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Bio-energy and Conversion Systems


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ME02P8105 Postgraduate ENERGY ENGINEERING I 4 0863 - 2534468

Synopsis
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Prereqisits
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Objectives
Bio energy development presents a set of major system engineering challenges. Feedstock production, logistics and conversion and distribution subsystems must be integrated seamlessly into sustainable and robust energy conversion systems.

Syllabus
Unit Details 1. Biomass

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No. of Reference Teaching Books No.s Hours Formation 10 1,2,3

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: Biomass resources: Classification and characteristics; Techniques for biomass assessment; Application of remote sensing in forest assessment; Biomass estimation Thermochemical Conversion :Di fferent processes: Direct combustion, incineration, pyrolysis, 10 gasification and liquefaction; Economics of thermochemical conversion Biological Conversion : Biodegradation and biodegradability of substrate; Biochemistry and process parameters of biomethanation; Biogas digester types; Digester design and biogas utilisation; Chemical kinetics and mathematical modeling of 12 biomethanation process; Economics of biogas plant with their environmental and social impacts; Bioconversion of substrates into alcohol: Methanol & ethanol Production, organic acids, solvents, amino acids, antibiotics etc., Chemical Conversion : Hydrolysis & hydrogenation; Solvent extraction of hydrocarbons; Solvolysis of wood; Biocrude and biodiesel; Chemicals from 10 biomass.Waste Conversion :Anaerobic digestion of sewage and municipal wastes; Direct combustion of MSW-refuse derived solid fuel; Land fill gas generation and utilization Power generation :Utilisation of gasifier for electricity generation; Operation of spark ignition and compression ignition engine with wood gas, 8 methanol, ethanol & biogas; Biomass integrated gasification/ combined cycles systems. Sustainable cofiring of biomass with coal. Biomass

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productivity: Energy plantation and power programme

Reference Book
1.Anthony San Pietro, Biochemical and Photosynthetic aspects of Energy Production, Academic Press, New York, 1980. 2David Boyles, Bio Energy Technology Thermodynamics and costs, Ellis Hoknood, Chichester, 1984. 3.R. C. Maheswari, Bio Energy for Rural Energisation , Concepts Publication, 1997. 4.EL - Halwagi M M, Biogas Technology : Transfer & Diffusion, Elsevier Applied SC, London 1986. 5.N. H. Ravindranath and D. O. Hall Biomass, Energy, and Environment: A Developing Country Perspective from India, Oxford University Press, 1995.

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