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Course syllabus - Biomass Utilization and Conversion

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

MTK340

Valid from

Autumn semester 2021

Education level

Second cycle

Progressive Specialisation

A1F (Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements).

Main area(s)

Environmental Engineering

School

School of Business, Society and Engineering

Ratified

2021-01-19

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2022-06-14
    • Latest update: 2022-06-14

    Other materials

    No course book is used, relevant literature is distributed in CANVAS during the course.

Objectives

The purpose of the course is to provide in-depth knowledge of biomass as a renewable energy source as well as different conversion technologies.

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course should the course participant be able to:
1. Describe composition and energy-related properties of biomass and explain their impact on energy conversion processes. 
2. Analyze and compare the biomass availability and its potential on local and global scales.
3. Compare and analyze state-of-the art biomass conversion technologies and future R&D trends for biomass utilization.
4. Evaluate and differentiate biofuels and their importance for sustainable development.
5. Design and assess biomass-based conversion technologies in an industrial context by using important key performance indicators.

Course content

The course provides an overview of biomass resources and their availability and potential for energy conversion. Further, the course gives an overview about state-of-the art and future conversion technologies for biomass and related biofuels. System analysis tools are used to assess biomass-based conversion technologies in an industrial context.

Tuition

Web-based teaching and assignments

Specific requirements

120 credits including 90 credits in engineering and/or natural science, of which 15 credits on advanced level, and 7.5 credits mathematics. In addition Swedish course B/Swedish course 3 and English course B/English course 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course B/Swedish course 3.

Examination

Home examination (HEM1), 1.5 credits, grades Excellent (A), Very good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Sufficient (E), Insufficient, complementary work possible (Fx), Insufficient (F), (Learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4)
Assignment (INL1), 2 credits, grades Excellent (A), Very good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Sufficient (E), Insufficient, complementary work possible (Fx), Insufficient (F), (Learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4)
Project (PRO1) 4 credits, grades Excellent (A), Very good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Sufficient (E), Insufficient, complementary work possible (Fx), Insufficient (F), (Learning outcomes: 3, 4, 5)

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Study guide

Grade

AF-skala