CHE5882 Biomass and biorefineries
Faculty of Engineering
CHE5882 Biomass and biorefineries is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Suzhou (SEU). It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Suzhou (SEU)
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CHE5882
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After CHE5882
No unit lists CHE5882 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: CHE5298
Overview
The unit covers biomass reaction engineering including kinetics, reaction/mass transfer limitations, selectivity, improving reaction rates, and homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. The role of biotechnology including enzymatic reactions, fermentation, selectivity will also be studied together with common separation liquid and liquid-solid separation processes.
Global concepts relevant to biorefineries will be emphasised including the carbon cycle (micro and macro perspectives), overall sustainability of water, energy, and minimising by-products from biorefineries.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
| Term 3 | Suzhou (SEU) | On campus |
Assessment
- Moodle quizThreshold hurdle10%
- Case study 1Threshold hurdle15%
- Case study 2Threshold hurdle15%
- Executive group reportThreshold hurdle20%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Analyse new developments in fundamental aspects of biorefineries
- 2
Assess and critique new advances and applications for biorefineries from a technical perspective
- 3
Evaluate and recommend an appropriate biorefining approach for various biomass feedstocks
- 4
Review and critique recent biorefinery research literature and synthesise the findings and insights
- 5
Create and analyse experimental data to produce an accurate and detailed report
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities36 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Students are encouraged to take a broad perspective on the fundamental aspects of biorefineries and to use this knowledge to assess real-case industrial problems and recommend solutions.
The unit consists of recorded lectures, practice classes, and a group project. Learning in the unit is mainly through lecture materials, book chapters and contemporary journal papers which will be supplied throughout the semester. For some of the assignment problems, there are no right or wrong answers, but students will be expected to provide solutions based on application of theory taught in the class or given through reading materials. The practical classes will be run online in discussion mode, both individual and as group discussion.
All lectures have been recorded and will be available online through Moodle. Students are required to attend the virtual practical class (via Zoom) every week during the semester.
Learning resources
Technology resources
Zoom
Students will be required to have their own device for Moodle quiz and to access the online materials and resources for this unit.
Where it fits
CHE5882 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Warren Batchelor
- Dr Bai-Qian Dai
- Dr Zhikao Li
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Bai-Qian Dai
- Associate Professor Warren Batchelor
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHE5882?
CHE5882 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is CHE5882 offered?
In 2020, CHE5882 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Suzhou (SEU), with an online option.
How much work is CHE5882?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CHE5882 have an exam?
No. CHE5882 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include CHE5882?
CHE5882 is part of Chemical engineering; and Renewable and sustainable energy engineering.