Program : Renewable and New Energy Systems (RNES)

Degree : MSc/MEng

Course Code : ACE 614

Course Name : Bioenergy Engineering

Course Category : Compulsory Core Courses

Semester : Second Semester

Credit Hours : 3

Principles and processing methods involved in bioenergy production. Characterization of the properties of biomass: proximate and ultimate analysis, calorific (heating) value, density, moisture content. Classification into Type 1: ligno-cellulosic, starchy, sugar, oilseeds; Type 2: municipal residual waste, organic waste, sewage sludge, manure; Type 3: biofuels from biomass conversion processes (solid: biochar; liquids: bioethanol and biodiesel; gaseous: biogas and syngas). Processes for biomass conversion. Introduction to thermochemical, biochemical, and mechanical processes. Types of reactors, chemical equilibrium and reaction kinetics. Thermochemical conversion (pyrolysis, gasification, reforming, combustion). Biochemical 8 conversion (anaerobic digestion, fermentation).Oil extraction and esterification.Pretreatmentof biomass (pelleting; chipping; torrefaction, bio-drying, etc.). Management of solids / liquids /gaseous biomass process waste. Heat and power generation from biomass boilers and stoves