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  • 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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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    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)
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