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TEC 4700 - Bioenergy Technology (3)

When Offered: Fall; Spring
An examination of evolving bioenergy conversion technologies (anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis) which are being developed to displace non-renewable fuels. This course will focus on the concepts, tools, techniques, and materials needed to assess, design, and construct bioenergy technology systems. Coursework will include multimedia presentations, lectures, discussions, films, field trips, homework, guest-speakers, and laboratory activities. Topics include: biogas and digester design, waste to energy, chemistry of biomass, C & N cycles, bioenergy feedstocks, pyrolysis products- biochar, py-oil, and syngas, closed-loop designs, energy balance, life cycle assessment, the bioenergy and agricultural nexus, and eco-industrial models. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: TEC 2029 , TEC 2601 , TEC 3605 , and TEC 3638 .
[Dual-listed with TEC 5700.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing.