Bioenergy (5 cr)

Objective

After this course you can:
- name different bio-energy raw material sources and applications
- describe the most common methods to produce bioenergy
- discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the use of bio-energy
- analyze the strengths and weaknesses of different raw materials and processing chains
- identify the role of bioenergy in circulation economy
- determine the profitability of production and use of bioenergy.

Content

• What materials can be processed into bioenergy?
• How are solid biofuels manufactured and processed?
• How to produce liquid biofuels and biogas?
• Why are biofuels used and supported?
• What are the limitations and challenges associated with the production of biofuels?
• What does the price of bioenergy consist of?

Evaluation

Students can
-use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
-choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.

Course material

Osoitetaan tai jaetaan Learnissa

Study forms and methods

Luennot, harjoitukset, tehtävät, kokeet
Vaihtoehtona itseopiskelu ja tentti

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

1. Fuels and heating systems
2. Renewable energy
3. Energy engineering chemistry