RNEW 1300 - Principles of Biomass Technology

Credit Hours: 2.00

Prerequisites: None

RNEW 1300 analyzes and evaluates biomass technologies and bioenergy systems. Topics include the basic concepts of biomass, land use issues, historical role of biomass, woody and non-woody biomass and secondary fuels. This course also discusses issues involved in biomass including the challenges, advantages, and available resources.

Contact Hours: 2

South Campus

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify the different biomass technologies.

Objectives:

Identify basic biomass processing techniques.
Define and discuss cofiring.
Define and discuss pyrolysis.
Define and discuss gasification methods.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to define and describe the classifications of biomass technology.

Objectives:

Identify traditional versus modern biomass applications
Define woody biomass.
Define agro biomass.
Define urban waste-based biomass.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify the positive and negative consequences of biomass technology.

Objectives:

Demonstrate understanding of difficulties with data/classification of bioenergy.
Demonstrate understanding of technology barriers.
Identify land management and usage issues.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
Week Topic

Introduction to Biomass/Bioenergy
Historical and Current Role of Biomass Technologies
Biomass Classification
Biomass Assessment Test #1
Accessibility and Energy Value
Woody Biomass Supply
Non-woody Biomass Supply
Review and Midterm Exam Test #2
Secondary Fuels/Biofuels
Herbaceous Crops
Animal, Tertiary, Pellets, Briqueties
Derivative Sources Test #3
Biomass Consumption
Land Management Considerations
Environmental Impact
Review and Final Exam Test #4

Primary Faculty
Richter, Lisa
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088