Course description
Handle the basic concepts involved in biomass-based energy management.
Why enrol on this course?
Who can take this course?
Employed, self-employed or unemployed people who want to improve their skills.
Free course
Subsidised training, at no cost to the student.
Online course
Study from home with a flexible format.
Certified course
When you finish you will be able to certify the training you have completed.
Course content
1. INTRODUCTION TO THE ENERGY SYSTEM
1.1. The concept of energy.
1.2. Energy resources.
1.3. Environmental impact.
1.4. Energy markets.
2. GENERAL ASPECTS OF BIOMASS
2.1. Introduction.
2.2. Current situation of biomass.
2.3. Energy characteristics.
2.4. Types of biomass.
2.5. Applications of biomass.
2.6. Legislation.
3. DRY RESIDUAL BIOMASS
3.1. Dry residual biomass resources.
3.2. Assessing dry residual biomass resources.
3.3. Pre-treatment of dry residual biomass.
3.4. Systems for using dry residual biomass.
4. ENERGY CROPS AND BIOFUELS
4.1. Types of energy crops.
4.2. Biofuels.
5. WET RESIDUAL BIOMASS
5.1. Types of wet residual biomass.
5.2. Biogas.
6. MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
6.1. Types of municipal solid waste.
6.2. Municipal solid waste management.
6.3. Energy treatment systems.
6.4. Products resulting from incineration.
6.5. Products from controlled landfills.
6.6. Requirements for a controlled landfill.
6.7. Using landfill gas.
6.8. Applications of landfill gas.
1.1. The concept of energy.
1.2. Energy resources.
1.3. Environmental impact.
1.4. Energy markets.
2. GENERAL ASPECTS OF BIOMASS
2.1. Introduction.
2.2. Current situation of biomass.
2.3. Energy characteristics.
2.4. Types of biomass.
2.5. Applications of biomass.
2.6. Legislation.
3. DRY RESIDUAL BIOMASS
3.1. Dry residual biomass resources.
3.2. Assessing dry residual biomass resources.
3.3. Pre-treatment of dry residual biomass.
3.4. Systems for using dry residual biomass.
4. ENERGY CROPS AND BIOFUELS
4.1. Types of energy crops.
4.2. Biofuels.
5. WET RESIDUAL BIOMASS
5.1. Types of wet residual biomass.
5.2. Biogas.
6. MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
6.1. Types of municipal solid waste.
6.2. Municipal solid waste management.
6.3. Energy treatment systems.
6.4. Products resulting from incineration.
6.5. Products from controlled landfills.
6.6. Requirements for a controlled landfill.
6.7. Using landfill gas.
6.8. Applications of landfill gas.