Energy conversion of biomass

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Department of Energy Engineering

Synopsis:

The course comprises of following topics:

biomass in context of energy mix in the Czech Republic and Europe

biomass characteristics, specifications, general properties, formation of biomass

biomass as a fuel

thermochemical conversions: combustion

thermochemical conversions: gasification

thermochemical conversions: pyrolysis

thermochemical conversions: hydrothermal conversion

production of liquid biofuels: vegetable oils

production of liquid biofuels: ethanol

biogas

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Study materials:

Kaltschmitt, M. a kol: Energie aus Biomasse

Reed, T.B.: Biomass gasification principles and technology

van Loo, S., Koppejan, J.: The handbook of biomass combustion and co-firing

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No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans: