Power Generation from Bio Fuels
Energieerzeugung durch Biotreibstoff
6 CPSummerENno longer offered
Contents
Properties, emissions and greenhouse gas reduction potential of biofuels, theory of energy conversion of the various conversion processes, thermal (pyrolysis / gasification) and biological (fermentation) processing into gaseous fuels, combustion technologies for solid biomass (wood, straw), vegetable oil used in internal combustion engines (CHP) system concepts , design and calculation methods, practical knowledge through demonstration of power generation from bio fuels.
Learning outcomes
The students acquire knowledge of basics of power generation from bio fuels and operation of plants for thermal use of biomass. Thus, students are able to perform location-specific studies and have the posibility to visit the facilities designed to generate energy from bio fuels.
Assessment
• Written examination, 90 minutes OR • Oral examination, 45 minutes In the first lecture it will be announced, if the examination will be offered in written or oral form.
Literature (3)
- Flaig, H., Mohr, H.: Energie aus Biomassen, Springer Verlag 1993
- T. Bohn :Nutzung regenerativer Energie Handbuchreihe ENERGIE; Band 13, Technischer Verlag Resch; Verlag TÜV Rheinland, Gräfeling, 1988
- Lecture scripts
Remarks
No more offers from the summer-semester 2023 .
Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 14 Oct 2026Original