Making Fuels from Algae
Credits: 9 PDH
PDH Course Description:
This course is an overview of the process of converting raw algal biomass into biofuels.Topics:
- Algal biology
- Algal cultivation
- Downstream processing: harvesting and dewatering
- Current practices for lipid extraction from algae
- Algal biofuel conversion technologies
- Distribution and utilization
- Resource requirements for different cultivation approaches
- Large demands for water for cultivation
- Recycling and disposal of water used in cultivation
- Location of algal cultivation facilities near carbon-dioxide emitting industries
- Commercial co-products from algae
- Transportation and storage issues of raw biomass and fuel intermediates
- Meeting fuel regulatory requirements and gaining customer acceptance
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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Download the Study Guide
3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.
Take the final exam
4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.
Intended Audience: for chemical, civil, mechanical, and environmental engineers interested in learning about the potential for producing biofuels from cultivating algae.
Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy
Mark Rossow PhD, PE (retired)