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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Bioenergy Conversion Technologies MMK464 Elective Bachelor's degree 4 Spring 6

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Kadri Süleyman YİĞİT
Research Assistant Özgür KAPLAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Develop an understanding of the benefits and limitations of using biomass for bioenergy (sources, variability, supply etc.)
2) Relate biomass characteristics and composition to appropriate pre-treatment requirements and potential bioenergy valorization pathways
3) Evaluate the nature of biomass-energy value chains within the context of future bio-based economies.
4) Perform basic engineering calculations for biomass based energy systems.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

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Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Chemistry

Course Contents

Understanding environmental aspects of bioenergy Determining biomass types and characteristics Defining biomass fuels production, treatment and storage methods Understanding thermochemical and biochemical conversion of biomass for energy application

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction to Bioenergy Systems
2) Energy Outline of Turkey and World
3) Biomass Feedstocks
4) Waste to Energy Concept
5) Fundamentals of Biochemistry
6) Fundamentals of Combustion
7) Mid Term Exam
8) Fermentation, Trans-esterification
9) Anaerobic Digestion
10) Anaerobic Digestion
11) Combustion
12) Gasification
13) Pyrolysis
14) Recent developments in bioenergy conversion technologies
15) General overview of the course
16) Final Exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Self Study


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade

40%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Not Required