Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student learns basic principles of biorefining processes and how especially wood based biomass can be utilized as raw material for biorefining processes.

Content (course unit)

1. Plant biomass material and potential as raw material
2. Wood: structure and potential as a bio based raw material
3. Wood based biorefining processes: mechanical and chemical pulping, chemical and thermochemical conversion
-hydrolysis and fermentation
-combustion, torrefaction, gasification, pyrolysis, liquidification
4. Special topics
a. Bioethanol production and Kraft mill
b. Bioethanol purification processes
c. Kraft mill and energy production: new process concepts

Further information (course unit)

Course material:
Papermaking science and technology. Book 20, Biorefining of forest resources
Different articles related to biomass utilization as raw material for bio based products and energy production

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading is based on lecture tasks, home assignments, group work, preliminary assignments and an exam.
Exam is a compulsory part of the course: 75%
Home assignments (10%) and group work (15%) are also a compulsory part of the course.
Preliminary assignments for visiting lecturers, activity during classes and lecture tasks can improve grade in borderline cases.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact- and distance teaching according to course shedule. Lecture tasks, home assignments, group work, preliminary assignments, visiting lecturers and an exam.

Learning materials

Course material will be available in Moodle. Additional book: Papermaking science and technology. Book 20, Biorefining of forest resources. The book is available through ForestBioFacts learning environment.

Student workload

Lectures: around 32 hours
Independent work: 49 hours

Practical training and working life cooperation

Visiting lecturers from companies involved in biorefining business.