Biomass Production for Energy

Objectives

Acquisition of knowledge, ability and proficiency (1) Production of forestry and dedicated biomass as an energy alternative; (2) Valorization of residues for energy and others purposes.

General characterization

Code

9620

Credits

6.0

Responsible teacher

Ana Luísa Almaça da Cruz Fernando

Hours

Weekly - 2

Total - 42

Teaching language

Português

Prerequisites

Not aplicable.

Bibliography

 El Bassam, N. (1998) Energy plant species. James & James (Science Publishers) Ltd. (Ed.), Londres, Reino Unido, 334 pp. (ISBN 1873936753)

EEA (2006). How much bioenergy can Europe produce without harming the environment? Report No 7/2006. EEA. Copenhagen, Denmark, 67 p..

EEA (2008). Maximising the environmental benefits of Europe´s bioenergy potential. EEA Report  10/2008. EEA. Copenhagen, Denmark, 94 p..

Hasenauer, H. (2005) Sustainable Forest Management. Growth Models for Europe, Hasenauer, H. (Ed.), Springer-Verlag (Publs.), 398 pp (ISBN 978-3540260981)

Deublein D, Steinhauser A (2011) Biogas from Waste and Renewable Resources: An Introduction. 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 572 p (ISBN 978-3527632800)

 

 

Teaching method

Lectures and practical (critical analysis of case studies) sessions.

Evaluation method

Elaboration, presentation and discussion of a specific work subject.

Succeed with a minimum classification of 9.5 values (out of 20 values)

Subject matter

Production of biomass: forests, dedicated crops, residues; conditioning factors. Production, transport and storage. Processing and utilization. Environmental impact. Economic and social dimension. Case studies.

Programs

Programs where the course is taught: