Process Design for Conversion of Biomass to Biofuels: 4 PDH

Process Design for Conversion of Biomass to Biofuels: 4 PDH

$24.00

In this course you the student will understand the motivation, process, design, and cost of converting biomass into biofuel. The focus of this course is to find a plausible pathway to convert algal carbohydrates and lipids to fuel and to minimize cost during production.
Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE
In this course you the student will understand the motivation, process, design, and cost of converting biomass into biofuel. The focus of this course is to find a plausible pathway to convert algal carbohydrates and lipids to fuel and to minimize cost during production.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Why the motivation to exploit this energy supply
  • Process design and cost estimation
  • Economics and processing cost factors
  • Analysis of processing research on case study
  • Future research and opportunities

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

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