Introduction to Biofuels
Credits: 4 PDH
PDH Course Description:
This course addresses the basics of Biofuel production, including processes, and technology presently available, as well as future developmental goals.Topics:
- Sustainability
- Feedstock production and logistics
- Conversion technology
- Distribution infrastructure
- Blending technology
- Environmental, Safety, and Health concerns
- US Potential for Biofuels
- Governmental approaches to efficient and affordable biofuels
- Cellulosic Ethanol research and technology
- Basics of Cellulosic Ethanol production
- Pretreatment processes
- Enzymatic hydrolysis
- Fermentation
- Process integration
- Thermochemical conversion
- Biomass analysis
- Potentials of Switchgrass as a biomass source
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Intended audience: electrical, mechanical, civil, energy, chemical, environmental, construction,and industrial engineers.
Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy
Harlan Bengtson PhD, PE