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Course syllabus - Biomass as Energy Source

7.5 credits

MTK310

Autumn semester 2017

Course syllabus valid from Autumn semester 2019
Course syllabus valid from Autumn semester 2018
Course syllabus valid from Autumn semester 2017

Second cycle

A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).

Environmental Engineering

School of Business, Society and Engineering

2017-01-27

This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

Objectives

The purpose of the course is to provide in-depth knowledge of biomass as a renewable energy source as well as different conversion technologies.

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course the student shall be able to
1. Categorize different biomass based energy sources and explain their composition
2. Explain and assess different principles for characterisation of biomass
3. Compare different techniques for biomass conversion
4. Implement basic strategies for control of conversion processes
5. Evaluate availability and potential of bio energy on local and global scale
6. Evaluate environmental impacts and apply lifecycle analysis of biomass conversion processes
7. Assess different methods for biomass conversion - current available technology, and research and development status

Course content

The course will mainly address the following:
Biomass based energy sources, composition and characterisation of biomass, techniques for biomass conversion, strategies for control, availability and potential of bio energy, environmental impacts and lifecycle analysis.

Tuition

Lectures, exercises

Specific requirements

Bachelor of Science in engineering or natural sciences, at least 180 credits or equivalent, including 22.5 credits in Mathematics and 7.5 credits within environmental engineering. In addition Swedish B/Swedish 3 and English B/ English 6 are required. In cases where the course is given in English, exemption from the Swedish B/Swedish 3 is given.

Examination

Examination via computer (TEN1), 6 credits, grades 3, 4 or 5 (learning outcomes 1-6)
Assignment (INL1), 1,5 credits, grades 3, 4 or 5 (learning outcomes 3, 6)

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course overlaps 7,5 credits with MTK311 Biomass as Energy Source.