Unit Code: DRE641

Unit Name: Biomass Energy System

Description: This unit builds on the fundamental concepts in understanding biofuels/bioenergy systems; renewable feedstock, their production, availability and attributes for biofuel/bioenergy production; types of biomass-derived fuels and energy; thermochemical conversion of biomass to heat, power and fuel; biochemical conversion of biomass to fuel; environmental aspects of biofuel production; economics and life-cycle analysis of biofuel; value adding of biofuel residues; case studies on biofuel production.

Learning Target Outcomes:

Prerequisite: Minimum Entry Requirements of the programme

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 12

Offered In: Semester 2