Thermochemistry of Biomass Conversion

In this course you will learn about the following aspects of biomass conversion based on thermo-chemical conversion technologies.

- Biomass Characterisation (biomass types, properties, analyses)

- Pretreatment (harvesting, size reduction, drying, torrefaction)

- Thermochemical conversion (combustion, gasification, pyrolysis and hydrothermal processing; reactor types)

- Transportation fuels / biorefinery

- Reactor Engineering (mass & mole balances, ideal reactors)

- Process design (structured design approach, economics)

The final grade of the course consists of the following components:

* the solution to the (up to three) minor assignments (team work) (40%)

* a larger final assignment (team work); (50%)

* evaluation of the final assignment's presentation; (10%)

Final grade calculation: (0.4 * minor group assignments) + (0.5 * larger group assignemtn) + (0.1 * presentation)

Resit/ Repair opportunities:

In case of an insufficient final result, repair options may exist in accordance with Article 17A, Times and number of examinations, sub 1, of the Teaching and Examination Regulations, for:

* minor assignments: submit 1 new minor assignment

* lagers assignment: resubmit report

* Presentation: resit (new presentation)

Disclaimer: information may change depending on unforeseen circumstances or measures (see: TER Art 2, sub 5).