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Biomass energy

Course Description: Biomass as an energy source and conversion processes, thermal conversion properties of biomass, biogas production, biodiesel production, bioethanol production, pyrolysis, gasification, liquefaction of biomass. Biomass combustion. Biofuel economics, biomass programs and initiatives and analysis of related topics.
Credit hours: 3
Objectives of the course :

Understanding the need for alternative renewable energy sources.
Knowledge about biomass sources and energy generation from biowaste.
* Evaluating different types of bioenergy sources.
Gaining the role of bioenergy in providing clean and friendly energy.
Ability to use software and programs to analyze biomass topics.

Course outputs :

1.1 Understanding the energy source, conversion processes, and characteristics of biomass for thermal conversion.
1.2 Knowledge about biofuel production from raw materials.
Familiar with biomass and biofuel economics.
1.4 Ability to develop different forms of biomass energy.
2.1 Ability to communicate effectively
2.2 Ability to use and apply IT and numerical skills.
2.3 The ability to read and understand research papers.
2.4 The ability to predict, analyze, and determine biomass energy production.
2.5 Ability to evaluate different forms of biomass energy.

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  • Last updated: 2026-05-04

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