Biomass Energy Conversion
Energy Systems Engineering
Faculty of Technology
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomass Energy Conversion | TEM432 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Fall | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Selman ÇAĞMAN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Volkan ÇOBAN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Süleyman SAPMAZ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Calculates biomass energy potentials
2) Makes economical analyses of biogas.
3) Improves process to reuse the sludge biomass
4) Student plans biogas production plant.
5) Student forecasts about biomass reserve sufficiency.
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| 4 | High | High | Middle | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | Middle | High | Low | Low | High | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
| 5 | High | High | Middle | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | Middle | High | Low | Low | High | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Biomass energy potential. Biomass species. Structure and properties of biomass. Biomass burning technologies. Physical transformation processes. Gasification of biomass. Liquefaction of biomass. Biogas production, Anarobic and aerobic fermentation, Biogas production plant planning, biogas production and evaluation methods
Weekly Schedule
1) What is biomass? What are biofuels? What are the types?2) What are the methods of preparing biomass before use as a raw material
3) Biofuel combustion technologies
4) Biogas
5) Biogas plant design and power plant planning form biogas
6) Biogas plant design and power plant planning form biogas
7) Pyrolysis
8) Pyrolysis liquid-Biological oil properties and quality improvement
9) Midterm exam
10) Biodiesel
11) Bioethanol
12) Gasification
13) Feasibility calculations of biomass energy conversion systems
14) Evaluation of energy obtained from biomass in cogeneration systems
15) Exam preparation
16) Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
40% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required