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Overview
In this Energy from Biomass course at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll gain a thorough grounding in the technologies and processes involved in harnessing energy from biomass. You’ll study:
- Thermal conversion, using heat as the dominant mechanism to convert biomass into another chemical form through combustion, or pyrolysis (without oxygen).
- Chemical processes converting solid biomass into gas through gasification.
- Biochemical conversion, such as anaerobic digestion, which uses the enzymes of bacteria and other microorganisms to break down biomass into gas or liquid fuels.
Careers
This course will prepare you to pursue a career within the biomass industry or further research, such as a PhD, in this area.
Whether you’re a researcher, practising engineer or recent graduate, completing the course will open doors for you.
Programme Structure
You’ll work your way through the following topics:- Biomass and biomass energy
- Biomass growth
- Chemistry: stoichiometry, mass balances in chemical reactions, enthalpy of reaction
- Anaerobic digestion
- Bioethanol
- Biodiesel
- Combustion
- Gasification
- Pyrolysis
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
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TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sustainable Energy View 52 other Short Courses in Sustainable Energy in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
E2 Language Test Prep Trusted by 7M+ Students
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course has no formal entry requirements. You decide if it’s suitable for you.
The course is delivered at Masters level. At this level, for this course, you’d usually have at least:
- a 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Applied Mathematics or Physics, or
- three years’ relevant experience that supports this level of study.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1395 GBP / full≈ 1395 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1395 GBP / full≈ 1395 GBP / full
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