RENE2000
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of biomass technology options for production of renewable energy (heat and electric power), fuels and chemicals that are suitable as substitutes for fossil fuels and their refined products. Students will gain insight into biomass properties and resource characteristics, utilisation concepts, treatment and conversion technologies as well as environmental consequences of bioenergy. The emphasis is on thermochemical approaches although biological methods (e.g. microbial conversion) are also covered in the course.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Determine the important properties of biomass
2. Perform basic engineering calculations (mass and heat balances) for biomass-based energy systems
3. Identify and design suitable systems and technologies for biomass utilisation
4. Analyse bioenergy systems and their potential in future energy supply
5. Produce solutions to real-world problems related to bioenergy
6. Plan sub-processes and unit operations required in biomass utilisation facilities
7. Work with a team to apply knowledge of bioenergy to develop and conduct a project
Content
- Biomass and it's Energy Resources
- Overview of Biomass Conversion Technologies for Bioenergy
- Physical Conversion Methods for Preparing Biomass Feedstocks
- Thermal Conversion 1: Combustion
- Thermal Conversion 2: Pyrolysis
- Thermal Conversion 3: Gasification
- Thermal Conversion 4: Liquefaction
- Biochemical Conversion
- Biological Conversion and Other Advanced Methods
- Integrated Biomass Production
Assumed knowledge
First year of engineering calculus, physics, chemistry and general engineering courses or equivalent.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assignment 1
Written Assignment: Assignment 2
Written Assignment: Assignment 3
Project: Mini Project (Bioenergy)
Formal Examination: Final Exam
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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