Program Overview

Biofuels and CCU-based E-fuels Module

Introduction

The Biofuels and CCU-based E-fuels module is part of the Master of Science in Energy Engineering, Sustainable Energy Engineering, or similar programs. It is offered in the 9th semester.

Learning Objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge of biomass resource quantification and availability
• Have knowledge of pretreatment techniques for biomass conversion
• Have knowledge of thermo- and bio-chemical as well as catalytic conversion pathways
• Have knowledge of advanced biofuels
• Have knowledge of biorefinery concepts involving energy products
• Have knowledge of carbon capture methods, transportation, and storage
• Have knowledge of CO2 utilization for E-fuels

Skills

• Be able to carry out chemical analysis of fuels to assess their properties and applicability in the infrastructure
• Be able to analyse and evaluate processes of biomass conversion to fuel or energy, including mass and energy balances
• Be able to apply process modelling, integration, and optimization methods to biorefinery concepts
• Be able to evaluate the various carbon capture technologies and its applications in E-fuels, fertilizer industry, and other applications, etc.

Competences

• Independently be able to assess biomass resources dedicated for bioenergy production and to design systems of biomass conversion, i.e. biorefineries
• Independently to be able to quantify and communicate biorefining concepts
• To participate with expertise in an interdisciplinary field with specialists from other fields
• Independently be able to design and analyse carbon capture processes and CO2 utilisation

Type of Instruction

The course is taught by a mixture of lectures, lab exercises, and self-studies.

Exam

Exams

• Name of exam: Biofuels and CCU-based E-fuels
• Type of exam: Oral exam
• ECTS: 5
• Permitted aids: With certain aids
• Assessment: 7-point grading scale
• Type of grading: Internal examination
• Criteria of assessment: The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the Module

• Danish title: Biobr熡dstoffer og CCU-baserede E-br熡dstoffer
• Module code: N-EE-K3-26
• Module type: Course
• Duration: 1 semester
• Semester: Autumn
• ECTS: 5
• Language of instruction: English
• Empty-place Scheme: Yes
• Location of the lecture: Campus Aalborg
• Responsible for the module: Tamas Kerekes

Organisation

• Study Board: Study Board of Energy
• Department: Department of Energy
• Faculty: The Faculty of Engineering and Science

Module Details

The module focuses on biofuels and CCU-based E-fuels, covering biomass resource quantification, pretreatment techniques, conversion pathways, and biorefinery concepts. It also delves into carbon capture methods, CO2 utilization, and the analysis and evaluation of biomass conversion processes. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competences necessary to design and analyze biorefinery concepts and carbon capture processes independently.