Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change,
in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Gerin Patrick; Jeanmart Hervé;
Language
English
Main themes
- Origin and composition of the biomass
- Physico-chemical characterisation of biomass
- Thermo-chemical conversion (pyrolysis, combustion, gasification)
- Bio-chemical conversion (fermentation)
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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In consideration of the reference table AA of the program "Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering", this course contributes to the development, to the acquisition and to the evaluation of the following experiences of learning:
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Content
This is an advanced optional course. It is focused on the study of the different biomass conversion routes for energy purposes. It is split into two parts. One is dealing with the thermo-chemical conversions: pyrolysis, combustion and gasification. The other one is devoted to the bio-chemical conversion routes: ethanologenic fermentation and methanogenic fermentation. The production of biodiesel from oily biomass is not addressed.
Teaching methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
The course is based on lectures given by the two professors and on applications given to the students if the form of homeworks. The course content is updated yearly following the research progresses made by both teachers in their respective fields and by the scientific community.Several industrial visits and labs are also organised for the students to illustrate the theoretical content of the course.
Evaluation methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
The evaluation is based on the quality of the homeworks, projetcs and on an oral discussion between the professors and the students.
Other information
This course is open to student following a master in engineering or bio-engineering.
Online resources
Faculty or entity
MECA
Force majeure
Evaluation methods
The oral examination will be organised online with MS Teams. During this exam, you must have access to a camera. Otherwise, the modalities remain the same
