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: On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the design of systems, components or processes of biomass energy systems to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. 2. Conduct investigations of well-defined problems; locate and search relevant codes and catalogues, conduct standard tests and measurements. 3. Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools to well-defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations. 4. Demonstrates knowledge of the responsibilities of an engineering technician generally. 5. Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of engineering technician work in the solution of well- defined engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts. 6. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member in diverse technical teams. 7. Communicate effectively on well-defined engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend the work of others, document their own work, and give and receive clear instructions. 8. Recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in independent updating in the context of specialized technical knowledge.

Prerequisite: Minimum Entry Requirements of the programme

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 12

Offered In: Semester 2