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Energy from Biomass

Instructor:

Prof.Dr.-Ing. Martin Kaltschmitt

Course Format:

2 Hours Lecture, 1 Hour Exercise

Period:

Winter Semester

Language:

German & English

Recommended Previous Knowledge:

none

Contents:

Biomass within the energy system

Biomass as a source of energy

Thermo-chemical conversion

Combustion

Gasification

Char coal production

Physical-chemical conversion

Bio-chemical conversion

Biogas

Bioethanol

Learning Outcomes:

Deep knowledge of the interdisciplinary interrelationsship and the classification of the topic of the lessons within the scientific and social environment.

Theoretical use of very demanding methods and processes within this topic of the lessons.

Assessment of different approaches for solutions within a multidimensional decision area.

Reading Resources:

Kaltschmitt, M.; Hartmann, H. (Hrsg.): Energie aus Biomasse; Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, 2009, 2. Auflage

Performance Record:

Written examination

Workload:

90 hours total

Further Information:

www.tu-harburg.de/iue

Contact:

kaltschmitt@tu-harburg.de

Credit points of this module can be found in the course plan for the corresponding course of study.