ACE 714: Advanced Bioenergy Engineering (3 Credit Hours)
Biofuels from biomass conversion processes (solid: biochar; liquids: bioethanol and biodiesel;
gaseous: biogas and syngas). Types of reactors, chemical equilibrium and reaction kinetics.
Thermochemical conversion (pyrolysis, gasification, reforming, combustion). Biochemical
conversion (anaerobic digestion, fermentation). Oil extraction and esterification. Pretreatment
of biomass (pelleting; chipping; torrefaction, bio-drying, etc.). Management of solids / liquids /
gaseous biomass process waste. Heat and power generation from biomass boilers and stoves
(operation, sizing criteria); costs. Power generation from biofuels: engines (ICE), turbines (steam
or gas) and fuel cells. Case studies: gasification plant + ICE. Process modeling and simulation
with commercial softwares, such as ASPEN Plus or CHEMCAD etc. Methane combustion and
methane steam reforming.
- Teacher: Collins Udanor