Course syllabus - Biomass as Energy Source
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
MTK311
Valid from
Autumn semester 2018
Education level
Second cycle
Progressive Specialisation
A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
Environmental Engineering
School
School of Business, Society and Engineering
Ratified
2017-01-27
Revised
2018-01-22
Status
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.
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Books
Biomass to renewable energy processes, second edition
Taylor & Francis Inc, 2017 - 437 sidor
ISBN: 978-1-4987-7879-4 LIBRIS-ID: 21872300
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. Describe different biomass based energy sources
2. Describe composition and characterisation of biomass
3. Compare different techniques for biomass conversion
4. Implement basic strategies for control of conversion processes
5. Describe availability and potential of bio energy on local and global scale
6. Reflect on environmental impacts and lifecycle analysis of biomass conversion processes
7. Describe biomass conversion pathways- current technology available 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
Web based tuition and web based exercises
Specific requirements
Bachelor of Science in engineering or natural sciences, at least 180 credits or equivalent, including 7.5 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 MTK310 Biomass as Energy Source.