Learning objectives
1- Knowledge and understanding:
- Acquire knowledge on the chemical and biological evaluation of available biomasses.
- know the organizational and management aspects of biogas plants.
- possess the techniques for proper biomass management for the purpose of their optimal production of biogas.
- show mastery of chimo, physical and biological factors that affect the bio-methane synthesis
- to know the laws governing the production of biogas and its energy use.
2- Applied knowledge and understanding:
- know the plant types and the constructive features of the digesters.
- biomass management and cod management
- know the benefits of biogas plants.
3- Judgment autonomy:
- show mastery of factors affecting biodegradation and functional parameters of biogas plants.
- make an assessment of the available biomass productive potential
4- Communicative Skills:
- Know how to communicate clearly to the experienced and even the least accredited interlocutors the productive potential of biogas plants.
5- Learning Skills:
- Be able to adapt their own indications to the different production contexts and to the different managerial levels that can be found at farms.
- Being able to correctly interpret the results of scientific research on BIOGAS production
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Study of microbiological and chemical bases of the physico-chemical and technological bases of the process. The types of systems, the construction characteristics of the digesters, facilities and equipment for the loading and unloading of biomass. The use of biogas and related regulatory issues.
Biomass can be used for biogas production: cattle slurry, pig slurry, poultry manure, slaughterhouse waste, crop residues, energy crops, agro-industrial organic waste, sewage sludge, organic fraction of municipal waste
Availability and energy yields of different biomass
Full programme
Study of microbiological and chemical bases of the physico-chemical and technological bases of the process. The types of systems, the construction characteristics of the digesters, facilities and equipment for the loading and unloading of biomass. The use of biogas and related regulatory issues.
Biomass can be used for biogas production: cattle slurry, pig slurry, poultry manure, slaughterhouse waste, crop residues, energy crops, agro-industrial organic waste, sewage sludge, organic fraction of municipal waste
Availability and energy yields of different biomass
Bibliography
"ANAEROBIC DIGESTION" Chiumienti A., Chiumienti R., Borso F., Red. Friuli Venezia Giulia Autonomous Region 2003.
"BIOGAS FROM URBAN SOLID WASTE" Vismara R., Malpei F., centemero M. Ed. Dario Flaccovio 2008.
Teaching methods
Lectures and practical exercises at facilities in the area
Assessment methods and criteria
Learning evaluation will take place through summative assessment.
Mode and type of test: interview with a maximum duration of 30 minutes, consisting of no. 5 questions. During the course of the test, the knowledge and understanding of the theoretical (Question 1 - Descriptor 1) and applied (Question 2 - Descriptor 2) themes, the ability to analyze hypothetical cases (Question 3 - Descriptor 3) the communication skill (Question 4 - Descriptor 4) and the ability to interpret scientific results (Question 5 - Descriptor 5) will be verified through the presentation of specific questions, pictures, case study and tables of data.
Scale of assessment: the scale of assessment ranges from 0 to 30 cum laude.
Weights and evaluation criteria: Each satisfactory answer has the maximum value of n. 6 points; unanswered or wrong answers have a value of 0; punctuality, completeness, and language ownership in all responses allows the achievement of laude.
Materials useful to support the test: no paper or electronic material is allowed.
Methods for returning test results: The oral result is communicated immediately at the end of the test.
Other information
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