Process of Energy Production
Objectives
Specific objectives: (a) Basic knowledge in energetic conversion for the energy generation, thermic and/or electric, monitorization techniques and consumption control; (b) Energy and environment equilibrium; (c) At the level of the process and equipments the focus will be on pyrolisis and gasification and in the processes of treatment and valorization of biomass and residues. The basic knowledge will be essential for the decision of the strategical options, either at the policy or at the technique and technologie levels.
Specific expertise: (a) To define, conceive and select components and equipments, to project and control the construction and maintenance of energy production facilities and equipment; (b) To plan and coordinate the energy facilities and systems; (c) To conceive ID&D projects for process improvement or for new energy processes and technologies and/or the optimizedmanagement of energy systems; (d) To conceive and/or to support the implementation of energy policies, including the area of science and technology.
General characterization
Code
9622
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Maria Margarida Boavida Pontes Gonçalves
Hours
Weekly - 2
Total - 42
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
Not aplicable
Bibliography
Sjaak van Loo (2008) The Handbook of Biomass Combustion and Co-firing, Earthscan Publications Ltd. (Ed.), 464 pp (ISBN 978-184407249)
Rezaiyan, J. and Cheremisinoff, NP. (2005) Gasification Technologies: A Primer for Engineers and Scientists, CRC Press (Ed.), 360 pp (ISBN 978-082472247)
Bridgewater, AV. and DGB Boocock (2006) Science in thermal and chemical biomass conversion, CPL Press (Ed.), 2 Vol., (ISBN 1872691978)
Bridgwater AV. (2008) Advances in Thermochemical Biomass Conversion, Vol. I, Bridgwater AV. (Ed.), Springer (Publs.), 1770 pp (ISBN 0751401714)
Quaak, H. E. Stassen and H. Knoef (1999) Energy from Biomass: A Review of combustion and Gasification technologies, World Bank Publications (Ed.), 1999-03
Publications of Journals and Conferences Proceedings, books/books chapters.
Teaching method
Lectures (tutor supervision) and practical (critical analysis of case studies) sessions.
Evaluation method
Final examination. Succed with a minimum grade of 9.5 values (out of 20 values).
Subject matter
Integrated bioenergy systems. Principal systems of residues and products for valorization. Qualitative and quantitative characterization of residues. Physical, chemical and biological treatments. Physical and chemical characteristics of fuels and biomass.
Biomass conversion. Conversion technologies. Less pollutant technologies. Fundamental concepts on combustion. Processes and equipments. Principal pollutants. Mechanisms of formation. Conversion of units. Environmental and economic aspects.
Pyrolisis. Processes and equipments. Flux of materials. Composition of the resulting fuel. Advantages and disavantages. Environmental and economic aspects.
Gasification. Processes and equipments. Flux of materials. Fuel composition. Advantages and disadvantages. Environmental and economic aspects.
Liquefaction and co-combustion. Processes and equipments. Flux of materials. Fuel composition. Advantages and disadvantages. Environmental and economic aspects.