FORNY210 Bio Energy – Technology and Value Chains

The course gives an introduction to technical, economical and environmental aspects of bioenergy and the use of biomass for different energy services. Included topics are:

• Biomass resources - properties and availability
• Biofuels, energy content and combustion
• Technologies for biobased heat, power and fuels for transport
• Profitability and markets for bioenergy
• Bioenergy and the environment

A candidate with a completed qualification has the following learning outcomes in the course:

Knowledge:

Good overview of value chains and technologies for bioenergy, environmental effects and the role of bioenergy in the Norwegian and in the global energy system.

The student shall have:

• Broad knowledge about availability and cots of different biomass resources
• Know how biomass can be converted to different energy services
• Know how the use of biomass influence climate and nature
• Make appraisals of energy system benefits of bioenergy
• Be aware of global challenges and opportunities related to sustainability and bioenergy

Skills:

• Be able to calculate energy content and efficiencies of different biofuels and technologies
• Be able to analyse properties, costs and suitability of different biomass types
• Be able to analyse the profitability of bioenergy technologies and projects
• Describe the environmental effect of different bioenergy solutions

General competence:

• The student can communicate and discuss issues related to economic, technological and climate and environmental aspects of bioenergy
• The student must be able to communicate about academic issues that are dealt with in the course, both with specialists and to the general public