Further Processing of BiomassLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The students know the main solid and fluid processed biofuel products and their production processes, as well as the basics of biogas production. They can estimate the raw material flows of a pellet and briquette factory, the field area required for biofuel production, the biogas production potential of different biomasses, and the prerequisites for production in the Finnish climate. The students are familiar, starting with oil plant seeds, and the utilization techniques of biogas, in particular, in the rural environment. with the production process of biodiesel at the farm level.

Content

- the production techniques and economy of solid and liquid biofuels and biogas
- the production and practical application of pellets, briquettes, biodiesel and biogas

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Inexperienced performer (1-2)
• knows the potential uses of processed biofuel products
• knows the production techniques of solid and liquid biofuels and biogas
• knows the information sources of the field

Developing performer (3-4)
In addition to the aforementioned:
• can estimate the economy and material flows of the production of processed biofuel products
• is familiar with the present state of research in the field
• can collect information and evaluate its applicability value

Competent performer (5)
In addition to the aforementioned:
• can assess the competitiveness of processed biofuel products and the market situation development, as compared to other fuels
• can apply research data to practice and to development activities