Bioenergy Processes & Technologies
A comprehensive 1-day briefing on how Fuels and Energy can be created from Biomass feedstocks
13 March 2012, World Biofuels Markets, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Note: The course can be attended as a stand-alone session but also provides an excellent way to introduce yourself to or refresh your knowledge of bioenergy before attending World Biofuels Markets 2012 on the following days.
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Course objectives
- The fundamental chemical and physical processes in converting biomass to bioenergy
- How and when processes for heat, fuels and power are related and can be combined
- The current and emerging technology solutions for accessing, storing and utilising bioenergy
Designed to be accessible to non-experts and the commercially-minded, this course describes the variety of feedstocks, routes and processes through which biomass can be converted to valuable fuels, energy and other co-products. It is particularly aimed at business people needing to understand the basics of the science and technology with explanations in clear, hype-free language and within a commercial context.
It provides an excellent basic grounding for attendees from a variety of sectors including biomass supply, processing, fuel distribution and end-use; plus investors and policymakers across the supply chain.
Level & Style
Although the course includes scientific and technical information and terminology, we assume no prior technical knowledge – indeed a key aim is to demystify the terminology and language you will encounter within the bioenergy industry.
The course runs in a friendly, informal manner, encouraging discussions and questions to ensure that participants get the most out of their time.
Approximate Timings (include lunch plus morning and afternoon refreshment breaks):
09:00 - 17:00
About your trainer
Dr John Massey is Green Power Academy's founder, Training Director, in-house renewables expert and lead trainer.
Combining a strong academic science background with over fifteen years commercial experience of industry research, analysis and training across a variety of “new technology “ industries (including conventional and renewable energy, telecoms and IT), Dr Massey is expert in demystifying the terminology and workings of new technologies, and presenting their commercial and business context.
He delivers training globally, to senior executives from a range of organisations from project development to finance and has also developed educational material for both live and distance learning courses.
He holds a 1st Class Honours degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, a PhD in Earth Sciences and a Diploma in Economics, Innovation and Sustainability.
“Very solid introduction from a very knowledgeable instructor”
“Rich in discussion”
“Good balance between theoretical and interactive”
Agenda Details
Bioenergy Feedstocks and End Uses
- The fundamentals of both fossil and biomass energy chemistry and sustainability
- Biomass as an energy store, including variations in source and energy content
- Biomass end-uses: liquid and gaseous fuels, heat and power
- The different "generations" and sources of biomass, including energy crops, wastes (solid & liquid), lignocellulosics and algae
Energy Pathways
- The scientific basics of energy conversion processes: chemical, biological and thermal pathways
- Pathways to liquid biofuels: bioethanol and biodiesel
- Pathways for gaseous fuels: syngas, biogas and biomethane
- Pathways to other synthetic fuels, including "drop-ins" and aircraft fuels
- Biochemical, biopharma and other co-products, and their potential role in the biofuels business case
Conversion Processes
- Biomass pre-processing technologies, including palletisation and torrefaction
- Conversion technologies and example facilities
- Navigating the maze of terminology: hydrolysis, esterification, pyrolysis, gasification, anaerobic digestion, FT synthesis, W2E, GTL and more
- The specific process issues around Algae
- Biorefineries and multi-product concepts; and incremental market steps to create them
Bioenergy Technology Evolution
- The status of technologies: commercial or not?
- The challenges in scaling up bioenergy processes
- Current forecasts of how the market(s) will develop
NB. Agenda details are subject to minor change, as and when this improves the value or relevance of the course and its learning outcomes.