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.