Course - Biofuels and Biorefineries - TKP4180
TKP4180 - Biofuels and Biorefineries
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade:
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | 100/100 | 4 hours | C |
Course content
Renewable biomass resources (forests, annual/biannual plants, other biological raw materials).
Structure and properties of plant raw materials, including wood.
Chemical composition of the raw material, and relevant chemical reactions.
Biofuels manufacture, biorefining.
Biocomposites and other materials from renewable resources.
Industrial processes based on biological raw materials.
Learning outcome
At the end of the subject, the students should know:
- Resources and properties of plant raw materials.
- Energy content of wood and other plant biomass, energy from plant biomass-
- Biofuels: Types, application and manufacture.
- Structure and properties of biocomposites and other materials from renewable raw materials.
- Selected industrial processes for the manufacture of biofuels, chemicals and materials from renewable resources.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, individual studies and exercises. Some of the exercises will be compulsory laboratory exercises.
Compulsory assignments
- Laboratorieøvinger
Further on evaluation
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral.
Recommended previous knowledge
Equivalent to 3rd year level studies at the Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology study program at NTNU.
Required previous knowledge
Basic chemistry, physics and chemical engineering.
Course materials
Drapcho, C.M., Nhuan, N.P., Walker, T.H. (2008): "Biofuels Engineering Process Technology", McGraw-Hill, ISBN 978-0-07-148749-8.
In addition will other chapters from other books be used (given at studystart).
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TKP4125 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2019
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Chemical Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Written examination 100/100 C 2019-06-01 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL120 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 0 - Summer UTS Written examination 100/100 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"