Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 15239/2016 - 19/12/2016
5 ECTS; 3º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 TP , Cód. 814236.
Lecturer
- Marco António Mourão Cartaxo (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
To promote knowledge of bioenergy, its production processes, and its applications.
To raise awareness of its use and its contribution to sustainable development.
To know how to assess its advantages and disadvantages.
To recognize its importance in the development of the country and Europe in the coming years, as well as the market opportunities that will arise.
Program
Theoretical program
1. Introduction to bioenergies.
1.1. Bioenergy concept.
1.2. Photosynthesis and the carbon cycle.
1.3. Biomass: types, sources, characteristics, derived products.
1.4. Technologies available for the production of bioenergy.
1.5. European energy strategy.
1.6. Situation in Portugal and applicable legislation.
1.7. Environmental impact and sustainability..
2. Description of liquid biofuel production processes.
2.1. Biodiesel.
2.2. Bioethanol.
2.3. Other liquid biofuels.
3. Description of gaseous biofuel production processes.
3.1. Biogas.
3.2. Biohydrogen.
3.3. Other gaseous biofuels.
4. The use of biofuels in cogeneration.
4.1. Heat production.
4.2. Steam production.
4.3. Combined heat and power generation.
5. Bioenergy in the future.
5.1. Bioelectricity.
5.2. Biorefineries.
5.3. Disruptive technologies and innovation.
6. Other types of renewable energy.
6.1. Solar energy.
6.2. Wind energy.
6.3. Hydro energy.
6.4. Geothermal energy.
6.5. Wave energy.
6.6. Hydrogen.
6.7. Diversification of renewable sources.
6.7.1. Integration into the energy system.
6.7.2. Decentralized production systems.
7. Comparison with fossil energy sources.
7.1. Coal.
7.2. Petroleum.
7.3. Natural gas.
7.4. Nuclear.
Theoretical-practical program
In the theoretical-practical classes, exercises to apply the concepts introduced in the theoretical classes will be solved, case studies will be discussed and some laboratory works will be proposed:
Practical work 1: Production of biodiesel and study of some properties (2 classes).
Practical work 2: Bioethanol production and its characterization (2 classes).
Practical work 3: Biogas production from organic waste (2 classes).
If possible, study visits will be carried out.
Evaluation Methodology
1 - Continuous evaluation
1.1 - Practical assessment (AP)= 0.4A + 0.3B + 0.3C
A - Mandatory performance of all laboratory works and of the study visits.
B - Attendance and participation in classes.
C - Presentation of a work related to bioenergies.
1.2 - Theoretical assessment (TA): written test.
2 - Final evaluation: written test (TA).
Minimum final grade for approval of 10 values.
3 - Final classification (CF) = 0.65AT + 0.35AP
Bibliography
- Demirbas, A. (2009). Biohydrogen For Future Engine Fuel Demands. London: Springer
- Klass, D. (2009). Biomass for Renewable Energy, Fuels, and Chemicals. New York: Academic Press
- Mousdale, D. (2008). Biofuels: Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Sustainable Development. New York: CRC Press
Teaching Method
Theoretical lectures, where the fundamental principles and concepts are described. Theoretical-practical classes where application exercises are solved, case studies are analyzed and laboratory works are performed.
Software used in class
Not applicable.
