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Syllabus

TN0352 Bioenergy - Technology and Systems, 10.0 Credits

Bioenergi - Teknik och system

Subjects

Technology Technology Technique

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Written exam	6.0	0102
Assignment and study trips	4.0	0103

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

- 120 credits, of which 70 credits in Technology/Technique, including 5 credits thermochemical conversion

- 5 credits in Biology

- Knowledge equivalent to English 5 from Swedish Upper Secondary School

Objectives

The course aims at providing in-depth knowledge and understanding of technologies and systems for supply, handling and utilisation of biofuels.

After completed course, the student should be able to:

• Describe and evaluate properties of solid, liquid and gaseous biofuels from various sources: forest biomass, agricultural biomass and waste

• Describe how biofuels are produced, handled, upgraded and utilised for production of electricity, heat and transport fuel

• Evaluate and critically compare environmental and resource aspects for the entire production chain, from source to end user, in a system perspective

• Explain relations between fuel characteristics and technical function of combustion engines and other energy conversion technologies

• Perform calculations for important parameters and dimensioning of a bioenergy process

write a technical report in English on the subject and motivate the assumptions and choices made

• Critically review and oppose a technical report in English

Content

The course content is divided into three parts; solid biofuels, liquid biofuels and biogas, which cover the supply chain from source to end user including primary production, harvest techniques, logistics systems, characteristics of raw materials, upgrading and marketing aspects. Lectures are given regarding the different steps in the supply chain, production and different assortments of biofuel, fuel quality and use of biofuels as well as environmental impact of bioenergy systems. Calculation tasks are performed regarding production, characterisation and use of biofuels as well as dimensioning of a bioenergy plant based on amount and characteristics of biomass, important operational parameters and outputs. Study visit to plant producing or using biofuels are included in the course. Through project assignments, the student is trained in retrieving information, planning and dimensioning a bioenergy system based on calculations, writing a report, reflect critically on other reports as subject integrated communication training, and presenting the findings orally at seminars. Ethical aspects of client relations in the bioenergy sector are addressed.

Compulsory parts include assignment introduction, study visits, reports and seminars, according to guidelines in the schedule.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written individual examination. Approved written assignment reports and oral presentations as well as participation in study visits and assignment introduction.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

The prerequisite of 5 credits in thermochemical conversion can be fulfilled by the course TN0319 Thermochemical conversion. The prerequisite of 5 credits in Biology can be fulfilled by the course BI1323 Energy systems from a biogeoscience perspective.



The course TN0285 Energy and Life Cycle Assessment, 5 credits, or equivalent knowledge, is recommended.

Responsible department

Department of Energy and Technology