Biogas production in food chainLaajuus (2 cr)
Code: 9A00CM09
Objective
After the course, the student can…
• Assess the biogas potential of food chain
• Identify the business potential and limits of biogas production
• Recognise different types of biogas production technologies
• Plan and develop biogas based business in food chain
Content
Introduction, objectives and practices, assignment
Biogas feedstocks and the chemistry of biogas production
Biogas plant types
Biogas business and feasibility assessments
Case studies and energy production subsidies
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows the basics of biogas production and lists the most important concepts related to production. The student defines the main aspects of biogas production in the food chain. He is able to calculate the biogas potential. The student names the factors affecting biogas production and lists their effects on energy production. The student is able to describe the basic principles of biogas plants and biogas formation. They are able to identify the most important steps in the transition to biogas production in an individual company
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student describes the natural science of biogas production and explains the phenomena related to bioenergy production. The student summarizes biogas production technologies and explains the factors influencing them. The student will be able to describe the circumstances and justify the use of certain practices in biogas production (eg transport biogas, electricity and heat). The student assesses the profitability of biogas production and is able to list measures. Students will be able to explain concepts and apply their knowledge to the circumstances of an individual company
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student explains what natural phenomena biogas production is based on and interprets, calculates and comments on the related scientific problems and concepts. The student explains the technology aiming at biogas production and analyzes the factors affecting it. The student will be able to describe plans for energy production for companies, compare different options and justify their choices and development proposals. The student compares the profitability factors of biogas production and is able to analyze development ideas aimed at it.