Bioressources and Biorefineries
2022/2023
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
Students who have passed the module should be able to
- provide an overview of accessibility and sustainability related to different biomass sources and their conversion processes
- account for existing biorefinery concepts, classification systems and technologies
- compare different types of biorefineries with each other and with oil refineries and relate the refineries in a green transition context and with respect to the UN SDG goals
Skills
- evaluate biomasses with respect to their applicability in biorefineries and outline which yields and qualities that are associated with applicability
- identify and analyze the limitations by existing physical-chemical, thermochemical, and biological methods for biomass conversion
- set up mass and energy balances for different biomass conversions
- apply one or more of the general calculation models for estimation of costs and energy efficiency in the conversion of different biomasses into different products
Competences
- devise suitable biorefinery techniques for the conversion biomass into specific products
- evaluate environmental consequences of biorefinery activities
- evaluate biorefinery concepts in relation to green transition and to the UN SDG goals
Type of instruction
- Lectures
- Theoretical exercises
Extent and expected workload
150 hours
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Bioressources and Biorefineries |
| Type of exam | Active participation/continuous evaluation
In connection with reexaminations, the examination form will be
written or oral. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Bioressourcer og bioraffinaderier |
| Module code | K-BT-K2-22 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg, Campus Esbjerg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Engineering |
| Department | Department of Chemistry and Bioscience |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Engineering and Science |
