Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

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 Study
Total: 8h 20m

1. 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 Study
Total: 41h 40m

1. 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 Study
Total: 25h

1. 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
Total: 50h