Biomass Conversion and Biofuels

2023/2024

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The module is based on knowledge achieved when studying the 2nd semester on the Master of Science in Energy Engineering with a thermal specialisation or Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Engineering with specialisation in Process Engineering and Combustion Technology or similar.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

  • Biomass resource quantification
  • Thermo-chemical and bio-chemical conversion pathways
  • Biorefinery concepts

Skills

  • Be able to assess suitable conversion routes for specific biomasses
  • Be able to carry out chemical analysis of fuels to assess their properties
  • Be able to analyse and evaluate processes of biomass conversion to fuel or energy
  • Be able to evaluate the sustainability of biofuels from different biomass resources using a life cycle perspective with focus on greenhouse gas emissions
  • Be able to apply process modelling methods to biorefinery concepts using digital platforms

Competences

  • Independently be able to assess biomass resources dedicated for bioenergy production and to design systems of biomass conversion, i.e. biorefineries
  • Independently be able to design and analyse production processes for converting biomass resource into biofuel

Type of instruction

The course is taught by a mixture of lectures, lab. exercises and self-studies including e-learning activities.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course module, the work load is expected to be 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams

Name of examBiomass Conversion and Biofuels
Type of exam
Oral exam based on a project
Oral mini project examination based on a delivered mini project or test report made by one or more students
ECTS5
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleAvancerede biobrændstoffer
Module codeN-EE-K3-12B
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterAutumn
ECTS5
Language of instructionEnglish
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg, Campus Esbjerg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Study BoardStudy Board of Energy
DepartmentDepartment of Energy
FacultyThe Faculty of Engineering and Science