4. Biorefineries. Circular bioeconomy. Case studies 5. Energy transition. National and international regulations
Specific Objectives
- To define the concepts of biomass, bioernergy, biorefinery, and circular bioeconomy. - To identify the different types of biofuels and biomass sources. - To describe the current situation in the field of biofuels.
Dedication
3h Large group + 5h 20m Self Study1. Anaerobic digestion 2. Anaerobic technologies 3. Low-tech digesters 4. Biogas upgrading
Specific Objectives
- To describe the anaerobic digestion process. - To identify and design anaerobic technologies. - To show sustainability aspects related to low-tech digesters. - To describe biogas upgrading processes.
Dedication
8h 30m Large group + 2h 45m Medium group + 3h 45m Laboratory classes + 26h 40m Self Study1. Biohidrogen 2. Bioethanol 3. Biodiesel
Specific Objectives
- To describe production processes for gaseous and liquid biofuels.
Dedication
3h Large group + 3h Medium group + 3h Laboratory classes + 16h Self Study1. Nutrients 2. Biopolymers 3. Bioplastics 4. Metals
Specific Objectives
- To describe processes for resource recovery from waste materials and water.
Dedication
11h Large group + 4h Medium group + 3h Laboratory classes + 32h Self Study