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Overview
What you will learn
On successful completion of this Biofuels and Biorefining course offered by Cranfield University you will be able to:
- Identify the range of biomass resources/biowastes/agro-industrial wastes available for biofuels and biochemicals production,
- Critically evaluate a range of technologies and biorefineries available for biofuels and biochemicals production from biomass and analyse the potential for future reduction in costs through technological development,
- Explain the main theoretical concepts and practical implementation associated with bioproducts engineering systems,
- Identify the high-value products that can be obtained from biomass feedstock,
- Construct simple biorefining schemes and critically evaluate the potential of biorefining processes.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Raw materials for production of bio-based chemicals, characterization and assessment
- First generation biorefinery
- Biodiesel production
- Lignocellulosic biorefinery
- Algal Biorefineries
- Food waste biorefineries
- Glycerol-based Biorefineries
- AD-based biorefineries
- Biorefining
- Commercial biorefineries
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- Please enquire for course dates
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biochemistry View 13 other Short Courses in Biochemistry in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The course will be of particular interest to process, project and consultant engineers involved in bioenergy, petrochemical and chemical industries.
- The course would be also of benefit for researchers who need to understand the background of their research, and managers who want to understand technical issues to aid decision making in the biofuels sector
Tuition Fee
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International
1700 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1700 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
1700 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1700 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Cranfield
700 - 1300 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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